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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. 
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. 
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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. 
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Piazza appointed Iranian men’s National Volleyball team’s coach

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Italian volleyball coach Roberto Piazza has signed a contract with Iran to steer the country’s men’s national volleyball team for the next four years.
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Shooter Sareh Javanmardi grabs first gold medal for Iran at 2024 Paralympics

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Iran’s athlete Sareh Javanmardi has snatched gold in shooting para sport, securing the first gold medal for her country at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
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Two Iranian Paralympic athletes promoted to silver medals after protests

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Iranian shot put thrower Zafar Zaker, who was given a controversial fourth position, and club thrower Parastoo Habibi who had been awarded a bronze medal in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games were granted silver medals after their protests were accepted as valid by the revision committee.
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Iran’s Para-Taekwondo Athlete, Zahra Rahimi, Wins Silver Medal at Paris Paralympic Games

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Zahra Rahimi, a 15-year-old Iranian para-taekwondo athlete, won a silver medal at the Paris Paralympic Games, securing Iran's first medal in the competitions.
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Iranian junior Greco-Roman wrestling team crowned at world champions in Jordan

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The Iranian national junior Greco-Roman wrestling team became world champions after winning 3 gold medals and 3 bronze medals in the competitions held in Jordan. 
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