Mohammad Ali Haqshenas

By: Mohammad Ali Haqshenas

What to expect from Iran’s athletes at Tokyo Olympics

TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – Comprised of 66 athletes, Iran’s delegation to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics will aim to improve the country’s rank in the medal table compared to the previous edition.

Iran determined to boost port capacities amid Eurasian coop.

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – Iran is boosting its ports both in the south and north of the county to improve trade with other countries and enhance its share in international corridors. 

By: Mohammad Ali Haqshenas

67 years after 1953 Coup; Is it possible to put trust in US?

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – Iran is marking the 67th anniversary of the 1953 Coup, a clear foreign intervention by the United States that shaped Iran-US relations up to now.

By: Mohammad Ali Haqshenas

Team Melli’s link with Stramaccioni; a sales pitch?

TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – Italian media outlets reported talks between Iranian Football Federation and ex-Esteghlal head coach Andrea Stramaccioni for taking charge of Team Melli.

AFC ban on Iranian teams continuation of anti-Iranian scenario: expert

TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) – A veteran sports journalist believes that the AFC’s initial decision to ban Iranian teams from hosting 2020 ACL in Iran is a continuation of a scenario that aims to put pressure on Iranian authorities through sports.

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.

By: Mohammad Ali Haqshenas

A peek into Christmas celebration in Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – One may not expect Christmas celebration in a country where 99 percent of its population is Muslim, but surprise is awaiting you in the case of Iran.

By: Mohammad Ali Haqshenas

Time to change Iran volleyball main squad?

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Iran national volleyball team is going to take part in the 2019 FIVB World Cup with its main players while experts are worried about consequences of Igor kolakovic’s decision to use the same squad in successive events.

Iran eyes podium at 2019 FIVB U19 Boy’s World C’ship: coach

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Iran U-19 volleyball coach Mohammad Vakili said that his team has the chance and potential to stand at the podium of 2019 FIVB Boy’s World Championship, which is slated to be held in Tunisia.

By: Mohammad Ali Haqshenas

Iran at VNL’s Final Six; all you need to know

TEHRAN, Jul. 02 (MNA) – Showing a convincing performance, Iran managed to advance to the final round of 2019 men’s Volleyball Nations League which is going to be held in Chicago. Here is all you need to know about the team in the coming thrilling matches.

By: Mohammad Ali Haqshenas

Vardij, home of stone monsters

TEHRAN, May 04 (MNA) – Not too far from Tehran, there is a village where its rocks will kind of scare you as they look like monsters.

By: Mohammad Ali Haqshenas

Queiroz vs Lippi; who will leave?

TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – Two of the most prominent European coaches working in Asia, Marcello Lippi and Carlos Queiroz, will face each other at quarterfinals of 2019 AFC Asian Cup; an encounter which can be described as ‘clash of titans’.