IRIB Varzesh TV

IRIB Varzesh (Persian: شبکه ورزش‎ English: Sports channel, Shibkâh-e Vârzesh) is a national sports TV channel in Iran which was launched on 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 and online.

This channel broadcasts some sports competitions held in Iran and the world. Broadcasting of channel programs in HD format and HEVC codec from terrestrial and satellite receivers began on 29 November 2020.

History

After the implementation of the digital broadcasting system and the expansion of this system in Iran, the number of national channels increased. IRIB Varzesh was officially inaugurated on 18 July 2012 with the presence of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the then President of Iran.

IRIB Varzesh was placed on the third transmitter in the provinces on 31 July 2012.

The director of this channel is currently Sina Motazedi.

Programs

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 Wrestling shows, including: 120 Football which focuses on European Football, Meydan which focuses on Iranian sports and Lezate Football which mainly televises European and International football matches.[4] Varzesh also other sports Volleyball tournament in the world and Iran.