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Iran has been pitted against host Vietnam, 2012 AVC Cup winner and world No.13 Thailand and world No.32 Chinese Taipei. World Cup winner China has been drawn in Pool B along with South Korea, Japan and Kazakhstan. The competition will be held from September 14 to 20 in Vinh Phuc, …

Farzan Ashourzadeh in -63kg, Mehdi Khodabakhshi in -87kg and Sajjad Mardani in +87kg will represent Iran at the two events. The WTF President’s Cup will be held in Bonn, Germany from April 7 to 10. The two-day Spanish Open 2016 G1 will kick off on April 15 in Alicante. Tasnim …

With no significant developments in the relationship between the two countries by the deadline, both the IR Iran Football Federation (IRIFF) and the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) were required to propose neutral venues for their clubs’ remaining fixtures. After assessing the proposals submitted by both Member Associations, the AFC …

The Tabriz-based team defeated Saipa 1-0 thanks to Shahin Saghebi’s 18th minute goal in Tehran’s Dastgerdi Stadium. In Isfahan, title-holder Sepahan was held to a 2-2 draw by Malavan. Rasoul Navidkia gave Sepahan a lead in the 19th minute but Mohammad Hossein Kananizadegan equalized the match in the 65th minute. …

In the competition, which will be held in Myanmar from August 23 to 31, powerhouse Iran, Kazakhstan, Malaysia and Hong Kong are in Pool D. The Iranian top volleybal teams, Paykan or Sarmayeh Bank, will represent Iran in the Asian Men’s Club Championship. Myanmar has been drawn in Pool A …

In the competition which will be held in Koahsiung, Chinese Taipei from July 9 to 17, defending champion Iran has been drawn in Pool B with Qatar, a team from Central Zone and Hong Kong. Host Chinese Taipei, Thailand, Kazakhstan and Myanmar are in Pool A. Pool C comprises China, …

Tehran Gas captured the 14th Iran Women’s Super League after winning 11 matches in succession, including a stunning victory over title-holder Saipa in the 11th week of the top-flight League. The tournament will be held in mid-May. Tehran Gaz has also advanced to the Asian Women's Club Volleyball Championship. solhkhabar …

Taheri defeated 2001 world champion Dejan Sitar of Slovenia 147-142 in bronze medal match of the men’s compound individual event. In the final match, France’s Sebastien Peineau defeated Dutch rival Mike Schloesser. The world number one prevailed in a shoot-off against Schloesser. solhkhabar Tasnim News Agency - sports

Iran has been drawn with host Russia, Japan and Romania in the event. The Iranian team will begin the campaign on Saturday with a match against Japan. The tournament was held for the first time in 2004 in Poltava Stanitsa, Krasnodar Krai. It began as a club tournament, later acquiring …

In front of more than 70,000 boisterous spectators in Tehran’s Azadi Stadium, Ramin Rezaeian gave the lead Persepolis just after 12 minutes. Mohammad Iranpourian was on target for the visiting team in the 37th minute after Persepolis goalie Sosha Makani failed to punch clear a free kick. In Isfahan, Saba …