Niko Kovac Rejects Persepolis Job
TEHRAN (Tasnim)– Former Croatia and Bayern Munich head coach Niko Kovac has rejected Iranian football team Persepolis’s offer.
Omid Ravankhah Named Havadar Coach
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Omid Ravankhah was appointed the new head coach of the Iranian top-flight club Havadar.
Women Powerlifters to Represent Iran at LA 2028 Paralympics
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Head of the powerlifting committee of Iran’s Sports Federation for the Disabled Babak Mohammadi said that women powerlifters will represent the country in the next Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.
Jose Morais A Candidate to Take Charge of Persepolis: Report
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Former Sepahan coach Jose Morais is a candidate to take charge of Iran’s Persepolis football team, media reports suggest.
Persepolis to Face Sepahan at Hazfi Cup Round of 16
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Hazfi Cup defending champion Sepahan will host Persepolis in the 2024-25 Hazfi Cup’s Round of 16 in Isfahan’s Naghsh-e Jahan Stadium.
Iran’s Sharifi Wins Gold at 2024 Asian Youth & Junior Championships
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Haniyeh Sharifi of Iran claimed a gold medal at the 2024 Asian Youth & Junior Championships.
Karim Bagheri Named Persepolis Interim Coach
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Former Iran and Persepolis midfielder Karim Bagheri replaced Juan Carlos Garrido as Persepolis’ interim coach.
Juan Garrido No Longer Persepolis Coach
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Persepolis football club parted company with Juan Carlos Garrido Fernandez on Sunday.
Tractor, Persepolis Defeated, Sepahan Held by Gol Gohar: IPL
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Tractor and Persepolis football teams were defeated against their rivals in the 2024-25 Iran Professional League (IPL) on Saturday.
Iran Winner of Junior Asian Padel Championship
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran won the inaugural Junior Asian Padel Championship on Saturday.
Iran Comes Fourth at Water Polo World Cup 2025, Division 2
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – China edged Iran 12-11 with a buzzer beater in the bronze medal match of the Men's Water Polo World Cup 2025, Division 2 Saturday night.
Mosimane Linked with Sharjah: Report
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Esteghlal football team head coach Pitso Mosimane has reportedly been linked with the Emirati side Sharjah.
Persepolis to Part Company with Garrido
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Persepolis football club will part company with Juan Carlos Garrido Fernandez.
Esteghlal, Aluminum Share Spoils: IPL
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Esteghlal and Aluminum shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw in the 2024-25 Iran Professional League (IPL) on Friday.
Iran Loses to Netherlands at Water Polo World Cup 2025 Division 2 Semis
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran lost to the Netherlands 18-7 in the semifinal round of the Men's Water Polo World Cup 2025, Division 2 on Saturday.
Havadar, Mehdi Rahmati Part Ways: IPL
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Mehdi Rahmati resigned as Havadar coach following poor results in the 2024-25 Iran Professional League (IPL).
Marian Banned for Three Years for Doping
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has banned Para athlete Mostafa Marian for three years for committing an anti-doping rule violation (ADRV), in breach of the IPC Anti-Doping Code.
Iran Water Polo Advances to Water Polo World Cup 2025 Division 2 Semifinals
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran booked its place in the semifinals round of the Men's Water Polo World Cup 2025, Division 2.
