U.S., Iranian Players Congratulate Each Other After Basketball Contest
Members of the U.S. and Iranian men's national basketball teams have congratulated each other following a lopsided U.S. victory at the FIBA world championships in Turkey. - 9/2/10
For the U.S. and Iran, a Friendly Competition: Match at world championship is about basketball, not nationalism
When the U.S. and Iranian national teams play one another in basketball, Hamed Haddadi says, some boastful words will be exchanged -- but that's only because the Iranian center and U.S. forward Rudy Gay are such good friends. -Jeff Baron, America.gov - 9/1/10
Iran wins first game at FIBA world championship
Iran's national basketball team earned its first win at the preliminary round of 2010 FIBA world championship against Tunisia 71-58 in the Turkish capital, Istanbul. - 8/31/10
Iran loses to Croatia in FIBA World Championship
Iran was defeated by Croatia in the 2010 FIBA World Championship on Sunday night. Iran, who was beaten by Brazil 81- 65 in its opener, lost 75-54 to Croatia in Group B. - 8/30/10
Matic: Iran vs. US is not a political game
Iran basketball coach Veslin Matic said that the game against the U.S is not a political match. Iran will play the U.S. in Group B of the FIBA World Championship on Wednesday. -MNA - 8/30/10
Iranian teams finish third at Dragonboat World Championships
Iranian men's and women's teams finished in third places at the International Canoe Federation Dragonboat World Championships on Saturday in Szeged, Hungary. -MNA - 8/29/10
Brazil defeats Iran in FIBA World Championship
Brazil beat Iran in the opener of the 2010 FIBA World Championship on Saturday night. The two-time world champion defeated Iran 81- 65 at the Abdi Ipekci Arena in Istanbul, Turkey. -MNA - 8/29/10
Iran finishes 26th at Youth Olympic Games
ran finished in 26th place at the 2010 Youth Olympic Games (YOG) in Singapore. Iranian athletes won five medals - two gold, two silver and one bronze in the tournament which was held in Singapore from August 14 to 26. - 8/27/10
Then and now: Former TU basketball player feels safe in Iran
Former University of Tulsa basketball player Kevin Johnson played two seasons in Iran. Johnson said he never felt scared or worried in the country and was never confronted with anti-U.S. sentiment. -Tulsa World - 8/26/10
Iranian football player Ali Karimi fined for breaking fast
Ali Karim, who was dropped out of Steel Azin football team because of breaking fast, was fined by the club and returned to his team. -MNA - 8/25/10
Iran's girls soccer team takes 4th place in YOG after loss to Turkey
Iran's girls' soccer team finished fourth here in the 2010 Youth Olympic Games on Tuesday. Iran, who was already beaten by Turkey 4-2 in its opening, lost to the team once again 3-0 in the bronze medal match - 8/24/10
Haddadi: No pressure on us in FIBA World Championship
The 2010 FIBA World Championship will be held in Turkey from August 28 to September 12. Iran is in Group B along with the U.S., Slovenia, Tunisia, Croatia and Brazil. -MNA - 8/23/10
Iran's basketball captain warns of quiting
Samad Nikkhah Bahrami has warned he will most likely quit Iran's basketball team over unreasonable expectations from the national team. The 2010 FIBA World Championship will be held in Turkey from August 28 to September 12. Iran is in Group B along with the U.S., Slovenia, Tunisia, Croatia and Brazil. - 8/21/10
Iranian weightlifter Kazeminejad becomes world's strongest boy
Iranian Alireza Kazeminejad claimed the gold medal of the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) on Thursday. Kazeminejad in over-85kg class won the gold at the Toa Payoh Sports Hall. He lifted 155 kg in snatch and 196 kg in clean and jerk. Kazeminejad seized the gold with a total of 351 kg. -MNA - 8/20/10
Photos: Iran girls' soccer team defeats New Guinea at Youth Olympic Games
Iranian girls' soccer team beat Papua New Guinea in the Singapore Youth Olympic Games on Sunday. In the match held at the Jalan Besar Stadium, Iran defeated Papua New Guinea 1-0 in Group A. -MNA - 8/16/10
Kaveh Rezaei wins Iran's first gold in Youth Olympics
Iran taekwondo athlete Kaveh Rezaei defeated Nursultan Mamayev from Kazakhstan and claimed the gold medal of the 2010 Youth Olympic Games on Monday. - 8/16/10
Headscarf issue solved, Iran girls focus on soccer
FIFA had banned the traditional hijab headscarves worn by Islamic girls and women in 2007 for safety reasons and to prevent political or religious statements on the field. But even the new outfit has angered some in Iran. -AP - 8/15/10
