The Iranian men's basketball team won the bronze medal at the Asian Games held in Nagaok by defeating the Philippines with a score of 21–10 in the third-place match.
Iranian National Basketball Team Wins Bronze Medal in Nagaok
The Iranian team included Mohammad Ghaffari, Basir Momeni, Sareem Jafari, and Mehdi Rahimi. The team failed to reach the final, losing to Qatar with a score of 14–11 in the semi-finals.
Earlier in the tournament, Iran advanced to the quarterfinals, defeating Japan, China, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. Under the guidance of Mohammad Sistani, the team demonstrated strong performances throughout the competition and secured its place on the podium through a confident victory over the Philippines.
The bronze medal obtained is a testament to Iran's successful campaign.