Iran advances to final of World ParaVolley C’ships, obtains ticket to Tokyo 2020
Iran men’s national sitting volleyball team beat Ukraine in the semi-final of 2018 World ParaVolley Sitting Volleyball World Championships and earned ticket to Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. Iran launched a 3-0 win against Ukraine (25-13, 25,19, 25-13) in the semifinal on Saturday. Iran, 2016 Paralympic Champions, was in Pool B of the competition along with Russia, […]
Iran beats title-holder at the first match of Asian U20 Volleyball C’ships
Iranian volleyball team win title-holders China in their first match at 2018 Asian Men’s U20 Volleyball Championship. Iran made a sweep win against China (25-22, 25-13, 25-22) in a match held at Manama’s Isa Sport City Hall on Saturday. The last encounter of these two team was in the final of 2017 competitions where China […]
Iran bags 7 medals at 2018 FISU World University Karate C’ship
On the last day of the 11th FISU World University Karate Championship currently underway in Japan, the Iranian squad managed to collect one gold, two silver, and four bronze medals in the men and women’s categories. Iranian karateka Saleh Abazari, who bagged the Asian Championship’s gold medal at +84kg last week, added another gold to his name today […]
Iran held by Qatar at Asian Junior Handball C’ships
The Saturday match between Iran and Qatar in the quarter finals of Asian Men’s Junior Handball Championship finished with 26-26 draw. This was the second match of Iranian squad in this stage where they were stopped by Qatar. In the first match, Iran also finished the match against Japan with a 19-19 draw. With these […]
Bayern dominate PSG 3-1 in pre-season friendly
German champions Bayern Munich hit three second-half goals as they beat French titlists Paris Saint-Germain, 3-1, on Saturday in a friendly in Klagenfurt, Austria. PSG were without their World Cup winners, but they did start Adrien Rabiot, who refused to serve as a reserve for the French squad. Bayern were without their legion of German […]
Saeid Marouf a doubt for Asian Games
TEHRAN – Iran national volleyball team captain Saeid Marouf has sustained a meniscus injury during the training on Saturday. Marouf was forced to leave the training after the injury. The 32-year-old setter will likely miss the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia. The MRI will reveal the extent of the injury. Defending champion Iran have […]
Iran to host Asian Nations Chess Cup next week
The 2018 edition of the Asian Nations Chess Cup will be held between July 26 and August 4 in Iranian western city of Hamedan. The 2018 edition of the Asian Nations Chess Cup will open in Iranian western city of Hamedan on Thursday, July 26, and will come to an end on Saturday, August 4, […]
Sergio Santos named as Iran’s new triathlon coach
Iran’s Triathlon Federation has signed a 2-year contract with Sergio Santos for coaching the national team. Santos is among top triathlon coaches of the world who has participated in last four Olympics with Brazil and Portugal’s teams. He has snatched 50 different medals during his career as an athlete and its 15 years that he […]
Former Arsenal player to play for Iran Tractor Sazi FC
Irish professional striker Anthony Stokes has signed a two-year contract to play for Iranian club Tractor Sazi in the next Persian Gulf Pro league. The 29-year-old Anthony Stokes has so far played for the U21 and national football team of Ireland. Stokes began his senior career with Arsenal, followed by other British clubs such as […]
Iranian female Taekwondokas snatch 2 medals at Jeju Intel. C’ships
Iran’s Female Taekwondo practitioners received one silver and one bronze medal at 2018 Jeju Korea Open International Taekwondo Championships. Maryam Malakoutikhah, at under-46 kg body weight category, managed to reach the final but grabbed the silver medal after losing the match to South Korean rival. At under-57 kg bodyweight category, Parisa Javadi beat competitors from […]