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Latest Sports News in Iran – News and reports from international and domestic athletic competitions across the range of sports, from local stories to tournaments on the world stage.
Iran wins Asian Men’s U-23 Volleyball Championship
Iran has won the title of the 2015 Asian Men's U-23 Volleyball Championship after defeating South Korea in the final match.
Why did an on-pitch bombshell spill off-pitch?
The match was supposed to be a life-and-death showdown in Iran’s Premier League, but did it have anything to do with a soon-to-happen presidential trip to the northwestern city?
An uphill ride for Iran’s female motocross racers
The story of a girl who has done great in a male-dominated sport.
Iranian tower runner breaks record with an eye to another flight of stairs
An Iranian police aims to mount the Khalifa Tower in Dubai after breaking a world record of stair-climbing.
The International Middle East Rally Championship (PHOTOS)
Images of an international rally competition in southern Iran.
Iran freestyle team claims Asian Wrestling Championship title
Iran won the championship on 68 team points, after securing four gold medals, two silvers and one bronze.
Iranian sportswoman who is crazy about skydiving (PHOTOS)
An exciting jump from a plane is the only sport which can get the Iranian girl’s adrenalin flowing.
International show-jumping competition in Iran (PHOTOS)
Teenage jockeys jostled for the top prize at the first international horse jumping race in Tehran.
Traditional wrestling (PHOTOS)
A photo gallery which features wrestlers vying for the top prize at Iran’s traditional wrestling championships in Khorasan Razavi Province.
Car, motor racing in suburban area (PHOTOS)
A photo gallery of motorcyclists in a suburban area of Fars Province where they can perform acrobatic feats and ride their motorbikes at high speed.
Iran beat US to win 2015 Wrestling World Cup
Iran’s wrestling team beat the Americans 5-3 on Sunday in Los Angeles to win the prestigious international title for a fourth time in a row.
National horse-racing tournament in northeast
Iranian horse jockeys vied for the top prize at the national horse-racing championships in the northeast.
Iran defeats Belarus, Turkey in Freestyle World Cup
The Iranian team beat Belarus 8-0 in its opening match and then defeated Turkey 7-1.
Iran Lose to Saudi Arabia in AFC U-23 Championship qualifiers
Saudi Arabia advanced to the regional Olympic qualifying tournament as the first team and Iran as one of the best second-placed teams.
Iran defeat Palestine in AFC uuder-23 championship qualifiers
Iran’s victory places it atop the Group C table on six points, two clear of Saudi Arabia and Afghanistan.
Iran beat Chile in football friendly
Iran defeat Chile 2-0 in a friendly game as they prepare for the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifications.
2016 AFC U-23 Championship qualification: Iran 5 – 0 Nepal
Iran has secured a 5-0 victory against Nepal in Group C of the 2016 AFC U-23 Championship qualifiers; On Friday, Iran will take on Palestine.
Queiroz: I will never say good-bye to Iranians for good
Iran’s national football team coach has been barred from leaving Iran for tax issues; Iran’s Football Federation chief says he will solve the coach’s problem.
A man who swims against the elements (Photos)
Iran’s Ice Man braves the elements and goes swimming in the dead of winter.
Iraqis have not torched Iran’s flag
After Iran’s elimination from the 2015 Asian Cup, some tried to capitalize on the hurt feelings of the Iranians and spread rumors that Iran’s flag had been set ablaze in Baghdad.
Ninja girls take their training sessions to nature
The allure of performing feats in nature has prompted Ninja girls to practice martial arts outdoors.
Show of thoroughbred horses in Khuzestan in photos
The southern city of Shushtar has played host to a third show of thoroughbred Arabian horses in the presence of international judges.
Carlos Quiroz proud of Iran football team
Carlos Queiroz has said that he is very proud of the way Iran’s football team played the game and the way they fought against Iraq in the quarterfinals of the 2015 AFC Asian Cup.
Beaten by Iraq on penalties, Iran say goodbye to Asian Cup
Iran lost to Iraq in the AFC Asian Cup quarter-finals on penalties, failing to break a 39-year drought after winning three successive tournaments from 1968 to 1976.
Iran beat UAE 1-0, win top spot in AFC Asian Cup 2015 Group C
Iran beat the UAE 1-0 in their final Group C game, booking a spot in the Asian Cup quarterfinals.
