Sports
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Iran head to Nagoya with a strong delegation
TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) – Nagoya is preparing to host one of Asia’s biggest sporting events, with millions of sports fans across the continent turning their attention to the 20th Asian Games.
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Iran targets 2026 Asian Para Games success: Official
TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – Head of Iran's Sports Federation for the Disabled Jalil Koohpayehzadeh says the 2026 Asian Para Games are a matter of national pride, with Iran determined to defend its runner-up finish from the Hangzhou edition.
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Iran to send 282 athletes to 2026 Asian Games
TEHRAN, Jul. 01 (MNA) – Iran will send a delegation of 282 athletes to compete at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
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FFIRI denounces US to cancel ticket quota for 2026 World Cup
TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – Strongly condemning the US officials' behavior ahead of prestigious sports event, Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) has lashed out at the US decision to cancel its ticket quota for 2026 World Cup.
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Amir Hossein Zare, Zahra Kiani named Iran’s Champions gala
TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – Wrestler Amir-Hossein Zare and wushu athlete Zahra Kiani have been introduced Iran's top sports personalities of the Persian calendar year 1404 (March 2025-March 2026).
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Sanya 2026: Iran beach handball start on high
TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – Iran’s national beach handball team launched its campaign at the 6th Asian Beach Games with a commanding performance, defeating the Philippines 2-0 on Tuesday.
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2026 Winter Olympics wrap up in Italy
TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – The closing ceremony of the XXV Winter Olympic Games in Italy was concluded.
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Pouladgar named Iran’s Chef de Mission for Asian para games
TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) – Mohammad Pouladgar was named the Chef de Mission of Iran’s delegation for the 2026 Asian Para Games in Nagoya.
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By: Ayoub Ghaderi
5th edition of ‘Kish Grand Marathon’
KISH, Dec. 06 (MNA) – The 5th edition of “Kish Grand Marathon” was held on Kish Island with the participation of nearly 5,000 runners from across the country in two divisions: men's and women's, turning the island into a passionate scene of contest.
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Iran finishes in 3rd place in Islamic games in Riyadh
TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) – Iran ranked in the third place at the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games, known as Riyadh 2025, which wrapped up in the Saudi capital on Friday.
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Iran’s women’s volleyball claims bronze at 2025 ISG
TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – Iran’s women’s volleyball team claimed a bronze medal at the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games (ISG) on Thursday.