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The competitions were attended by 265 international weightlifters in the category of +105 from 50 countries. The competitions ended on Friday while the Iranian team was crowned as the world champion for the second consecutive year winning two gold and two bronze medals and a total 243 scores.The host Japan …

The International Weightlifting Federation Junior World Championships was held in Tokyo from June 16-23. Iran’s junior team won for the championship for the second consecutive year winning two gold and two bronze medals at the tournament. President Rouhani appreciated the Iranian team’s managers and coaches, particularly the weightlifters, who made …

Head of the office Ayoob Behtaj said that the matches will start from August 10 with the five Asian volleyball powers: Iran, China, South Korea, Qatar, and the champion of Central Asia (the Maldives, Bangladesh, or Kyrgyzstan).The hosting was given to Ardebil, a province in the northwestern Iran, based on …

Moqimi competed in 4 ×100 meters relay, Deputy Head of Fars track and field committee Shahin Sheibani told Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) on Sunday.He went on to say that Iran’s track and field team received 15 colorful medals.The competition opened in Riga, Latvia, on June 13 and will wrap …

During the final match, Khan Ahmadlou in the weight category of 73 kilogram defeated the rival Belgian team, Head of the Public Relations Office of Zanjan Cooperatives, Labour, and Social Welfare office Rasoul Ahadi told Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) on Sunday.Iranian athletes had previously hit France, Austria, Spain and …

The 23rd round of the World Taekwondo Championships is slated to start from June 24 in Muju, South Korea, Head of Alborz Taekwondo Committee told Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) on Sunday.Flag bearing ceremony is scheduled to be held at the same time with the unveiling ceremony of WTF new …

Public Relations of Bandar-Torkaman, Golestan Province Sports and Youth Office announced that Ailin Babaki won two medals in track and field events.She received a silver medal in high jump and a bronze medal in triple jump.The 5th World Workers Games were held from June 13 to 18, 2017 in Riga, …

During his second match on Saturday, Taftian with the record of 10.25 in 100 meters ranked second after his French rival who ranked first.The Iranian athlete also received the permit to participate in the Asian Championships which is scheduled to be held in India on July 6-9.9376**1771 www.irna.ir

After overpowering Latvia (1), Latvia (2), France (2), Austria (2) and France (1), Iran advanced to the final match.In the first set, the Iranian team overshined Russia 21-19, and in the second defeated Russia 23-21.The third set started to identify the winner of the competitions and after hitting the Russian …

Gilan Province Sport and Youth Office Public Relations announced that Mohammad Rahbari defeated rivals in eight matches to enter the final but was defeated by his final rival. He added that in the women’s section, Faezeh Rafiee could enter round 32 but was defeated and removed from the table. In …