TEHRAN – Iran’s men’s team booked a place in quarterfinals round of the 2022 FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup.
Iran defeated Thailand 21-9 in its first match but lost to powerhouse Japan with the same result in Pool A.
Iran will meet Chinese Taipei in quarterfinals on Sunday.
The Iranian women team was eliminated from the competition.
The 2022 FIBA 3×3 U-17 Asia Cup is being held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from October 13 to 16.
3x3 basketball is a variation of basketball played three-a-side, with one backboard and in a half-court setup.