TEHRAN – Iran’s men’s water polo team beat Singapore 13-6 in the 2022 Asian Games’ quarterfinals.

Team Melli had defeated South Korea 15-4 and Thailand 26-7 and lost to China 15-7 in their previous matches in Group A.

Iran claimed a bronze medal in the previous edition held in Jakarta, Indonesia.

With more than 12,000 competitors from 45 nations and territories, the Asian Games has more participants than the Olympics.

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