RIO – Iran swept host Brazil in straight sets (25-20, 25-19, 25-17) in the Paralympic Games semis to book a place for the final match.

In the match held at the Riocentro, Rio de Janeiro, five-time Paralympics’ champion had not a difficult job to beat the host in front of boisterous fans.

Iran will play Bosnia on Sunday while Brazil face Egypt in third-place match.

Iran has participated at the 2016 Summer Paralympics with 111 athletes in 12 sports.

The Iranian delegation finished in 11th place in the previous edition, winning 10 gold medals, seven silvers and seven bronze medals.

(Source: Tasnim)