TEHRAN – Iran’s men’s water polo team lost to Kazakhstan 10-9 in the 2022 Asian Games third-placed match on Saturday.

Team Melli had defeated South Korea 15-4 and Thailand 26-7 and were defeated against China 15-7 in Group A.

Iran advanced to the semifinal, beating Singapore 13-6 but lost to Japan 18-11 in the semifinal.

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.