Iran’s national Greco-Roman wrestling team discovered their opponents for the U23 World Wrestling Championships in Las Vegas, United States, following the official draw ceremony.
Iran and Armenia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand bilateral cooperation in the fields of sports and youth affairs, as the two neighboring countries seek to translate their historic ties into practical joint programs.
Iran's Minister of Sports and Youth Ahmad Donamali has visited the Avan Football Academy in Yerevan, highlighting the potential for establishing direct cooperation between the complex and Iran's National Football Center.
The Iranian Wrestling Federation has expressed its gratitude to its American counterpart for cooperating in the visa issuance process for Iran's national teams.
United World Wrestling (UWW) has released the entry list for the 2026 World Wrestling Championships in Kazakhstan, highlighted by the notable absence of two former champions.
The United States has issued entry visas for the athletes and coaching staff of Iran’s Under-23 freestyle and Greco-Roman national wrestling teams ahead of the World Championships in Las Vegas, though one coach has yet to receive clearance.
The Iranian sports delegation has successfully cemented its position among Asia's sporting powers at the Nagoya Asian Games, securing 52 medals despite facing a year fraught with severe challenges, the impacts of war, and limited resources.
The past year was not easy for Iran's female athletes, but the hardships, lack of facilities, and difficult days could not prevent them from standing strong on the field of competition. They endured, fought, and gave their all for Iran.
Op-Ed - Yaser Sadeghi
For Iranians, Nagoya was not merely an arena for Asian athletic competition, it was the narrative of a nation's resilience, told by its athletes.
Iran's team concluded its campaign at the Asian Games in Nagoya with 52 medals, capped by a gold for the men's national volleyball team on the final day.