Iran's water polo team lost to China with a score of 10:6 in the 12th Asian U-18 Championship, which took place on Wednesday.
As a result of this match, the Iranian team could not secure a spot in the competition's semi-finals. Prior to this, Iran had lost matches against Japan, Kazakhstan, and China, but won against Thailand, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
The competition is being held in Bangkok, Thailand, and will run from July 17 to July 25, 2026. The tournament brings together the best young athletes from across Asia, who compete, inspire each other, and strive for their dreams on the continental stage. The championship program includes swimming, diving, water polo, and rhythmic gymnastics.
At the 2026 Sitting Volleyball World Championship, the Iranian men's national team defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina with a score of 3:1 (24-26, 25-21, 25-22, 25-21) on Sunday.
The Iranian team, which is the current world and Paralympic champion among men, previously defeated Poland 3:1 on Friday and will play against Japan on Monday.
The World Championship is taking place at the World ParaVolley Development Centre and includes 16 men's and 16 women's teams. The competition starts with a three-day group stage from July 10 to 12, where teams are divided into four groups of four. Then all participants will move to the Round of 16 on July 13.
This tournament represents the first chance for teams to secure qualification for the LA28 Paralympic Games, as the champions in both men's and women's categories receive direct spots in the competition.
