TEHRAN - Iran defeated India 19-4 at the 2022 Asian Water Polo Championship opening match on Tuesday.

Team Iran, headed by Aleksandar Ciric, will play South Korea on Wednesday in Pool A.

Group B consists of Japan, China, Singapore, Hong Kong and Kuwait.

The competition is being held in Bangkok, Thailand from Nov. 7 to 13.

The Asian Water Polo Championship serves as qualification for the 2023 World Water Polo Championship to be held in Fukuoka, Japan.

The top two teams as well as hosts Japan will take part in the world championship.