Sports
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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.
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8th day of Asian Youth Games 2025
TEHRAN, Oct. 29 (MNA) – The Iranian sports caravan, titled "Ambassadors of Hope," is participating in the third Asian Youth Games in Bahrain with the presence of 236 athletes in 22 fields.
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Third day of Asian Youth Games 2025
TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) – The Iranian sports caravan, titled "Ambassadors of Hope," is participating in the third Asian Youth Games in Bahrain with the presence of 236 athletes in 22 fields.
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Iranian Muay Thai athlete Saba Chenari passes away
TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) – Iranian national Muay Thai team member Saba Chenari has passed away due to cardiac complications, the Ministry of Sports and Youth confirmed on Wednesday night.
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Iran 2nd at 2025 Asian Aquatics Championships
TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) – Iran’s men’s water polo team finished in second place at the 2025 Asian Aquatics Championships after losing to China in the final match.
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Iran’s Salehi snatches gold medal at Para Athletics C'ship
TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Elham Salehi of Iran claimed a gold medal at the New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships on Wednesday.
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Iran to face India at FIBA U-16 Women's Asia Cup 2025-Division B Final
TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – Iran defeated Hong Kong 64-20 on Thursday to book its place at the FIBA U-16 Women's Asia Cup 2025-Division B Final.
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By: Foad Ashtari
Tehran hosts boys’ junior athletics championship
TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – The second day of the Boys’ Junior and Youth Athletics Club Championship was held Saturday at Aftab Enghelab Sports Complex in Tehran.
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Iran, Tajikistan sign MoU to enhance sports cooperation
TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – The Minister of Sports and Youth of Iran and the Sports Minister of Tajikistan signed a cooperation agreement to develop sports cooperation between the two countries.
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Iran’s government congratulates success of deaf futsal team
TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – The Government of Iran has congratulated the national deaf futsal team on their achievement at the 2025 World Deaf Futsal Championships held in Italy.
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Pezeshkian congrats Iran labor team’s success at CSIT Games
TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian extended his congratulations to Iran’s labor sports team for their outstanding performance at the 8th CSIT World Sports Games for Workers and Amateurs, held in Loutraki, Greece, from June 3-8, 2025.
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Iran , Tajikistan sign sport cooperation document
TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – The National Olympic Committees of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Tajikistan has signed a sports cooperation document.
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By: Ayoub Ghaderi
Kish Island hosts 1st half marathon competition
TEHRAN, Feb. 28 (MNA) – The first Kish Half Marathon competition was held with the participation of about 500 male and female runners from all over the country.
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Iran’s Alpine skiers snatch four medals in China
TEHRAN, Feb. 28 (MNA) – Iranian athletes have bagged four medals at the 33rd Asian Alpine Skiing Championship held in China.
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Iran finish last at Development Cup-2025
TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – Iran U17 football team lost to Tajikistan 4-1 on penalties to come eighth at the Development Cup-2025 on Friday.
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Iran's Toosi breaks record in running indoor 200m
TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) – Iranian national female sprinter Maryam Toosi has broken the Iranian women's indoor 200m record at the Women's Nevada track and field competition.
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Iran’s women’s taekwondo coach Maddah resigns
TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) – Iran’s women’s taekwondo head coach Minoo Maddah stepped down from his role
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Takhti; most legendary, chivalrous wrestler of Iran history
TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) – Iranian freestyle wrestler Gholam Reza Takhti passed away on January 7, 1968, but his fans still remember him as a hero who will continue to live in the hearts of his lovers and history of sport in Iran.
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Iran's Persepolis FC want Terzic as head coach: Media
TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – Sports media have reported that the Iranian giant football club Persepolis want to sign Edin Terzic as head coach.
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Iran learns fate at AFC U20 Asian Cup 2025
TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) – The AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2025 is primed for thrilling action following the conclusion of the official draw at Grand Skylight International Guanlan in Shenzhen, China on Thursday.
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Tabriz-Kndovan cycling tour
TABRIZ, Nov. 07 (MNA) – A cycling tournament was held on Thursday for the bicycle runners between the city of Tabriz and the village of Kandovan in the East Azarbaijan Province.
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By: Nadia Pormah
Ice hockey match in Iran
TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – Two Iranian youth teams faced each other at the end of ice hockey season.
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By: Fatemeh Amouzad
Renovation of football stadium of Azadi Sports Complex
TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – The renovation of football stadium of Azadi Sports Complex is underway which is the best news for the football fans who want to cheer on their fans.
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Over 500 Palestinian athletes killed by Israeli war in Gaza
TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Since Israel's assault on Gaza began on Oct. 7, 2023, more than 500 athletes, referees, and sports officials have been killed, including nearly 300 football players, local Palestinian health authorities said on Tuesday.
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By: Fouad Ashtari
Introduction ceremony of Youth Affairs and Sports Minister
TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – The introduction ceremony of Iran’s Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali was held at the compound of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in the presence of First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref.
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Iran finishes 2024 Paris Olympics in 21st place
TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – Iran finished 2024 Paris Olympics in the 21st place after winning a total of 12 medals on Sunday.
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VIDEO: World pole vault jump record breaks at 2024 Olympics
TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – Duplantis, the Louisiana-born 24-year-old who competes for his mother's native Sweden, cleared 6.25 meters (20 feet, 6 inches) to break the world record for the ninth time -- but the first time on his sport's grandest stage.
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Eighth day of 2024 Paris Olympic Games
TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – The 2024 Paris Olympic Games hosts athletes from more than 200 countries from July 26 to August 11. The pictures show photos from the eighth day of the games.