wrestling

2024-11-01 18:21

Iran’s freestyle team falls short of expectations

TEHRAN - The 74th World Wrestling Championships, held in Tirana, Albania, showcased the dominance of Georgian wrestlers. Despite the presence of athletes from 50 countries, Georgia clinched the top spot.

2024-10-27 11:36

Iranian freestylers win two golds at 2024 U23 World Championships

TEHRAN - Iran’s freestyle wrestlers Amirhossein Firouzpour and Amirreza Masoumi won two gold medals in the 2024 U23 World Championships.

2024-10-16 17:26

Traditional wrestling in Iran set for national recognition, says minister

TEHRAN – The Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, has called for the national registration of traditional Iranian wrestling, citing its deep cultural and historical significance.

2024-09-18 16:18

Freestyler Yazdani undergoes shoulder surgery

TEHRAN – Iranian freestyle wrestler Hassan Yazdani underwent shoulder surgery in Nice, France

2024-08-22 12:09

Iran Greco-Roman defend title at 2024 U17 World

TEHRAN – Iran Greco-Roman team defended their title at the U17 World Wrestling Championships Wednesday night.

2024-08-16 18:18

By Farrokh Hesabi

Iran focuses on quality rather than quantity: 2024 Paris

TEHRAN - Iran has achieved its best Olympic performance since London 2012, securing 12 medals at the Paris 2024 Games. This remarkable feat is a testament to the country's commitment to developing a "quality team" rather than a large one.

2024-08-11 19:52

By Masoud Hossein

Iran finish 21st in 2024 Olympic Games

TEHRAN – Team Iran finished in 21st place of the 2024 Olympic Games held in Paris, capital of France.

2024-08-11 14:37

Iran’s wrestler Azarpira wins bronze in 2024 Olympic Games

TEHRAN – Amirali Azarpira claimed a bronze medal in Men's Freestyle 97kg of the 2024 Olympic Games on Sunday.

2024-08-10 22:31

Iran freestyler Zare collects silver in 2024 Olympics

TEHRAN – Iranian freestyle wrestler Amirhossein Zare lost to Georgian Geno Petriashvili in the men’s 125kg final of the 2024 Olympic Games Saturday night.

2024-08-10 00:32

Iranian lions roar in Paris

TEHRAN – Iranian athletes have won eight medals so far in the 2024 Olympic Games underway in Paris, France.

2024-08-09 22:34

By Masoud Hossein

Hassan Yazdani wins silver in 2024 Olympic Games

TEHRAN – Iranian freestyle wrestler Hassan Yazdani snatched a silver medal in the 2024 Olympic Games Friday night.

2024-08-08 22:02

Olympics 2024: Iran’s Mohmadi seizes silver medal

TEHRAN – Iranian Greco-Roman wrestler Alireza Mohmadi claimed a silver medal in the 2024 Olympic Games Thursday night.

2024-08-08 21:15

Iran Greco-Roman wrestler Esmaeili takes gold in 2024 Olympics

TEHRAN – Saeid Esmaeili of Iran won a gold medal in the 2024 Olympic Games Thursday night.

2024-08-07 22:36

Iran wrestler Saravi wins gold in 2024 Olympic Games

TEHRAN – Greco-Roman wrestler Mohammadhadi Saravi won a gold medal in the 2024 Olympic Games.

2024-07-24 17:23

By Farrokh Hesabi

Iran at the 2024 Paris Olympics: A land of hope and glory awaits

TEHRAN - Despite a slight decrease in the number of athletes compared to the Tokyo Olympics, Iran's contingent is still set to make its mark at the 2024 Paris Games with 40 qualified athletes across 13 sports. Among them are fresh faces and young talents who could emerge as the breakout stars of this edition.

2024-07-03 17:41

By Farrokh Hesabi

Iran to send 40 athletes to Paris 2024

TEHRAN - With just 24 days until 2024 Olympic Games begins, Iran's 40-athlete team are ready to compete in 13 different sports.

2024-06-07 19:47

Hassan Yazdani seizes gold at Budapest Ranking Series

TEHRAN – Iranian freestyle wrestler Hassan Yazdani defeated his American rival Trent Hidlay 12-2 in the final match of Budapest Ranking Series on Friday.