Publish Date: 16 January 2024 - 11:00

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – Iran defeated Japan 74-65 in the 2024 IWBF Asia Oceania Zone (AOZ) Championships on Monday.

Team Melli had previously defeated South Korea 67-48 and Thailand 86-51.

Iran will play China and Australia on Tuesday and Thursday, respectively.

The winners of both the men’s and women’s competitions will qualify directly for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.

The IWBF Asia Oceania Zone started on Jan. 12 in Bangkok, Thailand, and will run until Jan. 20.

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