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Haddadi to wear No. 98 with the Suns in honor of Iran
Phoenix Suns center Hamed Haddadi has decided to pay tribute to his home country by choosing to wear No. 98, Iran’s international telephone code. ... Full story
Iran wins Greco-Roman silver at Wrestling World Cup
Iran had to settle for a silver in the Greco-Roman Wrestling World Cup 2013, which was held, in Tehran, after losing to powerhouse Russia in the final. ... Full story
Olympics Drop Wrestling: IOC Removes One Of Oldest Sports From 2020 Olympics Program
LAUSANNE, Switzerland — IOC leaders dropped wrestling from the Olympic program on Tuesday, a surprise decision that removes one of the oldest Olympic sports from ... Full story
Iran basketball team clinches WABA title
TEHRAN – Iran claimed the title of the 2013 West Asian Basketball Association (WABA) Championship on Saturday. The Persians rolled past Lebanon 100-86 in Tehran’s ... Full story
Salimi named Best Lifter of Year 2012
TEHRAN, Feb.2 (MNA) – Iran’s superheavyweight lifter Behdad Salimi was selected as the Best Lifter of the Year 2012 on Thursday. Over 1,300 verified voters ... Full story
Iran to host 2013 WABA Championship
TEHRAN, Jan. 31 (MNA) – The 2013 WABA (West Asian Basketball Association) Championship will be held in Tehran, Iran from February 7 to 11. The ... Full story
Ehsan Haddadi Returning to Iran due to Financial Problems
(IranSportsPress.com) - According to reports, Iran’s first Olympic silver medalist in the track and field competition will be returning to Iran from the United States ... Full story
Sepahan defeated by al-Ahli, out of AFC Champions League
Iranian champion Sepahan has been eliminated from the AFC Champions League, following an away loss to al-Ahli from Saudi Arabia. ... Full story
Clutch 3-pointer propels Iran past Japan in FIBA Asia Cup final
Iranian basketball team has won the 2012 FIBA Asia Cup in a scintillating performance against Japan. ... Full story
Iranian athletes finish 11th at London Paralympics
Iranian Paralympians have wrapped up the London 2012 Paralympic Games with 24 medals, standing in the 11th place of the tournament. ... Full story
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