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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.

Hard News

Iran’s disappointing start in FIFA 2018 World Cup qualification

Golrokh Askarieh -
Iran’s national football team has been held to a 1-all draw against Turkmenistan during its first 2018 World Cup qualification match.
Hard News

Iran sinks Russia on home soil in FIVB World League

Golrokh Askarieh -
Iran defeated Olympic champion Russia 3-1 in the FIVB World League, increasing its tally of points to four in the fifth week of the major games.
Interviews

By hosting World Cup, Qatar aims to promote the fake Arabian Gulf: Political expert

Emad Askarieh -
Now that the British are officially opposed to Qatar, Iran needs to join the anti-corruption campaign at FIFA and salvage football, said Majid Tafreshi, an international relations expert.
Interviews

Will women be allowed to attend major sporting events?

Emad Askarieh -
Iran’s vice-president for women affairs has talked in an interview about what government has done for women when it comes to presence in sporting arenas, broader representation in parliament and domestic violence.
Sport

Panahizadeh named to world wrestling commission

Emad Askarieh -
Panahizadeh, who runs the International Department for the Iranian Wrestling Federation, becomes the first Iranian woman to serve on a United World Wrestling commission.
Sport

Iran wins Asian Men’s U-23 Volleyball Championship

Emad Askarieh -
Iran has won the title of the 2015 Asian Men's U-23 Volleyball Championship after defeating South Korea in the final match.
Local

Why did an on-pitch bombshell spill off-pitch?

Golrokh Askarieh -
The match was supposed to be a life-and-death showdown in Iran’s Premier League, but did it have anything to do with a soon-to-happen presidential trip to the northwestern city?
Selected

An uphill ride for Iran’s female motocross racers

Emad Askarieh -
The story of a girl who has done great in a male-dominated sport.
Selected

Iranian tower runner breaks record with an eye to another flight of stairs

Emad Askarieh -
An Iranian police aims to mount the Khalifa Tower in Dubai after breaking a world record of stair-climbing.
Iran in Pictures

The International Middle East Rally Championship (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Images of an international rally competition in southern Iran.
Hard News

Iran freestyle team claims Asian Wrestling Championship title

Golrokh Askarieh -
Iran won the championship on 68 team points, after securing four gold medals, two silvers and one bronze.
Iran in Pictures

Iranian sportswoman who is crazy about skydiving (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
An exciting jump from a plane is the only sport which can get the Iranian girl’s adrenalin flowing.
Iran in Pictures

International show-jumping competition in Iran (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Teenage jockeys jostled for the top prize at the first international horse jumping race in Tehran.
Iran in Pictures

Traditional wrestling (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
A photo gallery which features wrestlers vying for the top prize at Iran’s traditional wrestling championships in Khorasan Razavi Province.
Iran in Pictures

Car, motor racing in suburban area (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
A photo gallery of motorcyclists in a suburban area of Fars Province where they can perform acrobatic feats and ride their motorbikes at high speed.
Hard News

Iran beat US to win 2015 Wrestling World Cup

Golrokh Askarieh -
Iran’s wrestling team beat the Americans 5-3 on Sunday in Los Angeles to win the prestigious international title for a fourth time in a row.
Iran in Pictures

National horse-racing tournament in northeast

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Iranian horse jockeys vied for the top prize at the national horse-racing championships in the northeast.
Hard News

Iran defeats Belarus, Turkey in Freestyle World Cup

Golrokh Askarieh -
The Iranian team beat Belarus 8-0 in its opening match and then defeated Turkey 7-1.
Sport

Iran Lose to Saudi Arabia in AFC U-23 Championship qualifiers

Emad Askarieh -
Saudi Arabia advanced to the regional Olympic qualifying tournament as the first team and Iran as one of the best second-placed teams.
Sport

Iran defeat Palestine in AFC uuder-23 championship qualifiers

Emad Askarieh -
Iran’s victory places it atop the Group C table on six points, two clear of Saudi Arabia and Afghanistan.
Sport

Iran beat Chile in football friendly

Emad Askarieh -
Iran defeat Chile 2-0 in a friendly game as they prepare for the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifications.
Sport

2016 AFC U-23 Championship qualification: Iran 5 – 0 Nepal

Emad Askarieh -
Iran has secured a 5-0 victory against Nepal in Group C of the 2016 AFC U-23 Championship qualifiers; On Friday, Iran will take on Palestine.
Selected

Queiroz: I will never say good-bye to Iranians for good

Emad Askarieh -
Iran’s national football team coach has been barred from leaving Iran for tax issues; Iran’s Football Federation chief says he will solve the coach’s problem.
Selected

A man who swims against the elements (Photos)

Emad Askarieh -
Iran’s Ice Man braves the elements and goes swimming in the dead of winter.
Selected

Iraqis have not torched Iran’s flag

Emad Askarieh -
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.
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