Nagoya 2026: Iran taekwondo suffers rocky start as three bow out, Moradi secures medal

Nagoya 2026: Iran taekwondo suffers rocky start as three bow out, Moradi secures medal

Iran’s taekwondo campaign at the 2026 Nagoya Asian Games experienced an unexpected and challenging opening day on Friday, with three national athletes suffering early eliminations in the kyorugi competition while Saghar Moradi advanced to the semifinals to guarantee at least a bronze medal.
Iran finishes runner-up in Greco-Roman wrestling at Asian Games

Iran finishes runner-up in Greco-Roman wrestling at Asian Games

Iran's national Greco-Roman wrestling team has finished as the runner-up at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, securing two gold medals and one bronze.
Iran volleyball team beats South Korea, reaches Asian Games semifinals

Iran volleyball team beats South Korea, reaches Asian Games semifinals

The Iranian men's national volleyball team has defeated South Korea in a thrilling five-set match in the quarterfinals of the Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, securing a spot in the semifinals.
Iran bags 39 medals by end of Day 11 at Nagoya Asian Games

Iran bags 39 medals by end of Day 11 at Nagoya Asian Games

The Iranian sports delegation has secured a total of 39 medals by the end of the eleventh day of the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan.
Hajsafi breaks Iran’s all-time appearance record with 150th cap

Hajsafi breaks Iran’s all-time appearance record with 150th cap

Iranian national football team defender Ehsan Hajsafi has become the country’s most-capped player in history after making his 150th international appearance during a friendly match against Russia.
Emami to face Olympic champ, Azarpira to wrestle Yoshida at Nagoya Asian Games

Emami to face Olympic champ, Azarpira to wrestle Yoshida at Nagoya Asian Games

Iranian freestyle wrestlers have learned their opponents for the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya following the official draw ceremony.
Iran claims 32 medals through Day 9 of Asian Games: Full list of medalists

Iran claims 32 medals through Day 9 of Asian Games: Full list of medalists

Iranian athletes have amassed a total of 32 medals—eight golds, 15 silvers, and nine bronzes—by the conclusion of the ninth day of competition at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
Alipour shatters world records to clinch weightlifting gold at Asian Games

Alipour shatters world records to clinch weightlifting gold at Asian Games

Iranian weightlifter Ali Alipour delivered a masterclass performance in the men’s 95kg category at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Monday, breaking the standard world records in both the clean and jerk and total to claim Iran’s eighth gold medal of the Games.
Iran sweep Thailand for second straight volleyball win at Asian Games

Iran sweep Thailand for second straight volleyball win at Asian Games

Iran’s national men's volleyball team secured a commanding straight-sets victory over Thailand on Monday, maintaining an unblemished record in the preliminary stage of the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya.
Karimi claims historic weightlifting bronze for Iran at Asian Games

Karimi claims historic weightlifting bronze for Iran at Asian Games

Reyhaneh Karimi captured a historic bronze medal in women’s weightlifting at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Sunday, becoming the first female weightlifter from Iran to secure a podium finish in the history of the Games.
Easy victory for Iran volleyball at the Asian Games

Easy victory for Iran volleyball at the Asian Games

Iran's national volleyball team won its first match at the Nagoya Asian Games against Kyrgyzstan.
China wall blocks Iran water polo in Nagoya

China wall blocks Iran water polo in Nagoya

Iran's national water polo team lost its second match at the Nagoya Asian Games, falling 12-8 to China.
Iran maintains 7th place on Day 7 of Asian Games after athletics, kabaddi medals

Iran maintains 7th place on Day 7 of Asian Games after athletics, kabaddi medals

The Iranian athletic delegation maintained seventh place in the overall medal standings at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Saturday, bringing its tally to 7 gold, 14 silver, and 7 bronze medals following podium finishes in track and field and kabaddi on Day 7.