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Rostami Wins Gold with New World Record

Golrokh Askarieh -
Kianoush Rostami , an Iranian weightlifter at the 85kg category, managed to set a new world record to win the title at the 1st International Fajr Cup Weightlifting Championships in Tehran.
Sport

France Again Eases Past Iran in Rio Volleyball Qualifiers

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France defeated Iran in straight sets (25-20, 25-18, 25-22) at the Men’s World Olympic Qualification Tournament at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium on Tuesday May 31.
Iran in Pictures

Silk Road Motocross Cup

Fatemeh Askarieh -
45 drivers took part on Qazvin’s Barajin track in the Silk Road Motocross competitions, which were held on Saturday May 28.    
Iran in Pictures

Iranian Men and Women Compete in National Rally

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The first round of a national rally was held on Friday in Fars province, on a path from Shiraz to Zarqan, Marvdasht, and finally...
Asia

Iranian Pair Win Asian Snooker Championship

Golrokh Askarieh -
Iran shocked India 3-2 (53-65, 54-7, 77-1, 64-69, 74-40) to clinch the final of the Asian Snooker 6-Reds Teams Championship at Novotel Al Bustan Hotel in Abu Dhabi on Thursday May 27.
Asia

Shahrdari Tabriz Named Best Cycling Team in Asia

IFP Media Wire -
Iranian Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Continental cycling team Shahrdari Tabriz has been named the top team in Asia, thanks to superb performances at the recently concluded 31st Tour of Iran (Azarbaijan).
Sport

Iranian Cyclist Mizbani Shines in Tour of Iran 2016

Golrokh Askarieh -
Ghader Mizbani exhibited an awe-inspiring display of athletic skill at the 31st edition of the Tour of Iran (Azarbaijan), taking top position at the end of the fifth stage of the international tournament.
IFP Exclusive

Families, Including Women, Should Be Allowed into Stadiums: Deputy Minister

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Robab Shahriyan, the Deputy Sport Minister for Women’s Sport Affairs, stressed the need for making it possible for Iranian women to attend sporting events along with their families.
Iran in Pictures

Iran International Cycling Tour Held in Azarbaijan Province

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The first stage of the 31st edition of "International Tour of Iran (Azarbaijan) – UCI (Union Cycliste Internationale) Asia 2.1 Road Race" was held...
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Esteghlal Khuzestan Wins Iran Professional League

Emad Askarieh -
Esteghlal Khuzestan won the title of the 15th edition of the Iran Professional League (IPL) for the first time on Friday.
Iran in Pictures

Moto Racing Championship

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The first round of the Moto Racing Championship was held on Friday at the Azadi Sport Complex in Tehran.    
Custom

New Pahlavani Wrestling Federation Appoints Iranian as Caretaker, Tehran as HQ

Golrokh Askarieh -
Alireza Rezaei from Iran has been appointed as caretaker of the International Pahlavani Wrestling Federation, it was announced on Monday May 9.
IFP Exclusive

Ultra-Marathon in Iranian Deserts Approaching Finish Line

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The runners participating in the Iranian Silk Road Ultra-Marathon, who have already passed the longest and most difficult stage (known as the Long March) in the hottest spot on Earth, will finally cross the finish line on Sunday, May 7.
Sport

Mehdi Taj Elected as President of Iran Football Federation

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Mehdi Taj has been elected as the new President of the Iran Football Federation (IFF).
Sport

Mehdi Taj Elected as President of Iran Football Federation

Emad Askarieh -
Mehdi Taj has been elected as new president of Iran Football Federation (IFF) on Saturday.
Custom

Camel Racing in Central Iran’s Khara Desert

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The 6th Camel Racing Competition was recently held in the Khara desert, in Iran’s central province of Isfahan. Camels can run at speeds up...
Asia

South Korean President Visits Milad Tower in Tehran

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South Korean President Park Geun-hye attended a ceremony held on Monday night in Tehran’s iconic Milad Tower to mark the beginning of “Iran-Korea Cultural...
IFP Exclusive

Untold Stories about the Iranian Silk Road Ultra-Marathon

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The Iranian Silk Road Ultra-Marathon will start on 2 May in the hottest spot on Earth. Some of the world’s fastest marathon runners will be in attendance. It will be held in Kerman Province from May 2-9 with runners from ten different countries.
Iran in Pictures

People in Tehran Observe World Tai Chi, Qigong Day

Fatemeh Askarieh -
A group of people in the Iranian capital, Tehran, on Friday marked World Tai Chi and Qigong Day.    
IFP Exclusive

Mountain Hiking in Iran is Both Attractive and Cheap: Mountaineer

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“Many people are fond of Iran’s mountains, but still there are many others who don’t know how they can get there. They don’t even know that a journey to Iran’s mountains is much cheaper than many other countries.”
Healthcare

FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence Inaugurated in Tehran

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The Iran Football Medical Assessment and Rehabilitation Center (IFMARC) opened on Monday Apr 25, attended by Mahmoud Goudarzi, the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, and FIFA representatives, at Iran’s national football team training camp.
Iran in Pictures

Water skiing competitions in Kish

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The qualifying competitions of Iran’s national water skiing team was held in Kish Island of Persian Gulf on Friday.    
Cultural Heritage

Polo Nominated for UNESCO Cultural Heritage Status

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Polo was invented and first played in Iran thousands of years ago. The original name of polo was Chogan which is a team sport...
Religion

MP: Religious Rules Apply if Women Attend Sports Stadia

Golrokh Askarieh -
The views of grand ayatollahs should be considered, even if the presence of women in sports stadiums to watch certain matches does not face any opposition, MP Ali Motahhari has said.
IFP Exclusive

A Haircut in the Middle of a Football Match

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During a local match between two Saudi football league teams, all of a sudden the referee stopped the game and sent off one of the goalkeepers for a haircut, deeming his hairstyle un-Islamic.
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