TEHRAN – Iran’s men’s volleyball team defeated Qatar 3-0 (25-20, 25-20, 25-22) on Monday to book their place in the final match of the 2022 Asian Games underway in Hangzhou, China.

Amirhossein Esfandiar led Iran with 19 points, while Qatar’s Youssef Oughlaf collected 10 points.

Team Melli will play winners of Japan and China match in the gold medal match on Tuesday.

With more than 12,000 competitors from 45 nations and territories, the Asian Games has more participants than the Olympics.

Iran has sent 289 male and female athletes to the Games in 34 sports events.