Olympics- Iran-Born Yousofi Sends Message for Afghan Women With Paris Performance
By Amy Tennery
PARIS, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Kimia Yousofi finished last in her 100 metres preliminary heat on Friday but sent a message just by stepping on to the track, advocating for women in Afghanistan after...
Soccer-Iran’s Azmoun Joins Emirati Side Shabab Al-Ahli
July 29 (Reuters) - Iran forward Sardar Azmoun has joined Shabab Al-Ahli from Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen, the Emirates Pro League side said on Monday.
"Shabab Al-Ahli is the best" the 29-year-old said in a video posted...
Meet the 14 Iranian Athletes Competing in the Paris Olympics Refugee Team
By Ahmad Rafat
Fourteen Iranian athletes are competing in the Paris Olympic Games as refugees. They are part of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Refugee Olympic Team (ROT), which has a total of 36 athletes from 11 countries competing...
Olympics-France Investigates Death Threats Sent to Israeli Athletes
PARIS, July 28 (Reuters) - French police have opened an investigation into death threats received by three Israeli athletes at the Paris Olympic Games, the Paris' prosecutors office said on Sunday.
Anti-cybercrime officers are also investigating the...
Olympics- Iran’s Fatemeh Topraghghale Goes Through to Women’s Rowing Semi-finals
REUTERS/KAYHAN LIFE: The grey drizzle of Saturday's competition was replaced by bright sunshine and climbing temperatures as the repechage racing began at the Vaire-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium.
Joanie Delgaco of the Phillipines set the pace for...
Olympics-Israel Warns France of Iran-Backed Plot
By John Irish
PARIS, July 25 (Reuters) - Israel's foreign minister warned his French counterpart on Thursday of a potential Iranian-backed plot to target Israeli athletes and tourists during the Paris Olympic Games.
Israel's military campaign in the Palestinian-run...
Iranian Refugees to Compete at the Olympics
By Karolos Grohmann
PARIS, July 23 (Reuters) - Members of the refugee Olympic team will have their voices heard around the world during the Paris Games, increasing awareness for millions of displaced people, but they are equally...
Soccer-Iran’s Taremi Signs for Inter on Free Transfer
July 13 (Reuters) - Inter Milan have signed Iranian international striker Mehdi Taremi on a three-year contract, the Serie A champions said on Saturday.
The 31-year-old will join Inter on a free transfer from Portuguese side FC Porto...
Soccer-Iran Secures Berth in Battle for World Cup Final
By Michael Church
JAKARTA, June 9 (Reuters) - Eleven nations will fight for the five remaining berths in the next phase of Asia's preliminaries for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday, with China, India and Indonesia all...
Soccer-Iran’s Mehdi Taremi Scores Hat Trick in Asia World Cup Qualifiers
By Michael Church
HONG KONG, June 6 (Reuters) - South Korea confirmed their place in the next round of Asia's World Cup qualifiers with a 7-0 thrashing of hosts Singapore on Thursday while debutant Behram Abduweli kept...
