A team consisting of 18 Iranian students from University of Applied Science and Technology (UAST) will represent Iran in the event. 16 teams take part in the championships in four groups, where the first two teams of each group will advance to the quarterfinals stage. Iran along with Kazakhstan, Hong …
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Perspolis-Kashima match opportunity for cementing friendship
In its Twitter message, Iranian diplomatic mission expressed congratulations on Perspolis and Kashima advancement to AFC Champions League final match.Iranian Embassy referred to the match which is slated to be held on November 3 in Ibaraki saying it would a valuable chance for strengthening friendship between two countries.Heavyweight Persepolis club …
Read More »Iran national wushu team becomes world champion for 1st time
The competitions, which began in the Chinese city of Hangzhou on Saturday, came to an end on Sunday. The Iranian athletes won seven gold medals and a silver one to become champion of the competitions. China and Russia ranked second and third respectively following Iran. In all the past eight …
Read More »Iranian water polo team bags bronze medal in Asia
In its fifth match, Iran was overpowered by Japan and ranked third.This is while, Japan and China ranked first and second respectively.The event was held with the particicpation of Kazakhstan, Iran, South Korea and Uzbekistan.Water polo is a competitive team sport played in the water between two teams. The game …
Read More »Iranian rock climber earns bronze in China World Cup
In the qualifiers match, Alipour defeated his Russia rival and ranked third.France and Indonesia ranked first and second respectively.Alipour carries the title of Usain Bolt of speed climbing. Usain St Leo Bolt is a Jamaican sprinter. He is the first person to hold both the 100 meters and 200 meters …
Read More »Iran athlete bags gold medal in World Wushu Championships
The 9th Sanda World Cup began Saturday morning in the Chinese city of Hangzhou, which will end tomorrow.The medalists of the 2017 World Championship have permission to attend the World Cup.The team of Iran with five male Sanda athletes and three women has taken part in the World Cup.At 65 …
Read More »VAR systems to be used at Iranian stadiums
Fereydoun Esfahanian, Head of the Referees Committee at the Football Federation of Iran, said the Referees Committee has put the issue on the agenda and the system will be pilot tested at Azadi Stadium [the biggest sports complex in Iran].The VAR system was used in both 2017 and 2018 World …
Read More »Iran remains Asia’s best in latest FIFA Ranking
Australia’s 4-0 win over Kuwait during the international break pushed the Socceroos one position up to 42nd, while Japan was the Continent’s best mover, moving four spots up to 50th, courtesy of its wins against Panama and Uruguay earlier this month, the-afc.com reported.Korea Republic, which also beat Uruguay and drew …
Read More »Iranian paracanoe team turns champion of Asian paracanoe championships
Iran’s Canoeing, Rowing and Sailing Federation said Iranian athletes won 35 medals, including 14 gold, 12 silver and nine bronze medals.The U-23 team of Iran, won five gold, eight silver and four bronze medals to stand second in the list. The youth team also won three gold, two silver and …
Read More »Iran wins over host rivals in waterpolo
The U-19 competitions started in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on Wednesday and will be underway for six days (October 24-28).The Iranian team will face China on Friday. Five other teams, including those from Kazakhstan, Japan, China, South Korea and the one from the host country Uzbekistan, are busy competing. 1420**2050Follow us on …
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