Sharifi leads Iran to second place finish in medal standings at Asian Weightlifting Championships in China JIANGSHAN, China (MNTV) — Iranian weightlifter Ayat Sharifi claimed the title of “Strongest Man in Asia” after an outstanding performance at the 2025 Asian Weightlifting Championships, winning two gold medals and one silver in the super-h...
Veteran mountaineer climbs world’s highest peak in 54 hours, marking historic milestone for Kyrgyzstan and inspiring climbers worldwide BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan (MNTV) — Asel Baibagysheva has made history as the first woman from Kyrgyzstan to reach the summit of Mount Everest, the world’s tallest mountain at 8,848 meters. She successfully completed...
Events across the country aim to promote youth participation, healthy lifestyles, and community engagement through football from May 19 to 25. DUSHANBE, Tajikistan (MNTV) — Tajikistan will host a week-long nationwide celebration of football from May 19 to 25, in line with World Football Day. The initiative, known as “Football Week,” will featu...
Event features beach volleyball, football, and tennis, blending sport with family entertainment DOHA, Qatar (MNTV) – The first edition of the Beach Sports Festival concluded in Doha with vibrant celebrations, marking a successful week of competitive matches, cultural showcases, and family-friendly activities along Qatar’s scenic coast. Held ov...
Rider clinches 2024–2025 season title after six months of intense competition in Riyadh RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) – Iraqi rider Zaid Mohammed Al-Nujaifi has been crowned champion of the 2024–2025 show jumping season in Saudi Arabia, marking a historic achievement for Iraq in equestrian sports, the Iraqi Olympic Committee announced. Al-Nujaif...
Elite paragliders compete in southern Tajikistan as country looks to boost its image as adventure sports destination DUSHANBE, Tajikistan (MNTV) — An international paragliding competition titled Open Sky is set to take off from April 26 to May 4 in the dramatic foothills of Khurramzamin, located in Tajikistan’s southern Khatlon province. Held...
Pramono says he wants city to become world-class sports tourism destination JAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) – Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung supports the plan of Indonesia to host Olympics 2036, Berita Jakarta reports. Pramono expressed his backing for the event while attending the Indonesian Olympic Committee Members Meeting 2025. During the meeti...
Qatar Foundation pledges support for new training centers to empower women in sports DHAKA, Bangladesh (MNTV) — Qatar will support Bangladesh in developing dedicated sports facilities for women athletes, a move aimed at addressing critical infrastructure gaps and promoting greater inclusion in professional sports. The Qatar Foundation made th...
Race to feature runners from 44 countries, $100,000 in prizes, and route through key city landmarks BASRA, Iraq (MNTV) – Southern Iraq’s Basra Governorate is preparing to host its first-ever international half marathon this Friday, with more than 143 international athletes and hundreds of local runners set to participate in a landmark sporting...
Record-breaking performance by young Kazakh players includes clean sweep by 8-year-old prodigy Alisha Bisaliyeva ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Young chess players from Kazakhstan won a record 10 gold and 4 bronze medals at the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship for juniors, held on the Greek island of Rhodes. The event, organized by FIDE, ...
