Iran Wheelchair Basketball Suffers Third Loss in Row
RIO (Tasnim) – Iran wheelchair basketball team suffered its third loss in a row at the Paralympic Games.
In the match held at the ROA Hall, the Iranian team was defeated against Brazil 73-50 in Pool B.
Iran defeated Germany 69-63 in its opening match and lost to Great Britain 60-84 and USA 93-44 respectively in Pool B.
Iran will meet Algeria on Monday.
The Iranian delegation has won one gold medal and three silvers so far.
Iran has participated at the 2016 Summer Paralympics with 111 athletes in 12 sports.
The Iranian delegation finished in 11th place in the previous edition, winning 10 gold medals, seven silvers and seven bronze medals.
