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Monday, 14 May 2012 03:43

Iran wins Freestyle Wrestling World Cup

The Iranian freestyle wrestling team has been crowned champions of the 2012 FILA Freestyle Wrestling World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan, after defeating the hosts in the final of the games.

Sunday, 13 May 2012 08:32

London Olympics turning to arms exhibit

The British government seems to be making an arms exhibit of the London Olympics over claimed security threats with back to back announcements of latest-technology weapons to be deployed during…

Saturday, 12 May 2012 18:51

Iran's National Free Style Wrestling Team defeat American rivals in Baku to reach finals

Iran's National Free Style Wrestling Team trounced the US rivals in the World Cup championships in Baku on Saturday to advance to the finals.

Monday, 07 May 2012 11:25

Persepolis downed 4-3 against Rah Ahan

Persepolis has suffered a 4-3 home loss against Rah Ahan in the 32nd week of the Iranian Premier League (IPL) to stand only one step out of the relegation zone.

Wednesday, 02 May 2012 08:42

London Olympic Games or political games?

London Olympic Games have turned into a political game even before the start of the events, with the London Olympics official website removing the countries’ capitals from their profiles on…

Tuesday, 01 May 2012 08:51

Britain bans Olympics photography

The UK government has drawn up bizarre rules for the London Olympics 2012 Games, under which it will be against rules to tweet, share on Facebook and in any way…

Monday, 30 April 2012 11:31

Iran crowns in S. Korea 2012 Asian Weightlifting Champs

Iranian weightlifting team crowned in the 2012 Asian Weightlifting Championships, in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, on Monday.

Sunday, 29 April 2012 16:21

Iranian weightlifters win four gold, three silver, two bronze medals

Iranian weightlifters won four gold, three silver and two bronze medals in the Asian championship.

Tuesday, 17 April 2012 08:42

‘Unethical’ Olympic sponsors under fire

Britain’s claim that London Olympics will be the greenest ever Games has strongly been dismissed as “corporate spin” by human rights groups, who launched a campaign against the toxic sponsors.

Saturday, 14 April 2012 11:33

Iran’s women futsal players win WAFF final

Iran's national women futsal team has lifted the trophy for the 2012 West Asian Football Federation (WAFF) Women Futsal Championship in Manama, Bahrain, after wining against Jordan in the final…

Monday, 09 April 2012 11:33

Iran crowned at West Asia Basketball Championship

Iran's national basketball squad puts in a remarkable performance at the 2nd West Asia Basketball Championship, claiming the first place after a win against the host, Lebanon.

Monday, 26 March 2012 11:20

UK in another visa-ban game with Iran

British Home Office says London’s spy agency MI5 could bar foreign nationals, including those from Iran and Syria, whom London accuses of human rights abuses, from entering Britain for the…

Sunday, 25 March 2012 08:43

Zob Ahan hold Esteqlal to 2-2 draw in IPL Cup match

Iran's football powerhouse, Esteqlal, has claimed a 2-2 draw in their clash against the 9-man Zob Ahan squad to preserve the third spot in the 28th week of Iran’s Premier…

Saturday, 24 March 2012 11:05

Damash, Malavan tie goalless in IPL

Iranian football clubs Damash Gilan and Malavan Bandar Anzali have played out a goalless draw in the 28th week of Iran’s Premier League (IPL).

Sunday, 18 March 2012 08:47

Iran League: Cesar’s hat-trick keeps Sepahan on top

Iran’s Premier League defending champion Sepahan has defeated Rah Ahan 3-2 to remain on top thanks to a hat-trick by Brazilian striker Bruno Cesar.

Thursday, 01 March 2012 14:17

UN backs initiative that would allow female soccer players to wear headscarves

A top United Nations official expressed support on Wednesday for an initiative that would allow female soccer players to wear a headscarf, also known as a hijab.

Wednesday, 29 February 2012 08:38

Strike action to disrupt London Olympics: Unite

Britain’s biggest union has threatened the country’s government with industrial action aimed at severely disrupting the 2012 London Olympics in response to the Whitehall’s spending cuts.

Tuesday, 28 February 2012 03:28

‘Iran ninjas athletes, not assassins’

Iranian female ninjas have rejected recent Western media report describing them as assassins, saying that they are training as regular athletes and martial artists.