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Footballer Daniel Davari invited to Iranian national team
Iranian-German keeper Daniel Davari has been invited to the Iranian national football team for the 2015 AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Kuwait on March 26. Davari had been invited to Iran football team for the match against Lebanon on February 6 but withdrew due to his concentration on his club's matches. - 3/17/13
Iranian American Wonderkid Runs 100 Yards For 40 Yard Touchdown
American Football may be in its infancy in the UAE, but 12-year-old Kian Sohrabi is doing his best to put it on the map. Sohrabi has been the talk of the sport's community over the past few days, and it's little wonder, after scoring a stunning touchdown that has had Sport360 towers in raptures. - 3/12/13
Photos: Paragliding in Mazandaran, Iran
Paragliding is a favorite adventure for tourists visiting the town of Galugah by the Caspian Sea in Iran's Mazandaran province. The heights at the village of Mahdirjeh offer a great point to soar about the beautiful landscape and enjoy the breathtaking scenery. - 3/6/13
Hamed Haddadi to wear No. 98 with the Suns in honor of Iran
Phoenix Suns center Hamed Haddadi has decided to pay tribute to his home country by choosing to wear No. 98, Iran's international telephone code. According to ESPN's NBA reporter Arash Markazi, the switch was made from his old number 15 as a sort of homage to his native Iran. The number 98 is Iran's international telephone country code. - 3/3/13
Iran leaders gain as football loses
"My experience as the national team manager of Iran was that football plays a major role in the political, social and even economic direction that the nation takes and the people who decide the direction of the country are constantly using the game for their political agenda," said Afshin Ghotbi, head coach of the national team from 2009 to 2011. John Duerden, Aljazeera - 3/3/13
Photos: Celebrations in Tabriz after Traktorsazi defeats Al Jazira in ACL
Iran's Traktorsazi football team kicked off this year's Asian Champions League with a 3-1 win over Al Jazira of the United Arab Emirates in Group A on Tuesday. After the game, people celebrated their home team's win in the streets of Tabriz. - 2/27/13
Iran wrestling team invited to New York: Report
The U.S. Wrestling Federation has invited the Iranian freestyle team to participate in the exhibition match in New York's Times Square, the Iranian media reported. The U.S. Wrestling has said that a dual meet will be held in May. - 2/27/13
Wrestling Diplomacy Cuts Tension at Nuclear Talks With Iran
U.S. diplomats found rare common ground with the Islamic Republic at a fresh round of nuclear negotiations between Tehran and world powers, noting Iran's victory in the freestyle wrestling World Cup held in the Iranian capital last week. -Reuters - 2/27/13
US, Iran Go to the Mat for Olympic Wrestling
The United States and Iran rarely agree on much. But now sports officials in both countries are going to the mat to try to save wrestling as an Olympic sport. World Championship wrestling in Tehran pits the United States against Iran. But the match is about more than victory for one side or the other. For the wrestlers and their coaches, it is the start of a shared struggle. - 2/23/13
The Phoenix Suns acquire Haddadi
The Phoenix Suns have traded backup point guard Sebastian Telfair to the Toronto Raptors for center Hamed Haddadi and a second-round pick. The 7-2 center became the first Iranian-born player in NBA history when he made his debut with the Memphis Grizzlies in 2008-09, according to insidehoops. - 2/23/13
Photos: Iran overpowers US freestyle wrestling team 6-1 at World Cup in Tehran
Defending World champion Iranian freestyle wrestling team in a brilliant performance on Thursday evening overpowered US free style wrestling team 6-1. Iranian team set a shining record on the first day of the international tournament and powerfully won all five teams in its pool. - 2/22/13
Iran wins Freestyle Wrestling World Cup 2013 title
Iran has grabbed the 2013 Freestyle Wrestling World Cup title after beating Russia on the final day of the tournament in Tehran. Russia finished runner-up, followed by the United States on Friday at the 12,000-seat hall of the Azadi Sports Complex in west Tehran. - 2/22/13
Iran, US strongest ally in wrestling: US national wrestling teams director
