Iran Basketball Starts Challenge Cup with Win over Macedonia
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian national basketball team defeated Macedonia 80-75 in its opening match in the 2016 Challenge Cup.
Iran will face USA representative Idaho Vandals on Wednesday in Pool B.
Lithuania also is in the pool.
Host China has been drawn along with Japan, New Zealand and Belarus in Pool A.
The Asian powerhouse advanced to the final in last year’s edition but finished in second place after losing to China.
The Atlas Challenge is a tournament based in Suzhou, China mostly consisting of various national teams from Europe and Asia.
Iran is preparing for the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament which will be held in Turin from July 4 to 9.
