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‘Iran’s Daughters, Pride of the World’

Following the International Paralympic Committee’s recognition of Iranian Paralympic women as the world’s leading nation in developing women’s Paralympic sports, a new mural was unveiled at Vali-e Asr Square in Tehran.

Iran’s Hosseini named in AFC Champions League Round of 16 Best XI

Captain and goalkeeper of Iran’s Esteghlal FC, Seyed Hossein Hosseini, has been included in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s Best XI for the first leg of the AFC Champions League Round of 16.

Iran wins runner-up position in Asian Women’s Kabaddi Championship

Iran has won the runner-up position in the final match of the sixth Asian Women's Kabaddi Championship.

Iran’s Kiani becomes world’s best taolu athlete in 2024

Zahra Kiani, an Iranian wushu practitioner, has been selected as the top taolu athlete of 2024.

Cristiano Ronaldo to miss match against Iran’s Esteghlal due to injury, says Saudi league

Cristiano Ronaldo will miss Al-Nassr’s crucial AFC Champions League match against Iran’s Esteghlal due to injury, according to the Saudi Pro League.

Bodies of four more missing Iranian climbers recovered after avalanche in Kordestan, rising death toll to six

The bodies of four more climbers who went missing following a series of avalanches in Iran’s western Kordestan province have been recovered, officials confirmed on Saturday, updating the death toll to six.

Iranian skiers end Asian Alpine Ski Championship with more medals

On the second and last day of the 33rd Asian Alpine Ski Championship (under 27 years old) held in China, Iranian skier Zahra Alizadeh Saveh snatched the gold medal and the championship title in the small spiral category in the women's section.

Persepolis triumphs over Esteghlal in Tehran derby

Persepolis secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Esteghlal in the 105th Tehran Derby, maintaining their pursuit of the Iran Pro League title.

Snow delight in Ardabil: Locals embrace winter’s charm

In a winter wonderland scene straight out of a storybook, the provincial capital of Ardabil, in northwestern Iran, was transformed as heavy snowfall led to the closure of schools and universities.

Sixth national snow volleyball tournament kicks off in Iran’s Hamedan

The sixth edition of the National Snow Volleyball Tournament began on Thursday in the western city of Hamedan, amid heavy snowfall and temperatures dropping to -4°C.

Sahand ski resort: A premier winter sports destination in Iran

Located on the slopes of Mount Sahand, in the northwestern Iranian Province of East Azerbaijan, Sahand Ski Resort is a 1,200-meter-long facility equipped with ski lifts, a ski school, and a hotel, attracting winter sports enthusiasts each year.

Iran’s president orders budget for National Olympic Committee’s participation in Intl. games 

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has instructed authorities to allocate a budget for the National Olympic Committee’s participation in international and regional events.

Iranian female referee released after 40 days of detention in Denmark

Mahsa Ghorbani, an international football referee from Iran, has been released after being detained on charges of forging a Schengen visa in the transit hall of Copenhagen Airport for forty days.

Eight Iranians listed among world’s best beach soccer players

The Beach Soccer Worldwide (BSWW) has released its list of the top performers of 2024, featuring eight Iranian nationals.

Iranian para taekwondo athlete buys father trailer truck, using medals

Iranian para taekwondo athlete Zahra Rahimi who gained recognition for representing Iran at the 2024 Summer Paralympics has hit the headlines in Iran for buying her father a trailer truck, using her medals.

Iran’s Shamsaei nominated for best futsal coach in 2024

Vahid Shamsaei, the head coach of Iran's national futsal team, is among the top ten nominees for the Best Coach in the World in 2024.

Iranian striker Sardar Azmoun among top international goal scorers

In a recent ranking by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS), Sardar Azmoun from Iran has secured his place among the top 20 international goal scorers.

Iran’s Farzan Ahmadi crowned best junior boxer in Asia

Farzan Ahmadi, a promising and talented boxer from Iran and an Asian gold medalist, has been named the best junior boxer in Asia.

Sacked Persepolis coach Garrido bids emotional farewell

Juan Carlos Garrido, the former head coach of Persepolis, shared an emotional farewell message on his Instagram page following his departure from the Iranian football team.

Iranian Taremi wins over Inter head coach Inzaghi’s heart

Iranian national team star, Mehdi Taremi, has impressed Inter Milan's head coach, Simone Inzaghi, with his performance in the Coppa Italia.

Iran finishes runner-up at 2024 World Weightlifting Championships

Iranian men’s team have finished runner-up at the 2024 World Weightlifting Championships held in Bahrain.

Iran’s Esmaeili, Saravi crowned among world’s top Greco-Roman wrestlers

The final ranking of the world's best Greco-Roman wrestlers for 2024 has been announced with two Iranians among the world's top.

Iran wins first ever championship at Asian Deaf Games

Iran won the 10th Asian Deaf Games in Malaysia before the end of the tournament, the first championship secured by the country.

Iran’s deaf Greco-Roman wrestling team snatch Asian championship

On the seventh day of the Deaf Asian Games in Malaysia, Iran's Greco-Roman wrestling team claimed the Asian championship. 

Iranian Runner Wins 12th Gold at Asian Deaf Games in Malaysia 

Maryam Abdifar, a female Iranian national runner, secured the championship title and the gold medal at the 10th Asian Deaf Games held in Malaysia. 

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