Basketball
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In photos: Iran vs India in FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers
The Indian men's basketball team faced a 106-55 defeat against Iran in the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers on February 21, 2025, at the Azadi Basketball Hall in Tehran. Following the match, legendary Iranian player Hamed Haddadi announced his retirement after three decades in the sport.
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In photos: Iran Basketball League All-Star
The Iran Basketball League All-Star event took place on February 14, 2025, at Mahmoud Mashhoon Basketball Hall. Four teams of seven players participated, with 14 players voted in by the public and the remaining 14 chosen by the organizing committee based on their performance.
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Basketball coach Manolopoulos arrives in Tehran to head Iran nat'l team
Tehran, IRNA - Newly-appointed coach Sotirios Alex Manolopoulos arrived in Tehran, the capital of Iran, Saturday morning.
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Azerbaijan did not grant visa to Iran female basketball players
Tehran, IRNA - Due to the non-issue of visas by the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the trip of the selected Iranian women's basketball team to the women's series was canceled.
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Photo: Asghar Khamseh
U-18 basketball match between Iran and Turkiye
The U-18 basketball match between Iran and Turkiye took place during a trilateral basketball tournament. The game was held on Sunday evening, July 7, 2024, at the Mahmoud Mashhoun Basketball Hall in the Azadi Sports Complex in western Tehran. Turkey emerged victorious with a final score of 96-93.
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Iran to host trilateral basketball competition
Tehran, IRNA – Tehran will host the first round of international basketball competitions featuring U18 men’s teams from Iran, Turkey, and Russia.