TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – The Iranian men's U23 wheelchair basketball team were defeated by Australia 71-48 at the 2024 IWBF Men's U23 Asia Oceania Championship taking place in Thailand.

Previously in the opening match, the Iranian team emerged victorious against the Philippines 80-28.

Iran will compete against rivals from Japan and Saudi Arabia in the next steps on Tuesday.

The top three teams will qualify for the 2025 IWBF Men’s U23 World Championship.

The 2024 IWBF Men’s U23 Asia Oceania Championship is being held in Bangkok, Thailand from November 17 to 22.

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