TEHRAN - A tough fight between Kazakhstan and Iran saw the latter side clinched a 33-29 win, going into the Placement Match 29/30, while Iran are now aiming to avoid a last-place finish, by winning their maiden match in their history at the IHF Women's World Championship.

Kazakhstan finally ended their five-game losing streak at Denmark/Norway/Sweden 2023 and will face the winners of the Paraguay and Greenland in the Placement Match 29/30.

Iran will also seek a historic first win against the losing side between Paraguay and Greenland in the President’s Cup.

Iran’s Fatemeh Merikh was selected as the Player of the Match.

Team Melli have previously lost to Poland, Germany, Japan, Chile, and Congo in the competition.