TEHRAN – Iran lost to Kazakhstan 8-5 on Monday in bronze medal match of the 2022 Asian Water Polo Championship.

Team Melli had lost to China 11-10 on Sunday in the competition’s semifinals.

Iran also registered five wins over India 19-4, South Korea 17-8, Kazakhstan 11-10, Thailand 15-3 and Hong Kong 19-2 in the event.

The final match will be held between Japan and China.

The competition is being held in Samut Prakan, Thailand from Nov. 7 to 14.

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 will take part in the world championship.