Publish Date: 30 August 2024 - 18:42

TEHRAN, Aug. 30 (MNA) – Iran’s men’s goalball team defeated hosts France 12-8 in Pool A of the 2024 Paralympic Games on Friday.

Team Melli is scheduled to meet Brazil and the U.S. in the following days.

Pool B consists of Egypt, Ukraine, Japan and China.

The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games take place from Aug. 28 to Sept. 8 and more than 4,000 athletes from around the world have participated in 549 medal events.

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