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Iran Leader meets Futsal National Team

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Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei on Wednesday met with members of the country's Futsal National Team after they won the 2024 AFC Asian Cup.
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Renowned Iranian sports commentator Oskoui succumbs to disease

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Prominent Iranian sports commentator Massoud Oskoui, dubbed the ‘eternal voice of radio’, died on Wednesday at the age of 85.
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Iran inaugurates world’s highest bungee jumping platform

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Iran has opened the highest bungee jumping platform at an adrenaline-pumping height of 280 meters in the capital, Tehran.
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Iran wins 2024 AFC Futsal Asian Cup

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Iranian National Futsal Team beat down Thailand 4-1 in the final match at the Bangkok Arena, denying the hosts their first title as champions of Asia.
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Iranian Sepahan’s coach Morais converts to Islam

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Iranian football team Sepahan’s Portuguese coach Jose Morais announced that he has converted from Christianity to Islam “with honor.”
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Olfati wins 2024 Olympics spot, makes history in Iran’s gymnastics

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The World Gymnastics Federation announced on Monday that Iranian athlete Mehdi Olfati has secured a berth for the 2024 Paris Olympic.
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Iran wrestling team win both freestyle, Greco-Roman Asian championships

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The curtains closed on the 2024 Asian Wrestling Championships held in Kyrgyzstan, marking a resounding victory for Iran in both freestyle and Greco-Roman categories.
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Iran beach volleyball team finish runners-up in Thailand Samila Open

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The Iranian beach volleyball national team were given a drubbing on Tuesday in the men’s final match of the AVC Beach Tour 23rd Samila Open to stand second in the event.
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Female jimmy jump reaches Iranian football club Esteghlal’s goalkeeper 

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A female Iranian jimmy jump, apparently a fan of Esteghlal FC’s, on Friday jumped down the fence between the spectators and the pitch to meet goalie of the Blues Seyed Hossein Hosseini after the referee whistled the end of the match against Aluminum FC in the central city of Araak.
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Wrestling: Iran wins 2024 Asian Championships

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The Iranian men’s national freestyle wrestling team has won the title of the 2024 Asian Championships in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
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Iranian women’s ice hockey team win Asian Cup

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The Iranian Women’s Ice Hockey team have won the Asian Cup in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
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Iranian sprinter Tousi finishes runner-up in South Africa 

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Iran’s sprint athlete Maryam Tousi has gained a silver medal in the women’s 200m at the 2024 Athletics South Africa (ASA) Grand Prix. 
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Iran beat Turkmenistan 1-0, advancing to third round of FIFA World Cup qualifiers

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Iran’s National Soccer Team have advanced to the third round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers and booked their place at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 by defeating Turkmenistan 1-0 in an away match in Group E of the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 on Tuesday.
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Traditional wrestling contests held in Qom for Afghan expats in Iran

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The central Iranian city of Qom has hosted traditional wrestling competitions for Afghan nationals residing in Iran.
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World Cup Qualifiers: Iran dominates Turkmenistan 5-0

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Iran’s national football team overwhelmed Turkmenistan with a commanding 5-0 victory at Tehran's Azadi Stadium, securing their second win in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
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Iranian snooker sensation: Vafai’s triumph over world no. 1 stuns audience

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In a historic moment for Iranian sports, Hossein Vafai has etched his name in the annals of snooker history with an astonishing victory over "Rani O'Sullivan," the reigning world number one, in the 2024 World Open Snooker Tournament.
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AFC releases poster to mark Iranian New Year, Nowruz

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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has congratulated Nowruz, the Persian New Year, by releasing a poster of a few high-profile athletes of the country.
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World-famous Iranian body builder Hadi Choopan receives hero’s welcome in hometown

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Iconic Iranian body builder and one-time Mr. Olympia winner Hadi Choopan has arrived back in his hometown Shiraz in southern Iran to a warm welcome by family, friends and other fellow countrymen.
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World-famous Iranian body builder Hadi Choopan wins another Arnold Classic title

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Iconic Iranian body builder and one-time Mr. Olympia winner Hadi Choopan has won his second Arnold Classic title in as many weeks.
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Former Iranian footballer Mehdi Mahdavikia in Hamburger SV Team of Century

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Former Iranian National Football Team player Mehdi Mahdavikia is selected as the Hamburger SV Team of the Century again.
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Iran’s Taekwondo athlete Nematzadeh books Olympics berth

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Iran's Taekwondo star Mobina Nematzadeh secured a spot in 2024 Olympic Games on Friday after emerging victorious in a bout with her Japanese opponent at the Asian Qualification Tournament in China.
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Iran’s natl deaf futsal triumph secures gold in 20th winter Olympics

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In a thrilling showdown at the 20th Deaf Winter Olympics in Turkey, Iran's national deaf futsal team showcased their prowess by clinching the championship title against Japan with a 3-1 victory.
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Iranian footballer launches initiative to help flood-hit people in Sistan and Baluchestan

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Iranian National Football Team player Ramin Rezaeian has launched a tender to sell his shirt to help the flood-hit people of Sistan and Baluchestan province.
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Revved rivalry: Drag derby sets stage for Tehran’s Persepolis vs. Esteghlal showdown

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On the eve of the football derby between Tehran's old rivals Persepolis F.C. and Esteghlal F.C., fans of the blue and red teams held a derby car race in the Iranian capital.
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Two women to referee Tehran’s 103rd Derby match from VAR room

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The second female referee for the Wednesday football Derby of Tehran was picked by the Committee of the Referees of Iran.
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