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Iran Overpowers Hong Kong at FIBA Asia Championship

  • September, 27, 2015 - 11:02
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Iran Overpowers Hong Kong at FIBA Asia Championship

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran earned its fourth victory in a row in the 2015 FIBA Asia Championship, beating Hong Kong 111-56 on Sunday.

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Mohammad Jamshidi led Iran with 22 points and Hong Kong’s Lee Ki scored 18 points.

Defending champion Iran has been scheduled to face powerhouse the Philippines on Monday in Group E.

Iran has defeated Japan (86–48), India (88–66), Malaysia (122-42) and Hong Kong (111-56) so far.

The 2015 FIBA Asia Championship for Men is the 28th continental basketball championship in Asia. The competition is being held in Changsha from September 23 to October 3.

The winner of the tournament qualifies for the basketball tournament on the 2016 Summer Olympics, while the next three best teams will participate at the 2016 FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournament for Men, as stated by FIBA and the IOC in qualification quota.

 
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