Iran freestyle wrestling team crowned CISM champions
Iran freestyle wrestling team won the 27th World Military Wrestling Championship on late Friday. -MNA - 8/14/10
Photos: Iran defeats Armenia 3-1 in soccer friendly
The soccer teams of Iran and Armeni played a friendly on Wednesday in Yerevan, the capital of Armenia. The Armenian hosts were overpowered by the Iranian guests 3-1 in this match. -Mehdi Zare, MNA - 8/12/10
Iran Wins Asian Cup Volleyball Championship
Iran was too strong for China in the final match of the 2nd Asian Men's Cup Volleyball Championship here on Saturday. Iran swept China 3-0 (25-18, 25-18, 25-18) in front of cheering fans at the packed Al-Ghadir Hall. The Persians had already defeated China 3-2 in the group stage. -MNA - 8/7/10
Photos: Men's 44th Asian Bodybuilding Championships in Tehran
The 44th Asian Bodybuilding Championships for men is opened in Tehran's Azadi sports complex on Thursday. 23 teams are participating in the competitions being held August 5-10. -Majid Asgarpour, MNA - 8/6/10
Photos: Opening Ceremonies of Grass Ski Competitions in Dizin, Iran
The first world grass skiing competitions for youth (boys and girls) is being held in Dizin slopes north of Tehran, Iran. The following photos are from the opening ceremonies. -Hasan Hendi, ISNA - 8/4/10
Iran reaches final of Asian Cup Volleyball Championship
Iran qualified for the final match of the 2nd Asian Men's Cup Volleyball Championship on Friday. The Persians fought back from a 2-1 deficit to defeat the powerful Indian outfit 3-2 (25-19, 22-25, 20-25, 25-17, and 15-11) at the packed Al-Ghadir Hall in URMIA, Iran. -MNA - 8/4/10
Iran rallies past China in Asian Cup Volleyball Championship
Iran rallied from a 2-0 deficit to beat China in a five set competition here in the 2nd Asian Men's Cup Volleyball Championship on Tuesday night. -MNA - 8/4/10
Iran's women take to rugby: Complete a successful tour to Italy
Many would find it difficult to associate rugby, women and Iran. But at the moment, rugby is a growing sport in the conservative country and even the women's game is progressing by leaps and bounds. -bettor.com - 8/3/10
Iran, Russia, US teams grab top spots in wrestling competitions held in Iran
Iran stood atop the podium in the two-day Emam Ali Habibi & Abdollah Movahed Free-Style Wrestling Cup with 68 points, bagging six gold, two silver and 11 bronze medals. Russia came second with 40 points and the United States was third with 36 points. - 8/2/10
Iran's junior handball team qualifies for World Championship
Iran qualified for the Men's Junior World Handball Championship on Sunday. In the third-place match in Tehran's Handball Federation Gym Iran beat the UAE 37-34 and advanced to the World Championship. - 8/1/10
Photos: Equestrian Games in East Azarbaijan
Equestrian competition were held on Friday afternoon in the East Azerbaijan's Khajeh region located 30 kilometers from Tabriz. - 7/31/10
Iran finishes 3rd in IPC World Powerlifting Championships
Iran finished in third place at the International Paralympic Council (IPC) World Powerlifting Championships on Friday. Egypt won the championship with 72 points, China became runner-up scoring 66 points, and Iran was third with 64 points. -MNA - 7/30/10
Aussies beat Iranians in Basketball and Water Polo
Iran suffered its third successive defeat in basketball at the Stankovic Continental Cup 2010 in Liuzhou City on Friday. The Iranians also lost to the Australians on the third day of the 14th FINA Water Polo World Cup on Thursday night. -MNA - 7/30/10
U.S. Wrestling Team Arrives In Iran
The U.S. six-member freestyle wrestling team arrived Tuesday in Tehran to take part in the Imam-Ali Habibi Cup. -MNA - 7/28/10
Iranians win gold in IPC World Powerlifting Championships
Iran's Hamzeh Mohammadi and Ali Nejatkhah claimed gold medals in the International Paralympic Council (IPC) World Powerlifting Championships on Tuesday. Also, Nejatkhah seized the gold in the junior 60 kg category for lifting 155kg. He was followed by Saeid Nasiri, also from Iran, who won the silver medal when he lifted 150 kg. - 7/27/10
Iranian athlete Hadi Saei ranks 2nd in Taekwondo history
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Hadi Saei has been named as the second best taekwondo player in the history of the sport. Saei claimed gold medals in the 2004 Athens Olympics Games and the 2008 Beijing Olympics Games. He had seized a bronze medal in the 2000 Sydney Olympics Games as well. -MNA - 7/24/10
