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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.

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Women braver than men in bungee jumping

Emad Askarieh -
Unlike many men who go back on their decision to bungee jump, I have never seen a woman on a bungee-jumping platform back off, said a trainer in Tehran.
Sport

Iranian female athletes crowned in world cadet taekwondo event

Emad Askarieh -
Young Iranian female taekwondo artists have finished first at the second edition of the WTF World Cadet Taekwondo Championships in South Korea.
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An all-star match; Azadi Stadium to go orange on Friday

Emad Askarieh -
The greats of the world’s football will play against Iran’s soccer stars on Friday to raise money for MS patients.
Iran in Pictures

10-year-old Iranian girl sets Asian swimming record in Caspian Sea (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
An Iranian girl in Gilan Province swam over 10 km in seven hours at the Caspian Sea on August 16.
Hard News

Iran loses to Japan in Asian Volleyball Championship final

Golrokh Askarieh -
Iran finished second in the 18th Asian Senior Men’s Volleyball Championship after it lost the final match to Japan. China ranked third after defeating Qatar.
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Iran’s Tasisat Daryaei wins AFC Futsal Club Championship

Golrokh Askarieh -
Tasisat defeated Kuwaiti Qadsia 5-4 at the Nagshe Jahan Stadium in Isfahan to become the first Iranian club since 2012 to win the AFC Futsal Club Championship.
Hard News

World Archery Championships: Iran compound team wins title

Golrokh Askarieh -
The World Archery Championships 2015 was the biggest championship in history. More than 600 archers from 96 nations were competing for glory in Copenhagen.
Hard News

Iranian volleyball team defeats Russia

Golrokh Askarieh -
The Iranian volleyball team beat Russia in three consecutive sets, remaining in the third rank of its group.
Sport

Poland volleyball team defeats Iran 3-1 in FIVB match

Emad Askarieh -
Iran took the first set 25-23 but lost the three next sets 20-25, 20-25, and 19-25.
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2015 FIVB Volleyball World League: Iran’s valuable win over Poland

Emad Askarieh -
After this match, the US stood atop of Pool B followed by Poland, Iran and Russia.
Iran in Pictures

Iranians celebrate victory of volleyball team against US

Emad Askarieh -
Iranians fill the streets to celebrate the victory of the national volleyball team against the US.
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A bird’s eye view of Tehran: US volleyball team visits Milad Tower

Emad Askarieh -
Team USA has had a bird’s eye view of Tehran atop the capital’s Milad Tower, describing Tehran as attractive for foreign visitors.
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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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