The national teams director for USA wrestling says Iran is 'one of the strongest allies' of the US in wrestling, siding with the Islamic Republic in efforts to reverse a decision by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to exclude wrestling from the 2020 Summer Olympic Games. - 2/21/13
Iran wins Greco-Roman silver at Wrestling World Cup
Iran had to settle for a silver in the Greco-Roman Wrestling World Cup 2013, which was held, in Tehran, after losing to powerhouse Russia in the final. On Wednesday, Russia defeated Iran 5-2 in the gold medal match, which was held at Tehran's Azadi Sports Complex. - 2/20/13
Sports brings nations together: U.S. wrestling coach
The United States freestyle wrestling coach Zeke Jones has said that sports bring nations together. In an email interview with the Tehran Times on Tuesday, Jones also talked about the 2013 Freestyle World Cup, which will be held in Tehran from February 20 to 21. - 2/20/13
Photos: 2013 Greco-Roman Wrestling World Cup in Tehran
Iran defeated Turkey 4-3 in the first match of the 2013 Greco-Roman wrestling World Cup in Tehran on Tuesday. The Iranian team next overcame Kazakhstan 6-1 and will wrestle with Hungary and Azerbaijan later in the day. It is predicted that Iran and Russia will face each other in the final. - 2/19/13
U.S. Wrestling Team To Compete In Freestyle World Cup in Iran
Wrestling is a national sport in Iran, and huge sellout crowds are expected to fill the Azadi Sports Complex all week long. USA Wrestling has a close relationship with the Iranian Wrestling Federation, and U.S. teams have competed in Iran numerous times since 1998, when a U.S. freestyle wrestling team was the first U.S. sports team to compete in Iran after the Iranian Revolution. - 2/16/13
U.S., Iran, Russia team up to save wrestling
On the world stage, the U.S. is in dire conflict with Iran and Russia. On the wrestling mat, the three powers in the sport suddenly are in alliance. "I think without a doubt we're together on the wrestling front," says Greg Strobel, two-time former U.S. Olympic wrestling coach and former coach at Lehigh University. "We'll be working together." -Gary Mihoces, USA Today - 2/15/13
Vote 'No' to dropping wrestling out of Olympic sports
ESPN, leading website in sports, has held poll to elicit the viewers' opinion on which sports should be dropped from Olympic. This comes after decision by IOC to drop wrestling out of Olympic. ESPN has also polled other 26 sports to remain in the list. - 2/13/13
Iranian official calls for efforts to prevent removal of wrestling from Olympic games
As it looks to revamp the Games sports program, the International Olympic Committeeˈs Executive Board said in a surprise recommendation on Tuesday that wrestling should be removed from the 2020 Olympic Games. - 2/12/13
Photos: Iran basketball team clinches WABA title
Iran claimed the title of the 2013 West Asian Basketball Association (WABA) Championship on Saturday. The Persians rolled past Lebanon 100-86 in Tehran's Azadi Basketball Hall. - 2/10/13
Brazilian football player Juninho joins Iran's Foolad
Roberto Neves Adam Junior "Juninho" has reached an agreement to join Iranian football team Foolad. The 23-year-old Brazilian will reunite with his countrymen Leandro Padovani Celin and Luciano Pereira Mendes in the Ahvaz-based team. - 2/8/13
Football: Iran defeats Lebanon 5-0 in World Cup qualifying game in Tehran
Javad Nekounam starred with a hat-trick as three-time champions Iran kick-started their 2015 Asian Cup qualifying campaign with a crushing 5-0 victory over Lebanon on Wednesday. The rousing win made Iran early favourites to join Japan, host nation Australia and South Korea, who finished first, second and third in 2011, at the Asian Cup's next edition in early 2015. - 2/6/13
Iranian players are talented: Women's football coach Helena Costa
Iran women's football coach Helena Costa said that the Iranian players are so talented. "The Iranian players are so talented but they need to improve their tactical skills as well," the Portuguese said. - 2/4/13
Iran's Behdad Salimi named Best Lifter of Year 2012
Iran's superheavyweight lifter Behdad Salimi was selected as the Best Lifter of the Year 2012 on Thursday. Over 1,300 verified voters took part in the election, which was organized by the International Weightlifting Federation site. - 2/2/13
Iran football coach Carlos Queiroz blasts Lebanon for time-wasting
Iran football coach Carlos Queiroz criticized Lebanon for time-wasting ahead of the match against the West Asian team in the 2015 AFC Asian Cup qualification. Carlos Queiroz's team has lost to Lebanon 1-0 in the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier in September in Beirut. Iran is scheduled to face Lebanon on Wednesday in Tehran's Azadi Stadium. - 2/2/13
