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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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Iranian female referee to judge men’s derby in Tehran

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An Iranian female referee is to judge a derby in Tehran from the video assistant referee (VAR) room, an unprecedented development in the sports history of Iran where women are not normally allowed to judge men’s competitions.
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Persian wolf crowned at 2024 Arnold Classic

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Iranian bodybuilder Hadi Choopan has dethroned defending champion Samson Dauda, clinching the award in the Men’s Open at Arnold Classic 2024 that wrapped up on Saturday.
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Beach Soccer World Cup: Iran 6-1 Belarus, comes third

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Iran's national beach soccer team showcased their prowess in the UAE World Cup 2024 ranking match against Belarus, securing a decisive 6-1 victory, coming third in the world.
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World Beach Soccer: Late Brendo goal sends Brazil to final

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Brazil beat Iran 3-2 to reach the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup final.
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Iranian snooker player crowned champ in 2024 Asian competitions

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An Iranian snooker player has won the 2024 Asian Snooker Championship title with a brilliant victory.
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Iran’s Jahanbakhsh misses Feyenoord’s life-saving penalty shootout

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Feyenoord once again failed to make it to the Europa League Round of 16 as its Iranian winger Alireza Jahanbakhsh missed a crucial penalty kick-out against AS Roma on Thursday.
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Tehran hosts urban marathon

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A sports event dubbed ‘Tehran City Marathon’ was held at the Azadi Sports Complex in the Iranian capital on Thursday.
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2024 Beach Soccer World Cup: Iran beat UAE, set to play Brazil in semi-final

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In a dazzling display of skill and determination, Iran's national beach soccer team secured a spot in the semi-finals of the 2024 Beach Soccer World Cup.
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Iran’s beach soccer team beat Tahiti at FIFA world cup, move to quarterfinal

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Iran’s national beach soccer team made a thrilling comeback and defeated Tahiti on Monday to stand atop Group B of the 2024 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup.
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Iranian athletes clinch gold, silver medals in Ice Climbing World Champion

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Iranian ice climber Mohammad Reza Safdarian won the gold medal in 2024 Ice Climbing World Championship in Edmonton, Canada on Saturday.
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Iran beach soccer team defeat Argentina, move up to knockout stage

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Iran secured their second win in their second match in Group B of FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup - UAE 2024 against Argentina on Saturday which propelled them to the knockout phase.
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16 Iranian athletes banned from sports activities in 2023 due to doping offences

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Sixteen Iranian sportspeople have been deprived of all sports activities since the beginning of 2023 due to doping offences.
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Iran beach soccer team stun European champions Spain

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Fired-up Iran came from behind and defeated Europe’s beach soccer champions Spain after a 5-2 loss on penalty shootout at 2024 Beach Soccer World Cup on Thursday in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.
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Iran beach footballer scores impressive kick goal against Spain

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The Iranian beach soccer team’s Reza Amiri celebrates after he scored a stunning bicycle kick goal against the European champions Spain at the 2024 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.
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Iranian referee, Alireza Faghani, on initial list for FIFA World Cup 2026

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Iranian football referee Alireza Faghani is among 16 Asian refereeing candidates chosen to for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
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