Iran's national basketball team achieved the bronze medal at the 2026 Asian Games by defeating the national team of China, marking this success as the first medal for Iran's delegation in this edition of the competitions.
Ranking Matches
The basketball competitions in the 20th Asian Games were held today (Sunday, September 29) at the Aichi International Stadium. In the ranking match, Iran's national basketball team faced China and won with a score of 79 to 70. The first half of this game ended with a 31 to 29 lead for China, but the Iranian team, with a powerful performance in the second half, managed to turn the result in their favor.
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Past and Future Achievements of the National Basketball Team
This success comes after Iran's national basketball team previously secured fifth place in the last Asian Games. Additionally, in various editions of this competition, the team has won 2 silver medals and 3 bronze medals. With this victory, Iran's national basketball team has once again proven its capabilities on the international stage.
In this edition of the games, Iran's national basketball team reached the ranking stage with 3 wins and 2 losses. The results of this team's matches in the group stage are as follows:
- Iran 53 – Qatar 59
- Iran 72 – Chinese Taipei 69
- Iran 81 – Jordan 68
In the semifinals, Iran's national team lost to South Korea with a score of 51 to 77. However, despite this defeat, Iran's national basketball team, with strong determination and will, succeeded in winning the bronze medal.
This victory is not only a sports achievement but also reflects the determination and efforts of Iranian athletes in international competitions. With this bronze medal, Iran's national basketball team hopes for a bright future and more successes.
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