TEHRAN – Iran’s men’s handball team defeated Mongolia 50-16 at the Zhejiang Gongshang University Sports Centre in Hangzhou in their opening match of the 2022 Asian Games on Sunday.

Team Melli are scheduled to meet Japan and Saudi Arabia on Monday and Wednesday, respectively.

The first two teams will make the main round, with the top two placed teams in each main round group progressing to the semi-finals.

Qatar are the defending champions, where they defeated Bahrain in the final match.

Iran has sent 289 male and female athletes to the Games in 34 sports events.