TEHRAN – Iran defeated South Korea 17-8 at the 2022 Asian Water Polo Championship on Wednesday.

Iran had started the campaign on Tuesday with a 19-4 win over India.

Team Melli, headed by Aleksandar Ciric, will play Kazakhstan on Thursday in Pool A.

The competition is being held in Samut Prakan, Thailand from Nov. 7 to 13.

The Asian Water Polo Championship serves as qualification for the 2023 World Water Polo Championship to be held in Fukuoka, Japan.

The top two teams as well as hosts Japan will take part in the world championship.