One Loss and One Win for Women at FIBA 3x3 World Cup


One Loss and One Win for Women at FIBA 3x3 World Cup

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s women’s basketball team started the FIBA 3x3 World Cup 2019 with a loss and a win on Tuesday.

The Iranian national team (also Team Melli) suffered a 22-8 loss against Spain in its first match but earned a narrow 19-18 victory over Mongolia in the second match.

Team Melli has been drawn along with Spain, Romania, Mongolia and Czech Republic in Pool C.

Iran's national women's team, headed by Nika Beyk-Liklee, composed of Saeideh Elli, Shadi Abdolvand, Kimiya Yazdian Tehrani and Delaram Vakili.

Iran will face Romania and Czech Republic on Thursday.

The FIBA 3x3 World Cup 2019 is being held in Amsterdam, Netherlands from June 18 to 23.

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