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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 May Hold Its FIFA World Cup Training Camp in Chechnya
The director of the Akhmat-Arena stadium in the Chechnya Republic of the Russian Federation has announced that Iran's national football team may possibly stay in this region for its training camps before the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Myanmar Sets Strange Conditions for Iranian Coach
Maynamar’s Football Federation has set some strange conditions for Iranian futsal coach, Reza Kordi, who had extended his resignation recently in protest against the massacre of Rohingya Muslims in the eastern Asian country.
Iran Football 7-a-side Wins Silver at World Championships
The Iranian men’s national 7-a-side football team finished runner-up in the 2017 IFCPF CP Football World Championships, after it lost the final match to Ukraine.
Iran Top Sports Power in Asia: Korean Website
The recent successes of Iran's football and volleyball teams have prompted a Korean website to praise the Islamic Republic for its historic achievements.
Iran Wins Bronze at FIVB World Grand Champions Cup
Iran’s national volleyball team defeated France 3-2 (38-36, 25-23, 22-25, 25-27, 15-11) to take the bronze medal at the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Grand Champions Cup.
Modern ‘Emam Reza’ Stadium Officially Opened in Iran’s Mashhad
A modern stadium named after Imam Reza (AS), the eighth Shiite Imam, was officially inaugurated on Saturday in the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad.
FC Barcelona’s Head Coach Amazingly Resembles Iranian Singer
The close resemblance of Barcelona's head coach to a famous Iranian pop singer has went viral in Iran.
‘Queen of Iran’s Skies’ Tells Story of Her Paragliding Career
Fatemeh Eftekhari, who has become known as the “Queen of Iran’s Skies”, is the first Iranian female pilot taking part in international competitions. She has great stories to tell about her success.
49th Armenian Olympics Kicks Off in Tehran
The 49th edition of the Armenian Olympics was inaugurated in Tehran on Tuesday night.
Iran’s Persepolis Advances to Semi-Finals of AFC Champions League
Persepolis football team of Iran made history in the AFC Champions League after defeating Al Ahli of Saudi Arabia 3-1 at the Mohamed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, the UAE on Tuesday.
Iranian Coach of Myanmar Futsal Teams Resigns to Protest Rohingya Genocide
Reza Kordi, the Iranian head coach of Myanmar national futsal teams, has resigned in protest against the massacre of Rohingya Muslims in the East Asian country.
Iranian Powerlifter Awarded Best Male Paralympian of Year
Iran’s heavyweight powerlifting champion Siamand Rahman has been awarded with the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Allianz Best Male Athlete of the Year.
Saudis Outraged by Syrian Dissident Players’ Praise for Assad
Saudi social media users have been outraged by two dissident Syrian national football players who praised their President, Bashar al-Assad, after advancing to the next round of 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifications.
Int’l Sporting Goods Exhibition Underway in Iran
The 16th International Exhibition of Sports, Sporting Goods and Equipment (SPORTEX 2017) is being held in the Iranian capital of Tehran.
Assad’s Supporters, Dissidents Keep Syria’s Hopes Alive for FIFA World Cup
The Syrian national football team, composed of both pro- and anti-government players, managed to gain a draw against Iran and advance to the next round of FIFA World Cup qualifications in Asia.
Int’l Federation Permits Iranian Women to Waterski with Hijab
The International Waterski and Wakeboard Federation (IWWF) has finally allowed Iranian women to attend Asian and international competitions while observing the Islamic dress-code (Hijab).
Female Iranian Motocross Racer Wants to Be World Champion
Having won the title of the only Women’s Race Championship held in Iran, Behnaz Shafiei is now the most prominent Iranian woman motorcyclist, but she still has bigger ambitions.
Match Fixing in Iran-Syria FIFA World Cup Qualifier Not Probable: Report
A German news website has ruled out the possibility of a match-fixing conspiracy by Iran and Syria in their last Group A fixture in Asia's third qualifying round for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia, which is to be held in Tehran on Tuesday (September 5).
Iran Protests Unfair Number of European Referees at Intl. Wrestling Contests
Iran’s representative to the United World Wrestling’s Presiding Board Rasoul Khadem has protested against the unfair number of European referees in international competitions.
Iran Sets New Record in FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
Iran’s national football team has set a new record in FIFA World Cup qualifier matches by playing 12 consecutive matches, 1108 minutes, without conceding a single goal.
Iran Volleyball Team Claims World U-19 Championship Title
Iran claimed the title of the FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U-19 World Championship at the Isa City Sports Hall on Sunday.
Iran’s Freestyle Wrestler Yazdani Bags Historic Gold Medal
Iranian Olympic gold medallist Hassan Yazdani Charati claimed a gold medal at the Paris 2017 Wrestling World Championships on Friday.
Iran’s Persepolis Shares Spoils with Saudi Side in ACL Quarters
Iran’s Persepolis football team stormed back to share spoils with Al Ahli of Saudi Arabia in the first leg of AFC Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday.
Pocket Billiards Coach Ruijsink to Prepare Iran National Team
Johan Ruijsink, the former Team Europe Mosconi Cup captain, will soon travel to Iran to prepare the national team for the Asian championship.
Iran Football Wins Case against Saudi Arabia at CAS
Iran’s Football Federation has reportedly won a major case against its Saudi counterpart after almost a year.