Launched July 18, 2012 Motto Sports Channel | Owned by IRIB Slogan Sports Channel Founded 2012 | |
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Owner Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting | ||
IRIB Varzesh (Persian: شبکه ورزش English: Sports channel) is a national sports TV channel in Iran which was launched in July 18, 2012 and is the fifth Iranian television channel to broadcast in digital mode and the second one to broadcast in High Definition quality. This channel is currently available using Set-top box devices.
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Football
Varzesh televises two Persian Gulf Pro League matches per week and occasionally televises important Azadegan League matches. The channel also shows Olympic and World Cup documentaries and educational sports videos.
Varzesh also airs several popular Iranian football shows, including: 120 Football which focuses on European Football, Meydan which focuses on Iranian sports and Donya Football which televises European football matches. Some of IRIB's broadcasts of foreign football matches are censored. Varzesh also other sports Volleyball tournament in the world and iran.
Varzesh televises the following football leagues:
Iran
World
Asia