Iran grabs World Cup Taekwondo title
Iran defeated Spain and claimed the title of the 2010 WTF World Cup Taekwondo Team Championships on Tuesday. Iran defeated Spain 3-1 in the final game in Urumqi, China. -MNA - 7/20/10
Iran wins Sitting Volleyball World Championships
Iran claimed the title of the 2010 Sitting Volleyball World Championships after defeating Bosnia and Herzegovina on Sunday. 21 teams participated in the competitions which was held in Edmond, Oklahoma, US. - 7/19/10
Iran's Basketball Team Crowned William Jones Cup Champion
Iran defeated Taiwan B in the 2010 William Jones Cup basketball tournament and won the championship on Monday. - 7/19/10
Iran reaches final in Sitting Volleyball World Championships
Iran booked a berth in the 2010 Sitting Volleyball World Championships final match on Saturday. The event has brought together a total of 21 teams in Edmond, Oklahoma, the U.S. - 7/18/10
Photos: Stuntmen Association's workshop
Members of "Stuntman Association and dramatic movements" teach and show off their talent. - 7/9/10
Photos: Unveiling of Iran's new women soccer uniform
An Iranian official has rejected a new women's soccer strip which was created after the world football federation banned the team from international competition due to their Islamic head gear, - 7/8/10
Jairzinho: Why does Iran lag in football?
Former Brazil striker Jairzinho said on Tuesday that Iran football team is the cleverest team in Asia and should do better in the tournaments. -MNA - 7/6/10
Will Iran weightlifting be banned for life?
Iran's weightlifting federation is on the verge of being banned for life due to unlawful doping activities of Iranian athletes. -MNA - 7/4/10
World Cup Politics: 'The Curse Of The Iranian People Afflicted Brazil'
The elimination of Brazil from the World Cup was met with expressions of joy and sarcasm by some members of Iran's opposition movement. They used the occasion to poke fun at Iranian Foreign Minister Manuchehr Mottaki, who had said earlier this week that the United States, France, and England were eliminated from the World Cup for imposing sanctions on Iran over its sensitive nuclear activities. -RFE - 7/3/10
Iran Crowned World Schools Volleyball Champion
Iran defeated France in the final game of the 2010 World Schools Volleyball Championship and claimed the title. - 7/3/10
Football fans in Tehran enjoy World Cup games on big screen
The Azadi Cinema Complex is screening the remaining World Cup games live for football fans. The complex screened Germany vs. England and Mexico vs. Argentina on Sunday which was warmly welcomed by fans -MNA - 6/29/10
Iranian cyclists win seven medals in Track Asia Cup
In the three-day event which finished on Sunday, Seyyed Reza Jebraieli won the bronze medal in men's Junior Sprint. He also claimed the bronze in the Keirin event. Mahmoud Parash took silver in men's senior Keirin. -MNA - 6/27/10
Haddadi unsure about 2010 Asian Games
Iranian iconic basketball player Hamed Haddadi is unlikely to play for Iran in the 2010 Asian Games due to its coinciding with the 2010-11 NBA season. -MNA - 6/8/10
Photos: Iran's basketball team Mahram books berth in FIBA World Club Championship
Imperious Mahram beat Al Rayyan of Qatar on Sunday and claimed its second successive title of the FIBA Asia Champions Cup on Sunday. Defending champion Mahram defeated Al Rayyan 93-73 at the Al Gharafa Stadium in Doha. -MNA - 6/2/10
Iran retains AFC Futsal Championship title
Iran claimed the title for the tenth time at the 11th AFC Futsal Championship by beating host Uzbekistan on Sunday. The Iranian players rallied from a 0-2 deficit to beat Uzbekistan 8-3 at the Uzbekistan Sports Complex. -MNA - 5/30/10
Photos: Hang Gliding Over Tehran
These photos by Hosein Ghazanfari show hang gliding enthusiasts in action over the skies of the megacity Tehran. Tehran, the capital and largest city of Iran, is a sprawling city at the foot of the Alborz mountain range. - 5/30/10
Iran finishes 9th in 8th Asian Girls' Volleyball Championship
Iran came ninth on Thursday in the 8th Asian Youth Girls' Volleyball Championship held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Compared to the previous edition in which Iran was 11th in Manila the team did a better job this year. -MNA - 5/28/10
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