The Iranian national basketball team managed to recover after their loss in the first match against Qatar, defeating Taipei 72:69 during the 2026 Asian Games on Saturday.
The 'Melli' team entered the game under pressure following an unexpected 59:53 defeat in their debut match in Group B, but the players demonstrated strong resistance and great composure throughout the competition.
Mohammad Jamshidi played a decisive role in Iran's success, leading the team with 18 points and providing valuable points during the most tense moments of the game.
For his part, Chen Yin-chun scored 29 points for Taipei.
This victory significantly boosted Iran's confidence during their participation in the Asian Games. The result against Taipei was a timely response after the disappointment of the match against Qatar and maintained Iran's hopes for deep advancement in the tournament.
Under Jamshidi's leadership, Iran will now focus on maintaining this momentum in the next match, scheduled for Sunday against Jordan.
