TEHRAN – Iran’s men’s wheelchair basketball team defeated China 84-53 in the 2024 IWBF Asia Oceania Zone (AOZ) Championships on Wednesday.

Team Melli had previously defeated South Korea 67-48, Thailand 86-51 and Japan 74-65 and lost to Australia 69-60.

Iran have secured 2nd place in Pool A.

The winners of both the men’s and women’s competition will qualify directly for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.

The IWBF Asia Oceania Zone started on Jan. 12 in Bangkok, Thailand and will run until Jan. 20.