71 investment projects launched, inaugurated in free trade, special economic zones71 investment projects launched, inaugurated in free trade, special economic zones

TEHRAN- Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber launched and inaugurated 71 investment projects in free trade zones and special economic zones of the country on Thursday.

The projects are to make investments in the industrial and development sectors of four free trade zones, namely Arvand, Kish, Aras, and Anzali, and five special economic

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FIFA World Cup Trophy arrives in TehranFIFA World Cup Trophy arrives in Tehran

TEHRAN – The official championship trophy for the FIFA World Cup arrived in Tehran on Thursday from Sydney.

FIFA marketing executive Sarah Gandoin, Iran head coach Dragan Skocic, legendary goalkeeper Ahmadreza Abedzadeh and football federation newly-elected president Mehdi Taj attended the ceremony held at the Milad Tower.

This year's tour began in

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Iran second in Asian Youth Handball ChampionshipIran second in Asian Youth Handball Championship

TEHRAN - The Republic of Korea defeated Iran 26-22 in the 9th Asian Men’s Youth (U19) Handball Championship Thursday night.

This is the third time that the Republic of Korea has won the Asian Men’s Junior Handball Championship. The Republic of Korea had previously won the title in both the inaugural 2005 and 2014 editions.

Eleven nations competed

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Iran fall short against Netherlands in 2022 FIVB World ChampionshipIran fall short against Netherlands in 2022 FIVB World Championship

TEHRAN – Iran lost to the Netherlands 3-1 (25-22, 21-25, 25-20, 25-18) in Pool F of the 2022 FIVB Men’s World Championship Wednesday night.

Iran, who had defeated Argentina and Egypt in their previous matches, finished in second place behind the Netherlands.

Behrouz Ataei’s men will play Brazil on Sept. 6 in Gliwice, Poland in quarterfinals.

The

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Ghasemi finally awarded his 2012 Olympic gold medalGhasemi finally awarded his 2012 Olympic gold medal

TEHRAN – Iranian freestyle wrestler Komeil Ghasemi received Olympic gold for London 2012 Olympic Games after 10 years.

Ghasemi and Russia’s Bilyal Makhov won the bronze medals at the 2012 Olympics in men’s freestyle wrestling in the under-120 kg category. The gold and silver medals at that time went to Uzbekistan’s Artur Taymazov and Georgia’s Davit

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IPL: Persepolis beat Sanat NaftIPL: Persepolis beat Sanat Naft

TEHRAN – Persepolis football team defeated Sanat Naft 2-0 in Iran Professional League (IPL) on Wednesday.

Dutch forward Jurgen Locadia scored the first goal in the 27th minute.

It was Locadia’s first goal for Persepolis.

Meysam Tohidast scored an own goal in the 80th minute.

Some 500 women football fans also attended the match in Tehran’s Azadi S

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