Iranian powerlifter Mohammad Reiesi establishes new world record
PayvandNews - Iranian powerlifter Mohammad Reiesi has set a new aggregate record in the 84-kilogram weight class of the World…
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Iranian women’s movement pushes for more rights, at its own pace
Al-Monitor - Despite numerous obstacles and challenges, the women’s rights movement in Iran continues to move forward. Indeed, while to…
‘Women Should Not Be In Stadiums’ Says 99-Year Old Ayatollah
Radiofarda - An ultraconservative clergyman has lambasted President Hassan Rouhani’s government for letting women to enter Tehran’s main sports arena…
Iran’s national team sees popularity boost, but not just because of World Cup
Al-Monitor — Thousands of Iranians gathered at Imam Khomeini International Airport on the outskirts of Tehran on June 27 to…
Two Iranian Players Retire From International Soccer After Online Insults
RFL/RE - Two top Iranian players have said they are retiring from international soccer after being targeted online by angry…
Amid economic woes, soccer team performance rallies Iranians around flag
Al-Monitor - Iran was filled with pride and praise for its national soccer team, known as Team Melli, as it…
‘Victory’ For Iranian Women But Loss For Team At Last World Cup Game
RFL/RE - Iranian women have scored another victory as they publicly viewed a World Cup game for only the second…
Hardline Prosecutor Lashes Out As Women Demand Presence In Stadiums
Radiofarda - Iran’s hardline Prosecutor-General Mohammad Jafar Montazeri denounced the presence of women in Tehran’s main football stadium Azadi saying…
Portugal Is My Greatest Match Ever: Iran’s Coach Carlos Queiroz
PayvandNews - Iran national football team head coach Carlos Queiroz says Team Melli match against Portugal is his greatest match…
Open Letter: Distinguished Iranian Women Call on FIFA to Demand Iran End Its Ban on Women in Stadiums
CHRI —In an open letter, prominent women of Iranian origin including Nobel Laureate Shirin Ebadi, Oscar-nominated actress Shohreh Aghdashloo and…