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Iran defeats Kyrgyzstan 3-2 in thrilling world cup qualifier

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In a hard-fought encounter, Iran’s national football team defeated Kyrgyzstan 3-2, maintaining their undefeated streak in Group A of the World Cup qualifiers and solidifying their position as group leader with 16 points.
Sport

Popular Iranian football commentator, Ferdowsipour returns after six years

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Renowned Iranian football commentator and program producer Adel Ferdowsipour made a promising return to sports commentary on Tuesday nearly six years after being sacked for unknown reasons.
Persian Gulf

Iranian athletes visit Abu Musa Island in the Persian Gulf

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In a symbolic move to emphasize Iran’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, a group of Iranian athletes visited Abu Musa Island in the Persian Gulf.
Judiciary

Former Iran football federation chief sentenced to 15 years for cryptocurrency fraud

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Shohreh Mousavi, former director of Iran’s Football Federation, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison as part of the high-profile “King Money” case involving widespread economic disruption and fraud.
Sport

Iran’s young freestyle wrestlers claim first World Championship title

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For the first time in history, the Iranian national freestyle wrestling team has won the U-23 World Championship, securing 3 gold, 1 silver, and 3 bronze medals.
Sport

Iran’s Hadi Choopan, known as ‘Persian Wolf’, wins silver in Mr. Olympia 2024

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Iranian bodybuilder Hadi Choopan came second in the 2024 Mr. Olympia held at the Resorts World Theater in Las Vegas, the US.
Sport

AFC strips Iran of hosting rights for World Cup Qualifier against Qatar

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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced that the World Cup 2026 qualifying match between Iran and Qatar will be held in a neutral country.
Sport

Iran’s boys, girls Taekwondo teams make history, crowned in world champions

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The Iranian boys and girls Taekwondo teams have grabbed seven gold medals, two silver, and three bronze at the World Championships in South Korea, claiming the title of world champions for the first time.
Sport

Tehran Derby: Persepolis beat Esteghlal 1-0

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Persepolis FC defeated their longtime rival Esteghlal FC 1-0 in Tehran derby with Hossein Kanaani’s late goal in Matchweek 6 of the 2024/25 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League on Wednesday.
Sport

Renowned Iranian football commentator criticizes officials over “poor condition” of stadiums  

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Iranian football commentator and TV show host Javad Khaibani has severely criticized officials over the bad condition of football stadiums. 
Local

Iran’s Leader deplores double standards exercised in 2024 Olympics, Paralympics

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The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran has criticized the biased and double standards of decision-makers in the 2024 Olympic and Paralympics Games regarding the participation of countries in the competitions.
Sport

Iran secures runner-up at Asian Wushu championship with 15 medals

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The Iranian Wushu team, grabbed 15 medals—7 gold, 3 silver, and 5 bronze—becoming the runners-up in the Asian Wushu Championship in China.
Sport

Football fan dies of heart attack during match in Iran stadium

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A football fan passed away on Friday due to a heart attack during an Iran Pro League match between Sepahan and Malavan in the Fooladshahr Stadium in central Isfahan province.
Sport

Iran’s female rowers grab gold medal in Asian competitions in China

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The Iranian national rowing team has secured the gold medal in the women's U23 and youth four-person rowing competitions at the Asian Rowing Championship in China. 
Sport

Iran’s Aghapour nominated for 2023 world’s best futsal player 

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Iranian futsal superstar Salar Aghapour and the winner of the world’s best young player in 2022, has been shortlisted by Futsal Planet as the world's best player in 2023. 
Sport

2024 Paralympics Games: Iran ranks 14th with 25 medals

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Iranian Paralympic athletes have concluded the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris with an impressive haul of 25 medals in total.
Sport

Iranian powerlifter sets records, grabs gold at 2024 Paralympics

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Iranian para-powerlifter Aliakbar Gharibshahi has made history by shattering a new record and clinching the gold medal in the men’s up to 107kg category at the Paralympic Games in France.
Sport

Iran’s gold medal at 2024 Paralympics snatched away in a controversial move

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Iranian para athlete Sadegh Beit Sayyah, who grabbed a gold medal and set a new Paralympic record in the men's javelin throw F41 class at the 2024 Paralympics, has been disqualified over displaying of a religious flag.
Sport

Iran sitting volleyball team crowned at 2024 Paralympics

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Iran’s men’s sitting volleyball team have won their eighth gold medal in the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris after beating Bosnia and Herzegovina 3-1.
Sport

Inter rejoices its Iranian striker Taremi ‘bags winner’ against Kyrgyzstan

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Iranian striker Mehdi Taremi scored the sole goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying for Iran against Kyrgyzstan on Thursday evening, which was celebrated by his Italian club Inter Milan, that has recently hired the Iranian forward.
Sport

Iran’s U20 Greco-Roman wrestlers become world champions

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Iran’s national Greco-Roman wrestling team has been crowned champion at the 2024 World Junior Wrestling Championships (U20) in Spain.
Sport

Iranian javelin thrower grabs gold, sets Paralympic, world record

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Iranian athlete Saeid Afrooz has grabbed gold in men's javelin throw F34 event at Paris Paralympics 2024, securing 13th medal and 3rd gold for Iran.
Sport

Iranian striker Taremi on Inter’s Champions League squad list

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Iranian striker Mehdi Taremi is part of Inter Milan‘s Champions League team, while Tomas Palacios and Joaquin Correa have been left out.
Sport

Visually-impaired Iranian sprinter wins silver at 2024 Paralympics

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Iran’s 24-year-old sprinter, Hajar Safarzadeh, has secured a silver medal in the women’s 400m – T12 event at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, the 12th medal for her country.
Sport

Iran sitting volleyball team beat Germany, advance to semifinals of Paralympic Games, Paris

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The Iranian national sitting volleyball team defeated Germany 3-0, advancing to the semifinals of the Paris Paralympic Games.
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