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Iran’s Sabre Team Wins Silver Medal at World Cup

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Iran men’s sabre team finished in second place at the World Cup Sabre de Wolodyjowski 2018 on Sunday.
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Thrilling Weekend at Qom Paragliding Site

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A paragliding site in the holy city of Qom near the Iranian capital of Tehran hosts the sport enthusiasts.
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Street Diving Site Launched in Tehran

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A site for street diving on a big air bag has been launched in Tehran, the capital of Iran, thanks to efforts by Iran’s Fast Forward team captain and world famous stunt professional Amir Badri.
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Austria Ready to Provide Finance for Iran’s Mountain Tourism

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Austria says it is prepared to provide finance for the development of mountain tourism in Iran given its great capacity to attract foreign tourists.
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Iran’s Field Hockey Wins Bronze Medal at World Cup

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The Iran men's national field hockey team has defeated the Australian squad at the 2018 Men's Indoor Hockey World Cup in Germany to claim the third place overall at the end of the prestigious international tournament.
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Iran’s Qeshm Island Hosts 2nd Int’l Marathon Contest

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The 2nd edition of an international marathon contest has been held in Iran's Qeshm Island, on the coasts of the Persian Gulf, with the participation of 348 runners from five countries.
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PyeongChang Olympics Organizers Apologize to Iranian Athletes

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The PyeongChang Organizing Committee for the 2018 Olympic Winter Games has extended official apology to Iranian olympians over its decision to exclude them from Samsung Electronics’ welcoming pack.
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Iran May Ban Import of Samsung Products after Olympics Controversy

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Iran has urged the Samsung Electronics to immediately apologize over its decision to deny Iranian athletes the free smartphones given as a gift to all Olympics athletes, otherwise the country may ban the import of all Samsung phones.
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Iran Summons S. Korea Ambassador over Samsung’s ‘Immoral’ Move

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The South Korean ambassador has been summoned to the Iranian foreign ministry over Samsung’s “immoral” decision to exclude Iranian athletes at the 2018 Olympic Winter Games from receiving its special gift under the pretext of international sanctions on Tehran.
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Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Tarik-Darreh Ski Resort

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Alvand or Tarik-Darreh ski resort, located 10 kilometres southwest of Ganj-Nameh road, Hamadan, is among the most popular Iranian pistes.
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Slacklining Turning into Popular Sport in Iran

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Slacklining, which refers to the act of walking or balancing along a suspended length of flat webbing that is tensioned between two anchors, is gaining great popularity among Iranian youths.
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Iran’s Tabriz to Host Car Rally for Women from Muslim Countries

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The Iranian city of Tabriz, the capital of Islamic tourism in 2018, is to host a car rally attended by women from Muslim countries in the coming months.
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Tourists to Participate in Rally between Iran’s Mashhad, Iraq’s Karbala

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A tourist rally is slated to be held in late February, 2018, along a 2,000-km route between two holy cities in Iran and Iraq.
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Iran Mourns Deaths of 9 Hikers Killed in Avalanche

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An avalanche in western Iran has fatally buried nine professional mountain climbers who were returning from a peak they had conquered.
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Tehran’s Milad Tower Hosts Stair Climbing Competition

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The second international stair climbing competition (Tower running) was held at Tehran’s iconic Milad Tower on December 6, 2017.
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UNESCO Accepts Polo as Iranian Game

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The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) accepted Chogan as an Iranian horse-riding game on the world body’s list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
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Iran Wins Two More Golds at Weightlifting World Championships

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Ali Hashemi from Iran claimed a gold medal at the 2017 International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Championships at the Anaheim Convention Center early Tuesday.
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Iranian Weightlifter Breaks World Record, Bags Three Gold Medals

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TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Sohrab Moradi of Iran claimed a gold medal in the men’s 94kg of the 2017 International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Championships at the Anaheim Convention Center late Sunday.
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Iran State Broadcaster Uses Female Commentator for First Time

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For the first time, an Iranian woman gave a full commentary of a match in real time for the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB).
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Persepolis Beats Arch-Rival Esteghlal in Tehran Derby

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Persepolis defeated its arch-rival Esteghlal football team thanks to a goal from Ali Alipour on Thursday.
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Iranian Cleric Turns Out to Be Lionel Messi’s Second Lookalike

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A photo of an Iranian cleric who seems to be another double of famous footballer Lionel Messi has gone viral in Iran.
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Two Sisters Playing Key Role in Promoting Rugby in Iran

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Two Iranian sisters, who are also caring mothers for their children, have contributed heavily to the promotion of rugby in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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Tehran Hosts Sports Festival for Mentally Ill Patients

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The seventh festival of sports competitions for mental health treatment and rehabilitation centres was recently held in the Iranian capital of Tehran.
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81-Year-Old Iranian Woman Wins Gold in China Athletics Games

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An elderly Iranian woman has bagged a gold and a silver medal in international track and field contests in China.
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Iranian Female Cyclist Join UAE Club

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An Iranian female cyclist has signed a contract with a cycling club in the United Arab Emirates, becoming the first Iranian female cyclist playing outside the country.
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