Iran Falls Short against Japan at FIBA World Cup Qualifier


TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran basketball team lost to Japan 96-61 at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Asian Qualifier.

Ren Kanechika scored 20 points for the Japanese team, while Mohammad Jamshidi and Behnam Yakhchali scored 15 goals each.

The match in Group F was held in Takasaki Arena in Takasaki, Japan.

Team Melli will play China on Sunday in Hong Kong.