Iranian super-heavyweight lifter Ayat Sharifi has been crowned “Strongest Man in Asia” after securing two gold medals and one silver at the 2025 Asian Weightlifting Championships in Jiangshan, China.

Footballer Mehdi Taremi and Taekwondo star Nahid Kiani win top honors at the annual sports awards function for their superlative performances in the Iranian calendar year 1403.

With the Donald Trump administration considering stricter travel bans, calls are growing for FIFA to consider relocating the 2026 World Cup from the US.

Iran win championship of AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup 2025 held in Thailand.

Iran clinched the championship title at the Asian Freestyle Wrestling Championships in Jordan by winning four gold medals, one silver medal, and four bronze medals.

Iran's national Greco-Roman wrestling team claims the top honor at the 2025 Asian Senior Greco-Roman Wrestling Championship in Amman, Jordan.

Palestine came from behind to stun Iraq 2-1, while Norway routed Israel 4-2 in the ongoing Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup