TEHRAN, Mar. 02 (MNA) – Iran's national ice hockey team lost to Singapore 8-5 in Group B of the 2024 World Championships Division III held in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

In the fifth match of the sporting event, Team Melli was defeated by Singapore, which resulted in their elimination from the tournament.

Prior to this match, Iran had already lost to Bosnia (3-0), the Philippines (14-2), North Korea (9-4), and Hong Kong (11-3).

Host Bosnia and Herzegovina has qualified for Group A.

The Group A tournament is scheduled to be held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan from March 10th to March 16th, while the Group B tournament took place at Skenderija Sports Arena in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina from February 23rd to February 29th.

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