TEHRAN – Iran defeated Lebanon 2-0 to win the title of the 5th Asian U19 Beach Volleyball Championships on Sunday.

In the match held at Ban Nong Ya Ma Community School Courts in Roi Et, Thailand, Iran’s Amir Ali Ghalehnoei/ Habib Akbarzadeh beat Lebanese 17th seeds Hadi El Chabib/Jad Abi Karam 21-12, 21-12 in the final match.

Iran had defeated Australia’s second seeds Killian Donovan/Jett Rocker-Graham in the semifinals.

Iran emerged victorious over Vietnam 1, Australia 2 and Thailand 3 in Group C and also defeated Hong Kong 2 and New Zealand 2 to book a place in the semifinals.

A total of 32 Asian teams competed in the event.