TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) – Iran defeated Thailand in straight sets (25-18, 25-23, 25-20) in Pool E of the 15th Asian Men’s U18 Volleyball Championship on Thursday.

Iran had defeated Lebanon and the Philippines and lost to China in Pool C. Iran will play Bahrain on Friday.

The competition started on July 28 and will run until Aug. 4 at the Sport City Main Hall in Isa Town in Bahrain.

Iran are the most decorated team in the competition, having won seven titles out of 13 editions.

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