The Iranian men's national basketball team has learned its opponents in the group stage of the basketball tournament that will take place at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya.
The Iranian men's national basketball team has learned its opponents in the group stage of the basketball tournament that will take place at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya.
Following the draw, Iran was placed in Group B alongside Jordan, Taipei (Chinese Taipei), and Qatar. The Iranian team will face these three Asian teams in the initial stage, aiming to secure a spot in the playoffs.
Currently, the Iranian team is holding a training camp at the Mashhoon sports hall, continuing preparations for the competition. The coaching staff is focused on tactical work and strengthening the squad before the Asian Games, with the official announcement of the final roster expected in the coming days.
This tournament represents an important opportunity for the Iranian basketball team to compete against some of Asia's strongest teams. Jordan will provide a serious challenge in the group, while Chinese Taipei and Qatar will also fight for qualification from Group B.
The basketball tournament at the Asian Games in Nagoya is scheduled from September 10 to September 20, and the Iranian basketball team will be one of the first Iranian representatives to begin its campaign at these Games.
Prime Minister Modi visited his medalists who brought glory to the country at the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2026 and met with them at his official residence. The Prime Minister welcomed all the winners and spent time with them.
Modi shared a special video of this meeting on his Instagram and X accounts, which quickly went viral on social media. During this meeting, the Prime Minister highly praised the hard work of all the athletes. The athletes told the Prime Minister about their sporting experiences and challenges.
As always, the Prime Minister supported the athletes, inspiring them to become even better. During this meeting, the athletes showed special excitement on their faces.
By sharing the meeting video, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote the hashtag #AlwaysCheerForBharat in the caption. In the video, boxer Saakshi Chaudhary says that the Prime Minister invited them to the meeting. She expresses a feeling of pride and joy, calling him a very humble person. After that, she asks him to say a few words. Everyone laughs at this moment.
In the video, the Prime Minister says: 'He who plays shines. Always support India. Glory to Mother India.'
At the Commonwealth Games 2026, Indian athletes once again demonstrated brilliant performance, raising the nation's flag worldwide. In these competitions, India won a total of 39 medals. These medals include 13 gold, 17 silver, and 9 bronze.
Thanks to this outstanding result, India secured fourth place in the medal table. This achievement was attained despite a significant reduction in the games' program. Traditional medal-winning sports for India, such as wrestling, badminton, table tennis, hockey, and shooting, were not included in the program.
Boxing played the most crucial role in India's campaign at CWG 2026, winning a record 10 medals. Among them were seven gold medals, which is the highest number of gold medals won by one country in this sport at a single Commonwealth Games. Olympic medalist Lavlina Borgohain won a silver medal in the women's 75 kg category, while Saakshi Chaudhary became the best Indian boxer.
Prime Minister Modi held a meeting with the Commonwealth Games champions on Sunday. Additionally, the Prime Minister shared a video clip featuring these athletes on Instagram, in which he says: 'He who plays shines. Always support India... Glory to Mother India.'
