Iran’s Women Earns Two Wins at FIBA 3x3 U-23 World Cup
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s women earned two successive victories in Pool D of the first-ever FIBA 3x3 U-23 World Cup 2018 on Wednesday.
The Iranian team defeated Sri Lanka 21-5 and then beat Andorra 21-11 in its second match.
Iran will play Russia and Malaysia on Friday.
The finalized rosters of the 20 men's and 20 women's teams participating at the first-ever FIBA 3x3 U-23 World Cup 2018, in Xi'an, China.
With the action set to begin on Wednesday, October 3, all rosters have been trimmed to 4 players.
Pool action takes place from October 3 to October 6, with the top two teams from each pool in both women's and men's categories, earning a direct ticket to the Quarter-Finals. The Knock-Out Rounds - culminating with the finals - will be held on October 7.
Women's Category
Pool A:China, Hungary, Romania, Germany, Uganda
Pool B: Ukraine, Netherlands, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Belarus
Pool C: France, Mongolia, Japan, Czech Republic, Argentina
Pool D: Russia, Andorra, Iran, Sri Lanka, Malaysia
