TEHRAN – Iran’s men’s water polo team lost to China 15-7 in the 2022 Asian Games on Wednesday.

Team Melli had defeated South Korea 15-4 and Thailand 26-7 in their previous matches in Group A.

Iran advanced to the next stage as the second-placed team.

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.