Long-serving sports journalist Vesal Rohani dies
TEHRAN – Iran’s long-serving sports journalist Vesal Rohani passed away on Wednesday in Tehran at the age of 68. Rohani died from an...
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Mahdavikia to auction off his jersey to help quake-hit Khoy
Three people were killed and more than 800 injured in late January in a 5.9 earthquake centered near the city of Khoy in the West Az...
Man. City beats Inter to snatch Champions League title
Rodri scored the only goal in the 68th minute of the game at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul on Saturday. In being crowned c...
Manolopoulos names Iran’s roster for 2025 FIBA Asia Cup
TEHRAN – Sotiris Manolopoulos has named his 12-man roster for the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup. Iran are drawn in Group B along with Jap...
Mario Escobar to officiate Iran, Wales match in 2022 FIFA WC
He will be assisted by Caleb Wales, Juan Carlos Mora in the match. The match will take place on Friday at the Al Rayyan Stadium. Esc...
Maryam Barbat takes Iran’s first medal in Islamic games
Barbat defeated Cameroonian judoka Zita Ornella Biami 10-0 in the bronze medal match of the women’s -70kg, Vatan News said. She star...
Marziyeh Jafari named 2025 AFC Women Coach of the Year
TEHRAN – History was made at the AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 on Thursday as Marziyeh Jafari became the first-ever AFC Coach of the...
Mehboodi makes history at Asian Arm Wrestling Championship
She won a gold medal in the 90kg senior women left hand. “I dedicate my gold medal to all Iranian women. This is the result of incre...
Mehdi Heydari elected head of Lifesaving & Diving Federation
TEHRAN – Mehdi Heydari has been elected president of the Iran Lifesaving & Diving Federation for a four-year term through 2029....
Mehdi Taremi bids farewell to Porto with tears and brilliance
TEHRAN – Mehdi Taremi, Iranian striker of Porto, bade an emotional farewell to the fans in his last game at the team’s h...