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Iran finishes runner-up at Asian Karate Championships with 22 medals

Iran secured second place at the Asian Karate Championships for youth and under-21 categories, collecting seven gold, nine silver, and six bronze.

Iran secures two golds, one silver at Asian Youth Karate Championships in China

Iranian athletes claimed two gold medals and one silver on the opening day of the Asian Youth Karate Championships, marking a strong start for the national team in Shaoguan, southern China.

Iran’s leader, president congratulate natl. Junior volleyball team on world championship victory

Following the resounding triumph of Iran’s junior national volleyball team in the U21 World Championship, the country’s top leadership extended heartfelt congratulations.

Iranian CrossFit champion killed at wedding in Mashhad

Iranian CrossFit champion and referee Mohsen Asadi was fatally shot at a wedding hall in Mashhad, northeastern Iran.

Iran defeat USA to reach Final of U21 Volleyball World Championship

Iran’s U21 national volleyball team secured a spot in the final of the FIVB Volleyball Men’s U21 World Championship after a decisive 3-0 victory over the US in the semifinals.

Iranian para-cyclists miss world championships after Belgium denies visas

Two Iranian para-cyclists have missed the 2025 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships in Belgium after failing to secure entry visas from the Belgian Embassy, Iranian sports officials confirmed.

Iranian wrestling champion Reza Soukhteh Saraei dies at 76

Reza Soukhteh Saraei, a former Iranian wrestling champion and one of the few athletes in the country’s history to win medals in both freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling, has passed away at the age of 76.

Iranian wrestling legend Emam-Ali Habibi passes away at 94

Emam-Ali Habibi, Iran’s first Olympic gold medalist in freestyle wrestling and a three-time world champion, passed away on Sunday at the age of 94 after a long battle with illness, Iranian media reported.

Iran clinches bronze at FIBA Asia Cup 2025

Iran’s national basketball team defeated New Zealand in the third-place playoff of the 2025 Asia Cup, securing the bronze medal.

Iran wins Greco-Roman wrestling title at Serbia tournament with 8 medals

Iran’s Greco-Roman wrestling team claimed the championship at the international tournament in Serbia, securing three gold, one silver, and four bronze medals against strong competitors from several leading wrestling nations.

Iran to miss 2025 Sitting Volleyball World Cup in US

Iran’s men’s national team will not participate in the 2025 Sitting Volleyball World Cup in Fort Wayne, the United States.

3 Iranians ranked among Asia’s greatest footballers

Mad Football has released its all-time ranking of Asia’s best footballers, with three Iranian legends being on the list.

Iran defeats Chinese Taipei 78-75 to reach FIBA Asian Cup Semifinals

Iran’s national basketball team staged a remarkable comeback to beat Chinese Taipei 78-75 in the quarterfinals of the FIBA Asia Cup, securing a place among the tournament’s top four teams.

Iran’s Sardar Azmoun wins UAE Pro League Golden Ball in first season

Iranian international forward Sardar Azmoun has been named the UAE Pro League’s Best Player of the Season, winning the prestigious Golden Ball award in a ceremony held at Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi.

Iranian basketball skyscrapers defeat Japan to top Group B in 2025 FIBA Asia Cup

In the ongoing 2025 FIBA Asia Cup, Iran’s national basketball team has claimed a crucial victory over Japan in their second group-stage match. The match happened on  Friday.

Iranian goalkeeper Beiranvand suspended for four months, fined over $300,000

The Appeals Committee of Iran’s Football Federation has issued its final ruling in the contractual dispute between Persepolis FC and national team goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand.

Former Iranian Football Federation President Dariush Mostafavi dies at 81

Dariush Mostafavi, a former president of the Iranian Football Federation, passed away at the age of 81.

Iranian president hails wrestling team, nation for World Championship triumph

President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian congratulated the Iranian nation on the remarkable success of the country’s national youth Greco-Roman wrestling team at the World Championships in Greece.

Former PSG, Tottenham defender Serge Aurier joins Iran’s Persepolis

Iranian football giants Persepolis FC have officially signed Serge Aurier, the former Paris Saint-Germain and Tottenham Hotspur right-back, as their ninth acquisition of the summer transfer window.

Iranian wushu fighter bags silver at Asian Championships in China

Amir Mehdi Shirdel, a promising young wushu athlete from Iran’s Ardabil Province, secured a silver medal in the 75kg weight class at the ongoing Asian Junior Wushu Championships in China.

Iranian delegation to Chengdu games pays military salute in tribute to war martyrs

The Iranian delegation heading to the Chengdu international sports event in China performed a military salute during their send-off ceremony on Tuesday, coinciding with the national commemoration of the martyrs of the war with the Israeli regime in June.

Iranian officials appointed to lead Asian Taekwondo Academy

Following the conclusion of the Asian Taekwondo Union's electoral assembly, two prominent Iranian officials have been appointed to lead the newly restructured Asian Taekwondo Academy.

Iran Women’s National Football Team qualifies for AFC Asian Cup after defeating Jordan

The Iran women’s national football team have secured their place in the upcoming AFC Women’s Asian Cup with a 2–1 victory over Jordan in their final qualifying match.

Iranian chess prodigy Sina Movahed wins Title Tuesday, defeating world stars

Iranian chess prodigy Sina Movahed, a 14-year-old grandmaster from Khuzestan, southern Iran, delivered a stunning performance by winning the prestigious Titled Tuesday online tournament, defeating several global chess stars.

Iran women’s basketball team reaches final of FIBA Asia Cup

The Iranian women’s national basketball team has advanced to the final of the FIBA Asia Cup Division B after a commanding 78–52 victory over Thailand in the semifinals.

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