Iran’s women’s basketball team crowned at West Asia Championship
The Iranian women’s national basketball team delivered an outstanding performance, defeating the host country Jordan to claim the West Asia Championship title for the first time.
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French Open chiefs plan centre court fiesta for Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal will be hailed for his not insignificant achievements on the courts at the Roland Garros stadium at the start of this year’s championships on 25 May, French Open bosses revealed on Thursday.
Mehdi Taremi named Iran’s Athlete of the Year at National Sports Awards
Inter Milan and Iran national team striker Mehdi Taremi was crowned Iran’s top athlete for 2023-24 at Wednesday night’s “Iran’s Champion” awards ceremony, attended by President Massoud Pezeshkian, Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali and officials from the…
PSG signs new Visit Rwanda deal despite backlash over DRC links
Paris Saint-Germain has renewed its partnership with Visit Rwanda, the country’s tourism brand, until 2028. The deal, which began in 2019, has drawn criticism over Rwanda’s alleged involvement in the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Champions League: Arsenal beat Madrid to set up PSG semi-final
Paris Saint-Germain will play Arsenal over two legs for a place in next month’s Champions League final after the north Londoners dispatched holders Real Madrid 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Taremi’s strike against Milan in Serie A voted as best goal of year
Iranian international footballer Mehdi Tarem’s strike against Milan has been voted as the best goal of the Persian year of 1403 in a competition entitled “Iran’s Champion: held by the national Iranian Radio and Television station, IRIB.
Champions League: Madrid target ‘remontada’ against Arsenal in fight to face PSG
Holders Real Madrid take on Arsenal on Wednesday night aiming for a remontada – Spanish football jargon for a comeback – to overturn a three-goal deficit and advance to a semi-final clash with Paris Saint-Germain.
Iranian chess players make history, secure three spots in FIDE World Cup
Iranian chess players delivered an outstanding performance at the West Asian Zonal Championships, earning three coveted spots in the upcoming FIDE World Cup.
Champions League: PSG survive thriller at The Villa
Paris Saint-Germain advanced on Tuesday night to the semi-finals of the Champions League for a second successive season following a nail-biting match at Aston Villa.
French duo Malonga and Kane make WNBA history with draft picks
French players Dominique Malonga and Adja Kane were on Tuesday drafted into US’ WNBA franchises during the annual selection of best young prospects for the following season.