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Iran’s U-21 Volleyball Team Claims World Title for First Time

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Iran claimed the title of the 2019 FIVB Volleyball Men's U-21 World Championship for the first time in its history.
IFP Exclusive

Traditional ‘Locho’ Wrestling Contest Held in Mazandaran

IFP Editorial Staff -
Locho wrestling is a traditional field of Pahlavani sports practiced in the northern Iranian province of Mazandaran.
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Joy of Climbing Snowy Summit in Summer

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Bozsina, which means the Icy Chest in local language, is the name of a mountain in Iran’s West Azarbaijan province, located between Urmia and Oshnavieh cities near Iran’s border with Iraq and Turkey.
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Iran Protests at US Treatment of Its Athletes in Chicago

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The Iranian Foreign Ministry has expressed protest at the US’ move to keep Iran’s volleyball players at the Chicago Airport for hours upon their arrival in the country.
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Iran Threatens to Boycott Asian Boxing Games over Persian Gulf’s Name

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Iran’s Boxing Federation is threatening to boycott the upcoming schoolboys championships in Kuwait if the Asian Boxing Confederation would not use the one and real name of the ‘Persian Gulf’ in its official website.
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1st Iranian Woman Doing Horseback Combat Sports Wins Int’l Titles

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Saeedeh Sadeqi Afjeh is the only and first Iranian female medalist in combat sports done on horseback.
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Iranian Woman Receives Badge of Pahlevani

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An Iranian woman has for the first time received the badge of Pahlavani, a traditional sport originally used to train warriors in ancient Iran.
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Persepolis Claims Iran Pro League for 3rd Consecutive Time

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Persepolis have won their 3rd successive title in Iran’s top flight, known as the Persian Gulf Pro League, after defeating their hosts Pars Jonoubi Jam, 1-0, on the final day of the Season.
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Why Wrestling Is Most Respected Iranian Sport

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Wrestling in Iran is something beyond sports. Wrestlers in Iran are role models in humility, morality, and manhood. They feel responsible for solving quarrels and helping people stand against injustice.
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Iranian Teacher to Swim from Oman Sea to Persian Gulf

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An Iranian teacher is set to swim the distance between the Oman Sea and the Persian Gulf to mark National Teachers’ Day in the Iranian calendar.
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Iran’s First Female Weightlifter Talks of Breaking Taboos

Emad Askarieh -
Although weightlifting has always been one of Iran's medal-winning fields in the Olympic Games and Asian Games, almost all Iranians consider this as a male-dominated sport. But now the taboo is being broken.
IFP Exclusive

Tehran Citizens Share Joy of Bike Riding Together

Fatemeh Askarieh -
A large number of Tehran citizens joined on Friday to attend a public gathering of bicyclists organized by the Municipality of District 3.            
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Iranian Skier Declares Her Fault, Leaves Tournament

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Marjan Kalhor, a member of Iran’s national Alpine skiing team, had booked a place in the second round of the World Championships in Sweden, but in a strange but praiseworthy move informed the referees about her fault and was disqualified.
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Iranian Heroine Wins Car Racing Title

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An Iranian woman, who is the champion of multiple slalom car races in Yazd province, has made the women certain that they can compete with men in racing competitions.
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Team Melli Defeat Dashes Hopes of Wining AFC Asian Cup After 43 Years

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Title-contender Japan national football team defeated Iran 3-0 to reach the 2019 AFC Asian Cup on Monday, destroying hopes among Iranians of winning the cup after a 43-year break.
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Heroic Story of Iranian School Teacher, Sports Champion

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An Iranian lady teacher has come into the spotlight due to her sense of responsibility toward students at a village school as well as her achievements in the field of sports.
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Iran Smashes China at AFC Asian Cup Quarter-Final

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A consummate performance by Sardar Azmoun laid the foundation for the Islamic Republic of Iran’s 3-0 win over China PR as Team Melli eased into the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 semi-finals on Thursday.
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Iran’s Darbandsar Ski Resort Hosts Thousands of Athletes

Seyedeh Maryam Hosseini Lahijani -
Darbandsar Ski Resort is one of the most equipped ski resorts in Iran which has been hosting international ski championships in recent years.
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Alvares Ski Resort; Largest of Its Kind in Iran

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Alvares Ski Resort in the steep hillside of Sabalan Mountain is 12 kilometers away from Alvares village and 24 kilometers away from Sareyn county in the northeastern province of Ardabil.
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Iran Thrash Yemen in Asian Cup Opener

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Iran’s national football team had a stormy debut as the players kicked off their AFC Asian Cup Group D campaign with a crushing 5-0 win over Yemen at the Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium in the UAE.
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UAE Bars Top Qatari Football Official from Attending Asian Cup

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The United Arab Emirate has, in a politically-motivated move, prevented Qatari Vice President of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Saud al-Muhannadi from taking part in the AFC Asian Cup tournament, which is to start on Saturday.
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FIFA Surprised By Iranian Inventor’s VAR

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An Iranian inventor has successfully tested a home-grown Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system, creating hope that endless quarrels over human errors in refereeing Iranian football could be ended.
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Iran’s Natl. Rotax Karting Contest Held in Tehran

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Iran’s 4th Rotax Karting Championship was held at Azadi karting track in Tehran.
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Kahak Cave: Ideal Choice for Adventurous Cavers

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Kahak cave is one of the most attractive ones in Iran. The cave’s wonderful scenes and its massive chambers makes it an ideal choice for adventurous ecotourists who love to get the adrenaline going every now and then.
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Face Yoga: A Unique Way to Keep Skin Young

Seyedeh Maryam Hosseini Lahijani -
Face yoga is one of the beauty techniques of our time which can be very effective in removing wrinkles and keeping one’s skin young.
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