Haddadi: "I miss the Grizzlies fans"
Iranian center Hamed Haddadi said on Saturday that he misses the Grizzlies fans after leaving the NBA team. The Toronto Raptors acquired center Hamed Haddadi and Rudy Gay on Wednesday. - 2/2/13
Iran Wins Asian Beach Soccer Championship on Penalties
Iran made history by winning the Asian beach soccer championship for the first time. Iran came back from a 6-3 deficit to secure a 6-6 draw against Japan in regulation time of the final of the Asian qualifiers for the 2013 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup. - 1/28/13
Daniel Davari uninterested in joining Iran football team
Germany's Eintracht Braunschweig keeper Daniel Davari has said that he is not interested in joining the Iran football team at the moment, a report says. The Iranian Football Federation (IFF) recently opened an inquiry into German-Iranian keeper, but he declined the invitation, saying he wanted to concentrate on his club. - 1/28/13
Football: Daniel Davari to wear Iran No. 1 shirt
Iranian-German keeper Daniel Davari will be invited to the Iran football team, coach Carlos Queiroz said on Monday. The Iranian Football Federation (IFF) has recently opened an inquiry into German-Iranian keeper, who currently plays for Eintracht Braunschweig in the 2. Bundesliga. - 1/23/13
FIFA banns Iran football coach for two matches: report
FIFA banned Iran football coach Carlos Queiroz for two matches for insulting South Korean captain during Iran's 1-0 win over South Korea in October. - 1/23/13
Iran's Mehdi Mahdavikia voted Asia's Most Popular Footballer
Mehdi Mahdavikia of Iran was voted the Most Popular Footballer in Asia amongst currently active players in 2012, according to the results of voting on the website of the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS). - 1/13/13
I'm ready to help Memphis Grizzlies win: Haddadi
Memphis Grizzlies center Hamed Haddadi says he has worked hard over the summer to get in shape. Haddadi has played in just eight games this season, but three of those appearances have come in the last four games, according to Commercial Appeal. - 1/9/13
Iran football coach: "I don't have a magic wand"
Iran football coach Carlos Queiroz says he has no magic wand to create new players. "There are horrible typhoons in front of us. We could have earned the better results in the previous matches but suffered two bitter defeats against Lebanon and Uzbekistan," Queiroz said on Friday. - 1/5/13
Photos: Alpline Ski Competitions at Darbandsar Ski Resort, Tehran
The second round of the International Alpine skiing competitions was held in Darbandsar Ski Resort north of Tehran with the participation of athletes from Poland, Slovenia, India and Iranian clubs. - 1/1/13
Iran Football Coach Carlos Queiroz Laughs Off Red Bulls Link
"Without a doubt, we will talk about consecutive victories in the 2014 World Cup qualifiers in the new year. There is nothing to say. I wish you all a happy new year," Queiroz said in a letter sent to Khabaronline on Tuesday. - 1/1/13
Iran Football Coach Shortlisted for New York Red Bulls Job: Report
Iran football coach Carlos Queiroz is a candidate to take charge of New York Red Bulls, MLS Soccer reported. - 12/29/12
Iranian men's snooker team named world second team
According to data released by the International Billiards and Snooker Federation (IBSF), Pakistan is the world's snooker champion team with 172 points. Iran, moving two places up in the latest IBSF ranking, is in the second place with 144 points. It is followed by England with 142 points. - 12/24/12
Photos: Little World Champion, Iranian Girl Motahare Asadi, Has Big Dreams
Motahare Asadi from Iran won the gold medal of the World Youth Chess Championships 2012 on November 19. In the competitions held in Maribor, Slovenia from November 7-19 Asadi finished at the first place in the U8 Girls section where she collected 10.5 points. - 12/23/12
Lifter of the Year 2012: Vote for Iranian weight-lifting giant
International Weightlifting Federation has announced the voting for the best weightlifter of the year for 2012. Behdad Salimi, Iranian weight lifter in +105kg category, is the only Iranian representative among the candidates. - 12/22/12
Persepolis coach Manuel Jose resigns: report
Persepolis coach Manual Jose has resigned, Iranian media outlets reported on Saturday. Last week, Yahya Golmohammadi replaced the Portuguese coach following poor results in the Iran Professional League. - 12/22/12
