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Iranian federation calls on AFC to dismiss untrue claims about Iran's security
TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) – A spokesman with the Islamic Republic of Iran Football Federation noted that Iran is fully ready to host international teams.
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Iranian federation calls on AFC to dismiss untrue claims about Iran's security
TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) – A spokesman with the Islamic Republic of Iran Football Federation noted that Iran is fully ready to host international teams.
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U-23 football team fails to enter Tokyo Olympics
TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) – Iran U-23 football team beat China 1-0 in their last group game of 2020 Tokyo Olympic qualifiers; however, the Iranian young players failed to advance to the next round and lost hopes for qualifying for the Olympic Games as they finished third in the group behind South Korea and Uzbekistan.
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Esteghlal, Shahr Khodro learn opponents at 2020 ACL Preliminary Stage
TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) – Iranian football clubs Esteghlal and Shahr Khodro have learned their fate at the 2020 AFC Champions League Preliminary Stage Two.
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What awaits Iran volleyball at 2020 Tokyo Olympics?
TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) – Iranian men’s national volleyball team managed to secure tickets to the 2020 Olympics, obtaining the aim that had been set long ago.
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Four Iranian freestyle wrestlers to compete for Olympics’ ticket in Italy
TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) – Iran’s freestyle wrestling team will depart Tehran for Rome on Wednesday to participate in Matteo Pellicone competition.
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Persepolis signs Nigerian striker Osaguona
TEHRAN, Jan. 13 (MNA) – Persepolis football team has signed a half-season deal with Nigerian striker Christian Osaguona in a bid to boost its attacking line.
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Iran volleyball qualify for Tokyo 2020
TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – Iran eased past China in straight sets (25-14, 25-22, 25-14) on Sunday at the AVC Men’s Tokyo Volleyball Qualification tournament to book a place at the 2020 Olympic Games as the best Asian team.
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Iran edges South Korea to reach final of Olympics qualifiers
TEHRAN, Jan. 11 (MNA) – Iran national volleyball team gained a hard-fought win over South Korea on Saturday in the semifinal of AVC Men's Volleyball Olympic Qualification Tournament.
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FIFA approves Baharvand as head of Iranian football federation
TEHRAN, Jan. 11 (MNA) – The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has confirmed the appointment of Heidar Baharvand as the acting president of Iran's Football Federation.
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Iran volleyball gains second straight-sets win at Olympic qualification tournament
TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – Iranian men’s national volleyball team defeated Kazakhstan in three straight sets (28-26, 25-16, 25-18) in their second match of AVC Men's Volleyball Olympic Qualification Tournament in China.
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Iran volleyball team arrives in China for 2020 Olympics qualification
TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – Iranian men’s national volleyball teams arrived in China on Saturday to participate in AVC Men's Volleyball Olympic Qualification Tournament.
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Iran’s sports community reacts to US’ assassination of Gen. Soleimani
TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – Hours after the news of Gen. Soleimani’s martyrdom was announced, the Iranian sports community along with other Iranians blasted the United States’ act of terror.
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VIDEO: Watch Jahanbakhsh’s stunning bicycle kick goal against Chelsea
TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – Thanks to a stunning overhead goal by its Iranian winger Alireza Jahanbakhsh, Brighton managed to gain one point from Chelsea on Wednesday.
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By: Mohammadreza Abbasi
Iran U23 last training session before departing for Thailand
TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – Iran national under-23 football team held its last training session on Wed. morning before its departure to Thailand for obtaining the Olympics quota for the 2020 AFC U23 Championship slated for January 8-26. Veteran Iranian football players were present during the training.
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Tehran to host 2020 FIBA U16 Asian Championship
TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – FIBA Asia has chosen Iranian capital of Tehran for hosting the 2020 edition of FIBA U16 Asian Championship.
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India’s Kumar to represent UWW in Intl. Takhti Cup
TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Ashok Kumar Bhanwala of India will make a trip to Iran as the United World Wrestling representative for the 2020 Freestyle International Takhti Cup.
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By: Maryam Kamyab
Iran's Pahlevani Wrestling C’ship
TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – The final day of Iran's Pahlevani Wrestling Championship was held on Monday in Tehran’s Iran Mall. Jaber Sadeghzadeh won the ‘Pahlevani’ title with a victory over Mehdi Hassanpour in the final match of the +100kg category.
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IOC confirms Iran’s Saeid Marouf candidacy for election to Athletes' Commission
TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has confirmed the candidacy of Saeid Marouf, captain of the Iranian national volleyball team, for election to its Athletes' Commission.
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By: Mohammadreza Abbasi
Iranian volleyball team holds training session
TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – Iran Men’s National Volleyball players took part in a training session on Monday evening in the presence of Igor Kolakovic, the head coach. The team will leave Tehran for China to take part in Tokyo 2020 Olympics qualifiers.
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“Heidar Baharvand” named IFF acting president
TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – At the decision of members of the Presiding Board of Iran Football Federation (IFF), Heidar Baharvand replaced Former President of Iran Football Federation Mehdi Taj.
