The Iranian women's basketball team in the 3x3 discipline secured two victories at the 2026 Asian Games on Monday.
The 'Melli' team first defeated Uzbekistan with a score of 19:5 at the Kinjo Futo Station Square Venue, and in the second match, they won against the host nation, Japan, with a score of 18:16.
Mahla Abedi was the top scorer for the Persians, scoring eight points, while Japanese athlete Yuki Hirashita recorded five points.
As part of the women's 3x3 basketball tournament at the 2026 Asian Games, held in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, from September 10 to 20, Iran will face Taipei from China in Group B on Tuesday. The tournament is limited to players under the age of 23.