TEHRAN – Iran defeated hosts Qatar 86-65 in Group B of the FIBA U16 Asian Championship 2023 on Tuesday.

Sina Mohammadi had a second straight game of scoring over 20 points with 26 points to go with 3 rebounds, 3 assists, and 4 steals.

Qatar had another big game from the ambitious Mohamed Massamba Ndao who had 24 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, and 4 steals for 30 EFF, but it was not enough to get Qatar's second win in the Group Phase.

Japan advanced to Quarter-Finals as the group winners and Iran will have to meet Group A’s third team on Thursday.