Iran international footballer Khalatbari hangs up boots
TEHRAN – Mohammadreza Khalatbari has officially retired from football at the age of 41. Khalatbari amassed 60 caps, scoring 5 goals,...
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Iran’s kabaddi team becomes World champion
Iran’s national kabaddi team won the final match of the sporting event against Pakistan with a score of 41-32. In earlier matc...
Iran defeat Hong Kong in 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier
TEHRAN – Iran survived a stiff test from Hong Kong, China to walk away with a 4-2 win in their Preliminary Joint Qualification...
Goalball schedule for Paris 2024 announced
TEHRAN – The official schedule for goalball at the Paris 2024 Paralympics has been released. The International Blind Sports Federati...
Rafael Guijosa Castillo named Iran handball coach
Guijosa, 55, experiences his second stint in the Iran national team. He helped Team Melli win a bronze medal in the Asian championsh...
Ghalenoei confirms plan to mix ‘experienced with younger players’
TEHRAN – Iran national football team head coach Amir Ghalenoei is going to field experienced and younger players against Hong Kong....
Sitting volleyball team too strong for Ukraine: 2024 Paralympics
PARIS – Iran’s men’s sitting volleyball team defeated Ukraine in straight sets (25-13, 25-12, 25-18) in Pool B of the 2024 Paralympi...
Iran move up in FIFA World Rankings
TEHRAN – Iran national football team moved up one spot to 19th in FIFA World Ranking released on Thursday. Team Melli climbed...
Iran sitting volleyball’s fixture at 2024 Paralympics revealed
TEHRAN – Iran sitting volleyball team will start the 2024 Paralympic Games with a match against Ukraine. Team Melli are scheduled to...
Mahdavikia appointed Al Jazira Al Hamra head coach
TEHRAN – Former Iran U23 football team head coach Mehdi Mahdavikia took charge of Emirati club Al Jazira Al Hamra The former Persepo...