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“We participated in 2017 Wrestling World Cup held in Kermanshah and Iranian people there respected us a lot and their hospitality created a good memory for us,” read the letter.“Iran and the US wrestling federations enjoy good cooperation and the American federation is ready to help quake-stricken people.”Meanwhile, American Olympic …

In his letter to Head of Iran National Olympic Committee (NOC) Kiumars Hashemi which was released on Friday, Thomas Bach extended deep grief over the deadly accident and he condoled with Iranian people.Bach referred to the important role of sports in reconstruction.A 7.3-magnitude earthquake shook the western province of Kermanshah …

Jokar received silver medal in 2004 Summer Olympics (Athens 2004) and he was the first athlete from Hamedan province who bagged Olympic medal.A 7.3-magnitude earthquake shook the western province of Kermanshah and the regions bordering Iraq on Sunday night.So far, death toll from the quake has hit 432 with the …

Ghiasvand has been recognized as the most technical athlete in Asian canoe polo championships.During the 2017 Asian Canoeing Championships which was held in Malaysia, he defeated the Japanese rival 6-5 enabling him to grab gold medal.A 7.3-magnitude earthquake shook the western province of Kermanshah and the regions bordering Iraq on …

Talking to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) on Wednesday, Javanmardi condoled with the bereaved family of Iranian quake-stricken people.Sareh Javanmardi who won gold medal in 2016 Rio Paralympics Games has been nominated by International Paralympics Committee (IPC) as the best female athlete in September.A 7.3-magnitude earthquake shook the western …

In male adult section, Iran received gold medal and in youth section Iranian athletes snatched three silver medals.Iranian female adult team was overpowered by China 4-1 and received silver medal.The 2017 Asian Canoeing Champs was held on November 9-12 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.Canoe polo, also known as Kayak polo, is …

In low kick category, Ahmadi Safa in the weight category of – 51 kg defeated Russian fighter and bagged a silver medal.WAKO World Championships 2017 was held on November 3-12 in Hungary.Kickboxing, a group of stand-up combat sports based on kicking and punching, historically developed from Karate and Muay Thai. …

Iranian teams Saipa and Islamic Azad University stood against Korea and Thailand.During the first match, Kazakhstan defeated Thailand and ranked first.In the second match, Saipa overpowered Korean rival 26-4 and stood second.Azad University team hit Thailand 18-6 and ranked third.The 11th Asian Water Polo Clubs Championship kicked off on November …

'Around the turn of the millennium, Islamic Republic of Iran fans witnessed a special time in their country's footballing history as a number of talented players made their breakthroughs. It can be argued that none of them retains the kind of recognition and fame that Ali Karimi has,' AFC website …

'I had aerobic and expert exercises for six months and after receiving permit from Iran Mountaineering and Sport Climbing Federation I together with a team travelled to Nepal,' Ahmadi told Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA).Ahmadi had also conquered Mount Damavand, Alam-Kuh, Sabalan, Oshtorankuh, Azad Kuh, Mount Binalud, Shir Kuh, Alvand …