The president of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), Gianni Infantino, recently drew international attention to a grassroots football field in the Iranian village of Lialman, near Lahijan. According to Baran Press: Infantino shared a photograph of the field on his official Instagram page, highlighting the passion for football in the region. The image, captured by Iranian photographer Mehrdad Gerami, showcases a simple yet vibrant football pitch nestled within the community. Infantino's accompanying caption: IR Iran loves football and this pitch in a village near Lahijan, Gilan, captured wonderfully by Mehrdad Gerami, is a fitting representation of their passion for our beautiful game. Football is for everyone, everywhere This ...

Elahe PourSaleh, a rising star on Iran's national women's volleyball team, is making waves in the Slovenian Volleyball B League. According to Baran Press, The 21-year-old passer, who previously played for Isfahan's ZobAhan team, has joined OK Fourmis in Slovenia this season and has quickly become a key player. PourSaleh has consistently been one of the top performers for Formis, contributing significantly to the team's strong results. She regularly scores over 20 points per game, proving to be a reliable asset for the team's head coach. Thanks to PourSaleh's stellar performance and the team's overall strong play, Formis currently sits atop the B League table. The team is now looking to climb to the higher A League of Slovenian women's ...

Every year, after the rice harvest in northern Iran, villagers come together for thanksgiving, featuring athletic competition: the Paddy Field Sports festival. According to Baran Press, the event sees participants engage in a variety of sports played in the muddy rice paddies, known as " Chall " in local. From football and volleyball, to track and field, and even traditional " Lafandbazi " and wrestling. " Chall " sports include " Foot-Chall ", " Volley-Chall ", " Chall-Navardi ", " Laffen-Chall ", and " Chall-Wrestling." While the festival is centered in Astane-ye Ashrafiyeh, it has become a popular tradition in villages throughout the Gilan and Mazandaran provinces, culminating in a grand celebration at the end of summer.   جشنواره ورزش ...