After 4 successive wins, the Iranian U-16 Women’s Basketball National Team advanced to the final of FIBA U-16 Women’s Asia Cup.
Iran NOC; Tehran: During the Division
B of Women’s FIBA Asia Cup being held in Jordan, the Iranian U-16 National team
managed to beat Malaysia, Singapore and Guam in the group stage. After the
direct representation in the quarter final, they passed Hong Kong to stand up
as leg for the final game against Philippines. On the condition of a win
against the finalist Philippine team, the Iranian girls will advance to
Division A of Asia. However; this is the first time that Iranian Basketball
bags a final and medal podium in the history of the sport.