Iran's football coach: It's time to be united
Iran failed to qualify for the semifinal round of the 2012 West Asian Football Federation (WAFF) Championship. However, Queiroz insisted on Monday that he took advantage of the game and would pick up some young players for the World Cup qualifier. - 12/17/12
Football: Iran eliminated from WAFF despite defeating Yemen
Iran defeated Yemen in the 2012 West Asian Football Federation (WAFF) Championship on Saturday but the team failed to book a place in the semifinals round. Iran defeated Yemen 2-1 in the match held at the Al-Sadaqua Walsalam Stadium in Kuwait City. - 12/16/12
Iran held by 10-man Bahrain in WAFF
Iran football team failed to beat 10-man Bahrain in the 2012 West Asian Football Federation (WAFF) Championship on Wednesday. In the match held at the Al-Sadaqua Walsalam Stadium in Kuwait City, Iran was held to a goalless draw against Bahrain in Group B. - 12/13/12
Iran ranks 2nd in World Taekwondo Championships in Colombia
Iran ranked second in the seventh WTF World Taekwondo Poomsea Championships 2012 in Tunja, Colombia. The Iranian national team managed to win one gold, three silver and five bronze medals. - 12/10/12
Iran's female shooting team wins silver medal
The Iranian female shooting team became vice-champion of trapshooting in India's clay pigeon shooting competitions by winning the sport event's silver medal, the secretary of Iran's Shooting Federation said. - 12/10/12
Football: Iran, Saudi Arabia play out goalless draw
Neither Iran nor Saudi Arabia was able to produce a goal in the first group match of the 2012 West Asian Football Federation (WAFF) Championship. - 12/9/12
Photos: Basij goes face to face with Pollution in Tehran
A group of Basij members daringly confronted Tehran toxic pollution on Thursday. Sort of! They paraglided right into it! - 12/6/12
Iran Football Federation named Asia's best
Iran Football Federation (IFF) was chosen as the AFC Member Association of the Year by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) at a glittering ceremony on Thursday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Iran's futsal team was also selected as the best team in Asia. - 12/1/12
Iran finishes 2nd in World Cup Taekwondo Team Championships
Iran finished in second place of the 2012 World Cup Taekwondo Team Championships held in Santa Cruz, Aruba on Sunday. Defending champion Iran lost to South Korea 27-13 and came second. - 11/27/12
Ali Karimi among three nominated for AFC Player of the Year award
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced the final three names for the 2012 AFC Player of the Year award award. - 11/25/12
We'll not axe Carlos Queiroz: Iran football chief
Head of the Iran Football Federation Ali Kaffashian said on Tuesday that he has not decided to axe Carlos Queiroz. Iran lost to Uzbekistan last week in the 2012 World Cup qualifier and has a difficult task to advance directly to the competitions. - 11/21/12
The "Leopard of Iran" gone missing on Mont Blanc
Iranian experienced mountaineer Mahdi Amidi Ahang has not yet found after more than one month. Amidi, known as snow leopard of Iran, was last seen on 16th October at near the Tete Rousse refuge on the Mont Blanc in the Alps. - 11/20/12
Iranian duo shortlisted for AFC Player of the Year Award
Ali Karimi and Mohsen Bengar of Iran have been nominated for the 2012 AFC Player of the Year award on Sunday. Japan, Korea Republic and China have a player each in the list. - 11/18/12
Iran loses to Uzbekistan in World Cup qualifier
Uzbekistan stunned host Iran in a 2014 World Cup qualifier on Wednesday. The Iranian national football team lost 1-0 to the Uzbeks in front of 40,000 home fans at Tehran's Azadi Stadium. - 11/15/12
UK refuses visa to Iran's snooker world champ
The British government is preventing the current IBSF World Snooker Championship title-holder from taking part in a key international tournament because he is Iranian. - 11/15/12
Former Iran futsal coach rips officials
Former Iran futsal coach Hossein Shams harshly criticized the Iranian football officials after Iran futsal team was eliminated from the 2012 Futsal World Cup. - 11/12/12
Iran eliminated from Futsal World Cup after surprise loss to Colombia
Colombia stunned Asian heavyweight Iran in FIFA Futsal World Cup Thailand on Sunday. The South American nation defeated Iran 2-1 at Bangkok's Nimibutr Stadium in the knock out stage. - 11/11/12
Futsal World Cup: Iran, Panama progress after close encounter
