PARIS – Iran’s men’s sitting volleyball team defeated Ukraine in straight sets (25-13, 25-12, 25-18) in Pool B of the 2024 Paralympic Games on Friday.

Pool A consists of France, Kazakhstan, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Egypt.

Team Melli will play Brazil and Germany on Sunday and Tuesday, respectively.

Iran have won a record seven titles, including the last two, with Bosnia and Herzegovina winning twice. 

Preliminary round matches will be held from Aug. 29 to Sept. 3, followed by classification matches and the semi-finals.

The bronze medal and gold medal matches are scheduled for 6-7 Sept.

Iran’s mission in Paris is to capture their eighth Paralympic gold medal, adding to their impressive haul of seven gold and two silver medals from past Games.