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UK Calls for Cooperation with Iran on Polo

The United Kingdom is keen to work closely with Iran to further promote the sport of polo, says the country’s ambassador to Tehran.

Tochal Ski Resort Wildly Popular for Proximity to Tehran

Tochal, five kilometres away from the Iranian capital of Tehran, is the closest ski resort to an urban area in Iran, and has gained an increasing popularity as it is always accessible to those interested in skiing and mountaineering.

‘Iranian Kasparov’ Making History in Junior Chess Contests

Parham Maghsoodloo, or Parhamov, is an 18-year-old Iranian chess player known as Iran’s Kasparov for his participation in many international competitions and the numerous awards he has won.

This Iranian Girl Is Used to Fighting for Her Life

Shora Fekri, 28, is an Iranian girl who waterproofs rooftops, installs placards, inserts wall plugs into exterior view of buildings and does many other things which may seem odd for women in Iran.

Iranian Mountaineer Conquers Mount Damavand with Artificial Legs

Loss of both legs is definitely the worst thing that can happen for a professional mountaineer who is also a member of the country's national team and has the experience of climbing the world’s high peaks. But it’s not the end of the story.

Iran Hosts First Edition of Silk Road Rally

The first edition of Iran Silk Road Rally was recently held on parts of the ancient Road in Semnan province, central Iran.

Iran Hosting Int’l Horseback Combat Contests

International horseback combat competitions have kicked off in the city of Shiraz in Fars province, southern Iran, bringing together sportspeople from 19 countries.

Iranian Clubs Learn Rivals in 2019 AFC Champions League

Iranian football teams Esteghlal and Persepolis learned their opponents at the group stage of the 2019 AFC Champions League (ACL) on Thursday.

Local Games Festival Held in Iran’s North Khorasan Province

A festival of local games was recently held in Bojnord, the capital of Iran’s North Khorasan province.

Iranian Women Gymnasts to Attend Int’l Contests after 15 Years

Iranian women gymnasts are to make history by attending international contests once again after 15 years of hiatus.

Iran’s Most Advanced Football Stadium Opens in Ahvaz

Foolad Arena, the most technologically advanced stadium of Iran, was officially opened in the south-western city of Ahvaz in Khuzestan province on Tuesday.

FIFA Hails Presence of Iranian Women Fans at Football Match

The president of the world football body has thanked the Iranian president for allowing Iranian women to go to the stadium to watch a football match.

Iran Urges FIFA to Keep Politics Out of Sports 

Iranian First Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri has called on the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) to separate political issues from football.

Ticket Sale Website Down after 1.5m Rush to Book Place at ACL Final

Over 1.5 million people have rushed to book their tickets for the second leg of the AFC Champions League final match between Persepolis of Iran and Kashima Antlers of Japan, to be held this weekend in Tehran.

Iranian Students Enjoy Watching ACL Final Together at Schools

Iranian schoolchildren on Saturday seized a rare opportunity to watch the important first leg of the AFC Champions League final match between Persepolis of Iran and Kashima Antlers of Japan at schools.

Iranian Schools Urged to Broadcast ACL Final Match for Students

Iran’s Education Ministry has called on all schools across the country to broadcast live the first leg of the final match of the AFC Champions League between Iran’s Persepolis and Japan’s Kashima, which will be held at 9:30 am when Iranian students have to be at school.

Int’l Rock Climbing Festival Held in Western Iran

The Fourth International Festival of Rock Climbing was recently held in Kermanshah province, western Iran.

Iran’s Shahin Izadyar; A New Rival for Michael Phelps

An Iranian para-athlete is now known as the Michael Phelps of Asia after winning six gold medals and a silver at the recent 2018 Asian Para Games in Jakarta.

Iran’s Persepolis Reaches ACL Final for First Time in History

Super saves by keeper Alireza Beiranvand have sent Iran’s Persepolis into the final of the AFC Champions League tournament for the first time.

Akhal-Teke; Most Expensive Horse in World

The price of most horses in the world is determined by their speed, breed and other capabilities in horse racing. However, sometimes a horse’s beauty plays a key role in setting its price. Akhal-Teke is a Turkmen horse which boasts the title of the most beautiful and expensive horse of the world.

Iran Finishes Third at Jakarta 2018 Asian Para Games

The Iranian delegation finished in third place in the third edition of the Asian Para Games concluded on Saturday.

Iran’s Largest Motocross Track Opens in Arak

The largest motocross track of Iran, which was recently launched in the city of Arak in Markazi province, has been warmly welcomed by local athletes.

Iranian Woman Elected as Member of Int’l Motorcycle Federation

An Iranian woman has been elected to the women’s commission of the International Motorcycle Federation for the first time in Iran’s motorcycling history

Girls with Intellectual Disability Thrilled to Meet Famous TV Host

Iran’s most popular sports programs host has called on girls with intellectual disability at one of the institutes run by the Rehabilitation Organization.

Iran’s Persepolis Defeats Qatar’s Al Sadd in ACL Semis

Persepolis football team of Iran edged past Qatar’s Al Sadd in the first leg of the AFC Champions League semi-final on Tuesday.

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