‘No Date, No Signature’ wins Gold Hugo at Chicago filmfest.
TEHRAN– Iranian drama ‘No Date, No Signature’ directed by Vahid Jalilvand has won the Grand Prize of 2017 Chicago International Film Festival. Winners of the 2017 edition of Chicago International Film Festival were announced on Friday evening with Vahid Jalilvand’s No Date, No Signaturewinning the Hold Hugo, the festival’s grand prize for the best film. The […]
Iranian couple win gold at WDF Youth World Cup
The Iranian pair claimed a gold medal at the World Dart Federation (WDF) Youth World Cup 2017 on Friday. The Iranian team consists of Deniz Hashtbaran and Mahshad Avazzadeh defeated Lerena Rietbergen and Layla Brussels from the Netherlands 6-5 in the final match. The Iranian pair defeated Kristiansen/Sonnichsen from Denmark 4-1 in quarterfinals. The double […]
Iran chess players win 3 gold medals at Asian Championship for Disabled
Iranian visually-challenged and –impaired chess players have demonstrated impressive talents at the first edition of Asian Championship for Disabled, and managed to collect three gold medals at the continental sporting event. Seddigheh Sargazi participated in the tournament C contests for adults, and lifted the trophy following seven compelling rounds, the Chess Federation of the Islamic […]
Iranian Athletes Win Four Gold Medals at AIMAG
TEHRAN – Iranian sportsmen claimed four gold medals at the Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games (AIMAG) in Ashgabat on Monday. Taekwondo fighters Mahdi Eshaghi in the Men’s -54kg and Mahdi Jalali in the Men’s -74kg claimed two gold medals. Fatemeh Madahi won the bronze medal in the Women’s -46kg. Ju-jitsu fighter Masoud Jalilvand won […]
Iran Women’s Compound Team Claims Gold at World Archery Para Championships
TEHRAN – On the last day of the 2017 World Archery Para Championships in Beijing, China, Iran contested all three team gold medal finals. The women’s compound open match between Iran and China, the first and second seeds, was spectacular. China opened with a 59 to take a four point lead. But Iran then found […]
Iranian Powerlifter Majid Farzin Dreams of Winning Gold at Tokyo 2020
TEHRAN – Iranian powerlifter Majid Farzin says his main goal is to win the gold medal at Tokyo 2020. Farzin exceeded all expectations at last year’s Paralympic Games in Rio, when he set a new World and Paralympic record in the up to 80kg category with a lift of 240 kg. “Currently, my main goal […]
“The Hair” to compete in Heart of Gold festival
TEHRAN – Iranian director Babak Habibifar’s movie “The Hair” will go on screen at the 10th Heart of Gold International Short Film Festival, which will be held in Gympie, Australia from October 5 to 8. The film is about a young woman, who is trying to earn some money in a short time. Habibifar’s other […]
Iran’s Siamand Rahman Still Hungry for Further Glory
TEHRAN – World’s strongest Paralympian Siamand Rahman is ready for another showdown in the world stage. The World Championships will kick off in Mexico City less than a month. The world’s strongest Paralympian made history at Rio 2016 by breaking the 300kg barrier after lifting unprecedented 310kg in the men’s over 107kg. With two Paralympic […]