HANGZHOU, China – Iran’s men’s blind football team defeated Thailand 2-0 in the 2022 Asian Para Games on Tuesday.

In the match held at the Gongshu Canal Sports Park Stadium, Sadegh Rahimi completed a brace for Team Melli.

Iran, who had played out a goalless draw against Japan, will meet India on Wednesday.

A total of 128 male athletes represent Iran in 16 events and 82 female athletes compete in 11 events.

Iran finished in third place in the 2018 Asian Para Games held in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Iran’s slogan in the 2022 Asian Para Games is “Faith, Iran, Honor” and the name of the delegation is “Children of Iran”.

Hangzhou 2022 takes place from Oct. 22 to 28. An estimated 3,000 athletes compete across 22 sports.