Nassirshalal steps down as Iran weightlifting coach
TEHRAN – Navab Nassirshalal has stepped down from his role as head coach of Iran national weightlifting team. Nassirshalal, 33...
Samimi named Iran Paralympic committee Secretary General
TEHRAN – Hamidali Samimi was appointed as Secretary General of Iran’s National Paralympic Committee (NPC) on Sunday. His appointment...
Paydar bags gold for Iran at Asian weightlifting c’ship
Paydar came first in the men’s 109kg Junior with 380kg (169+211). His countryman Hassan Emadi won the silver with 359kg (164+195) an...
Havadar complete signing of Joe Champness
TEHRAN – New Zealand’s Joe Champness has signed with Iranian top-flight club Havadar. The winger joined the Tehran-based team from A...
Riyadh voices readiness on coop. with Iran in 2034 World Cup
Abdullah bin Saud Al-Anzi met with Iran’s Minister of Sports and Youth Ahmad Donyamali in Tehran on Wednesday. The two discussed pot...
Ex-Esteghlal coach Majidi appointed Al Bataeh coach
TEHRAN – Former Esteghlal coach Farhad Majidi took charge of Emirati side Al Bataeh on Monday. The 48-year-old coach previously led...
Iran wrestling legend Hassan Yazdani turns 30
Yazdani is an Olympic and World Champion in freestyle wrestling in two weight categories. He became the Olympic champion in the 74kg...
LA fires cast doubt on 2028 LA Olympics
TEHRAN – The Los Angeles wildfire disaster has cast a shadow over preparations for the 2028 Olympics, raising questions over w...
Saravi, most dominant Greco wrestler of 2024: UWW
Saravi claimed three gold medals in the current year. The 97 kg Iranian wrestler seized gold in the 2024 Asian Wrestling Championshi...
Rahimi to lead Iran’s sitting volleyball in 2026 Asian Para Games
TEHRAN – Former Iran national team sitting volleyball team captain Mohammadreza Rahimi has been named as head coach of Team Melli in...