HANGZHOU, China – Iran’s men’s sitting volleyball team won the title of the 2022 Asian Para Games on Friday.

Team Melli defeated Kazakhstan in straight sets (25-14, 25-16, 25-18) in the final match.

Iran had previously defeated Thailand, Kazakhstan, Cambodia and South Korea on their way to the final match.

China won the bronze, beating South Korea 3-0.

Iran have won four gold medals in the Asian Para Games out of four times.

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.