The Iranian men's wheelchair basketball team secured a close victory over South Korea, winning the match with a score of 67-62 as part of the 2026 Asian Para Games taking place in Nagoya on Saturday.
Earlier, the Iranian team began its campaign with a confident win against Iraq with a score of 81-23 on Friday. According to the schedule, Iran will play against the Philippines on Monday.
Iran has an impressive history of participation in previous Asian Para Games, having won one silver medal and finished third twice in the last four tournaments. Now, the team hopes to continue this trend in Nagoya, overcoming the difficulties of a long journey and starting its tournament with a victory over Iraq.
