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Naser Mohammad Salehi told IRNA on Monday that in ranking competitions, Heidari defeated Turkish rival 3-1 and ranked 3rd.Heidari took part in 6 competitions against Kazakhstan, France, Chile and Turkey.“Karate 1 Premier League is underway with the attendance of over 1,200 fighters from 78 world countries in Paris, France.9376**1771 www.irna.ir

Kolaković is scheduled to hold talks with the officials of Iran's Volleyball Federation.He is also supposed to visit facilities and infrastructures of volleyball in Iran.Earlier, Bulgarian option Radostin Stoychev in a trip to Iran presented his ideas and suggestions after reviewing volleyball facilities, visiting clubs and holding some meetings with …

The statement said following publication of materials by media outlets on presence of the US wrestling team in Iran Wrestling World Cup, the ministry underlined safeguarding the Iranian nationals’ rights and defending interests of the Iranians.The issue was referred to the committee set up in cooperation with relevant institutes in …

The spokesman said that training camp is in progress in the city of Peshawar to prepare the U23 team.“The camp is being attended by country’s top 20 players who are learning the finer points of the game under the watchful eyes of national coaches,” he said.He added in order to …

'The request has been accepted by Wrestling Federation's Presiding Board in a meeting which was held with the attendance of members of the Presiding Board and Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Masoud Soltanifar and his support of hosting 2019 championship', Wrestling Federation reported on Monday.Iran has so far hosted …

Iranian free-style wrestling team dubbed as 'Iran Alef' defeated Armenia (8-0) and became the champion.Armenia, Belarus, Ukraine, Kirghizstan, Uzbekistan, Mongolia, Georgia, Iraq and Latin American elected team as well as two teams from Kazakhstan attended the Takhti Cup, held in northeastern province of Razavi Khorasan.Five teams of 'Iran Alef', 'Iran …

According to the International Tennis Federation (ITF), different counties such as Iran, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Poland, Greece, Pakistan, Belgium, US, Hong Kong, India, Sweden, Russia and Germany have announced readiness to participate in the upcoming event.The tournament is to be held in boys and girls singles and doubles sections.Iranian famous …

'As announced by the Futsal Planet website, Iranian national team and its goalkeeper have been nominated for the world's 2016 best in the sections of national teams and goalkeepers,' Footbal Federation reported.Iran's national footsal team ranked 3rd in the world in FIFA Futsal World Cup Colombia 2016.In addition to Iran, …

Speaking on the sidelines of the 15th International Exhibition of Sports, Sporting Goods & Equipment (SPORTEX 2017), Manaf Hashemi told IRNA that although Iranian sports goods can't be compared with those of Germany and South Korea, but the more competition between domestic and foreign investors will lead to higher quality …

Iran managed to stand first after overpowering Croatia national team 5-4 in Zagreb.Iranian athletes left Iran for Zagreb on January 3 to take part in 2017 International Tournament.After defeating its rivals, including Slovenian and Belarusian teams, Iran became finalist in 2017 International Tournament in Croatia.9060**1771 www.irna.ir