Iranian para weightlifters collected five gold, two silver and three bronze medals to stand on top of the podium in 2017 Asian Youth Para Games. Iranian disabled weightlifter Alireza Izadi stood first in the 3rd 2017 Asian Youth Para Games which is underway in Dubai, the UAE. Competing in 49kg weight category, Izadi lifted a […]

The Football Federation of The Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Qatar Football Association (QFA) on Thursday. In the meeting, which took place at the Al Bidda Tower in Doha, two federations signed the MoU to strengthen the mutual relationship and to cooperate for further development of the sport […]

TEHRAN  – Brazilian goalkeeper Jordi Martins Almeida, simply known as Jordi, has reached an agreement with Iranian top-flight team Tractor Sazi. The 24-year-old goalie will join Tractor Sazi football team from Vasco da Gama on loan. Tractor Sazi is going to strengthen itself for the 2018 AFC Champions League. The Iranian team has been drawn […]

TEHRAN – Iran’s Sarmaye Bank coach Mostafa Karkhaneh says they’ve learned a lot from the 2017 FIVB Men’s Club World Championship. Sarmaye Bank suffered two defeats against Poland’s ZAKSA and Brazilian Sada Cruzeiro in the competition underway in Opole, Poland. Sarmaye Bank will play Lube Civitanova Thursday night. “This was the best experience for us. […]

Iran finished in second place at the third edition of the Asian Youth Para Games in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday. Young Japanese Para athletes came first, winning 43 gold medals, 29 silvers and 26 bronzes. The Japanese delegation won 98 medals in total. Iran became runners-up for a total of 118 medals, […]

Iranian international striker Saman Ghoddos is a threat for Arsenal when Ostersunds of Sweden meet the English giants at the UEFA Europa League Round of 32, express.co.uk reported. Arsenal drew Ostersunds in the Europa League draw and play the team on Feb. 15 and 22. Which players should Arsenal be wary of? Forwards Alhaji Gero […]

Chris Froome, who has been the world’s most dominant cyclist in recent years, failed a drugs test in one of cycling’s most prestigious races earlier this year. Four-time Tour de France champion Froome, who rides for Team Sky, was found to have double the allowed level of the legal asthma drug Salbutamol in his urine […]

Iranian international midfielder Masoud Shojaei is training with Spanish side UD Las Palmas. Shojaei has recently parted the ways with Panionios of Greece. The Iranian midfielder has always had a good relationship with Las Palmas President Miguel Ángel Ramírez and now trains with La Liga team to maintain his form until signing with new club. […]

TEHRAN – Iran U-17 football team striker Allahyar Sayyadmanesh has reached an agreement to join Turkish giant Galatasaray. The 16-year-old player, who currently plays in Iranian club Saipa, has traveled to Istanbul to negotiate with Galatasaray. Sayyadmanesh will join Galatasaray during the January transfer window if he reaches final agreement with the Turkish side. Sayyadmanesh […]

TEHRAN- Reigning champion Iran, who has won the title 11 times, has been drawn in Group C alongside Iraq, China PR and Myanmar. Three time winner Japan will have Uzbekistan, Korea Republic and Tajikistan for company in Group B. Japan last won the tournament with back-to-back titles in 2012-2014 with their first being in 2006. […]