TEHRAN – Iran beat the Philippines 80-28 in their opening match at the 2024 International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) U23 Asia Oceania Championship on Monday.

The championship has brought together seven nations – Iran, Australia, India, Japan, Saudi Arabia, the Philippines, and Thailand—to compete for the coveted title and a spots in the 2025 IWBF Men’s U23 World Championship.

The top three teams will qualify for the 2025 IWBF Men’s U23 World Championship.

The 2024 IWBF U23 AOZ Championship is being held in Bangkok, Thailand from Nov. 17 to 22.

Schedule:

Nov. 19

*Iran v Japan

*Iran v Saudi Arabia

Nov. 20

Iran v Thailand

Nov. 21

*Iran v India