In a decisive match at the Nimibutr Stadium, Iran made sure of second place in Group B in a thrilling encounter as they defeated Panama 4-3 at Nimibutr Stadium. - 11/8/12
Carlos Queiroz names Iran squad for World Cup qualifier
Carlos Queiroz has named his 25-man Iran squad on Wednesday for the 2014 World Cup qualifier against Uzbekistan. Iran will play Uzbekistan on November 14 in Tehran's Azadi Stadium. - 11/7/12
Iran defeats Tajikistan 6-1 in football friendly
Iran football team crushed Tajikistan 6-1 in a friendly game held in Tehran's Azadi Stadium on Tuesday. - 11/7/12
FIFA praises Iran's futsal performace in World Cup
"Iran has taken another major step towards reaching the last 16 with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Morocco at Bangkok's Huamark indoor stadium. Goals from Ali Hassanzadeh and Afshin Kazemi secured the points for his team, which now only needs a point in their final Group B match against Panama be guaranteed a top two spot and a place in the knockout rounds," said FIFA. - 11/5/12
Iranian Table Tennis player Noshad Alamiyan wins 2012 ITTF World Tour
Iran's Noshad Alamiyan and the host nation's Petrissa Solja emerged as the winners of the respective Under 21 Men's and Under 21 Women's Singles titles at the GAC GROUP 2012 ITTF World Tour German Open in Bremen on Saturday 3rd November. - 11/4/12
Iran wins 6th Asian Youth Boys' Volleyball Championship
Iran beat China in a breathtaking final at the 2012 Asian Youth Boys' Championship on Thursday. The Persians beat China in five-set (21-25, 25-21, 23-25,28-26,15-8) in the final match at Tehran's Azadi Volleyball Hall in presence of about 3,000 Iranian fans. - 11/3/12
Iran holds Spain in Futsal World Cup
Iran came from two goals down to draw 2-2 with mighty Spain in its FIFA Futsal World Cup 2012 opener at the Huamark Indoor Stadium in Bangkok on Friday. - 11/3/12
Photos: Iran books berth in FIVB World Youth Championship after defeating Thailand
Iran beat Thailand in three straight sets (25-11, 25-16, 25-23) in the Asian Youth Boy's Volleyball Championship in Tehran's Azadi Stadium on Tuesday. - 10/31/12
Iran football team sets sights on Uzbekistan
Iran captain Javad Nekounam says after beating South Korea, the national team has set sights on Uzbekistan for the 2014 World Cup qualifier. - 10/18/12
Photos: Iran beats S Korea in 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification match
Ten-man Iran has defeated South Korea 1-0 in a home game in Asia's fourth round of 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification. The match was held at Azadi stadium in Tehran with 100,000 spectators in attendance on Tuesday. - 10/17/12
Iranian Discus Thrower Ehsan Hadadi May Stay in U.S.
Olympic silver medalist Ehsan Hadadi is likely to travel to U.S. as he prepares himself for the 2013 World Championships. - 10/17/12
10-man Iran defeats South Korea in World Cup qualifier
TEHRAN - Iran defeated Asian giant South Korea 1-0 in qualifying for the 2014 World Cup on Tuesday. Iran captain Javad Nekounam scored the winning goal with a shot from just outside the penalty area in the 75th minute. - 10/16/12
Photos: Ahmadinejad backs Iran's football team ahead of S. Korea challenge
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has expressed his support for the national football team ahead of this week's crucial match against South Korea. Iran will face the Korean team on Tuesday in Tehran's Azadi Stadium in Group A of the 2014 World Cup qualifier in Asian zone. - 10/15/12
Coach says Iran ready to beat South Korea
Iran football coach Carlos Queiroz says his team can defeat South Korea. Iran will meet the Korean team on Tuesday in Tehran's Azadi Stadium in Group A of the 2014 World Cup qualifier. - 10/13/12
Photos: Iranian Football Team's Practice Session
Iran football coach Carlos Queiroz has selected his 24-man team for the upcoming World Cup qualifier in group A against South Korea. Iran is to play the Korean team on October 16 in Tehran's Azadi Stadium. - 10/9/12
Iran finishes 3rd in Asian Junior Volleyball Championship
Iran finished in third place at the 2012 Asian Junior Men's Volleyball Championship in Urmia, Iran. - 10/6/12
Iran football team apologizes to fans for Lebanon defeat
Iran football players have officially apologized to the home fans for losing a 2014 World Cup qualifier to Lebanon. Iran lost to Lebanon 1-0 in Beirut on September 11 in Group A. The second place Iran is scheduled to play group leader South Korea on October 16 in Tehran's Azadi Stadium. - 10/1/12
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