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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.
A man who swims against the elements (Photos)
Iran’s Ice Man braves the elements and goes swimming in the dead of winter.
Iraqis have not torched Iran’s flag
After Iran’s elimination from the 2015 Asian Cup, some tried to capitalize on the hurt feelings of the Iranians and spread rumors that Iran’s flag had been set ablaze in Baghdad.
Ninja girls take their training sessions to nature
The allure of performing feats in nature has prompted Ninja girls to practice martial arts outdoors.
Show of thoroughbred horses in Khuzestan in photos
The southern city of Shushtar has played host to a third show of thoroughbred Arabian horses in the presence of international judges.
Carlos Quiroz proud of Iran football team
Carlos Queiroz has said that he is very proud of the way Iran’s football team played the game and the way they fought against Iraq in the quarterfinals of the 2015 AFC Asian Cup.
Beaten by Iraq on penalties, Iran say goodbye to Asian Cup
Iran lost to Iraq in the AFC Asian Cup quarter-finals on penalties, failing to break a 39-year drought after winning three successive tournaments from 1968 to 1976.
Iran beat UAE 1-0, win top spot in AFC Asian Cup 2015 Group C
Iran beat the UAE 1-0 in their final Group C game, booking a spot in the Asian Cup quarterfinals.
Iran defeat Qatar 1-0 to secure a place in Asian Cup quarter-finals
The National Iranian soccer team defeated Qatar 1-0 on Thursday to secure a place in the Asian Cup quarter-finals.
Carlos Queiroz expects difficult match against Qatar
The Iranian national football team coach says that Qatar is a good team and the match against them is a big challenge for Iran.
Iranian players fire two shots at sanctions
The Portuguese coach of Iran's national soccer team Carlos Queiroz has dismissed sanctions as an unfair tool victimizing his squad.
Iran defeat Bahrain 2-0 in the AFC Asian Cup 2015
Iran defeat Bahrain 2-0 in their opener at the AFC Asian Cup 2015 in Australia. Iran are now second in the group standing.
Ali Daei sends a message to Iranian national soccer squad and captain
Ali Daei, the world’s all-time leading goal scorer, has sent a message to Iran’s national soccer team captain, wishing him and the squad every success in the 2015 Asian Cup.
A dress with a message of peace and solidarity with the world
An Iranian dress designer makes a traditional dress to be a representative of Iranian culture in the Asian Cup 2015.
Saeid Marouf happy to join Zenit Kazan
Saeid Marouf has signed a contract with the Russian giant until the end of the season.
Iran becomes champion of world bodybuilding contest for second year
Iran bagged three medals of different colors in the 2014 IFBB World Classic Bodybuilding Championships in La Nucia, Spain and was crowned champion.
Iran’s taekwondo team grabs bronze in world cup championships
Iran came third in the 2014 World Cup Taekwondo Team Championships.
Sareh Javanmardi named Asia’s top female athlete of 2014
Iran’s Paralympic shooter, Sareh Javanmardi, has been chosen as Asia’s best female athlete of the year.
Iran’s Siamand Rahman has won IPC ‘Athlete of the Month’ vote
Iranian power-lifter Siamand Rahman has become October’s ‘Athlete of the Month’ in a vote carried out by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).
Symbolic polo match to prompt UNESCO to register the game in Iran’s name
A polo match is held in Isfahan to prompt UNESCO to register the sport in Iran’s name.
Palestine, Iran’s second rival before Asian Cup
Iran will take on Palestine in an exhibition game match before the 2015 AFC Asian Cup.
Iran volleyball players win 2014 Asian Games gold
Iran men's national volleyball team has finished in the first place at the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea, after it achieved a convincing victory over the Japanese squad.
Iran’s Shot-Putter Rajabi Wins Silver at Asiad
Leila Rajabi, an Iranian female athlete, wins a silver medal in the shot put final in the 2014 Asian Games.
Iranian Wushu Athlete Wins Bronze Medal in Asian Games
Iranian Wushu athlete wins bronze in 2014 Asian Games in South Korea.
Iranian Women Win Gold, Silver in Incheon Asian Games
Iranian female athletes win the country's first medals in the Asian Games.
Iran finish 6th in FIVB World Championships
Iran lose to Russia in the 5th place showdown in the FIVB World Championships.
