TEHRAN – Iran’s men’s water polo team thrashed Thailand 26-7 on Tuesday in the 2022 Asian Games.

Team Melli, who beat South Korea 15-4 on Monday, are scheduled to play China in Group A on Wednesday.

Kazakhstan Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore are in Group B.

Iran claimed a bronze medal in the previous edition held in Jakarta, Indonesia.

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.