Iranian Women's Futsal Team to Participate in Tournament in China

The Iranian women's national futsal team will participate in a four-sided tournament in China. This tournament is part of the team's preparation for the 2026 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games.

Women's Futsal Team to Participate in Tournament in China

The Iranian squad will travel to China on November 2 to take part in the competitions scheduled from November 4 to November 9. Confirmed participants include Iran, China, and Hong Kong, with a fourth team expected soon.

The Iranian team will compete under the guidance of head coach Shahrazad Mozafar. They plan to use this tournament to evaluate their athletes and refine the squad before the continental competition.

This event will provide Iranian women with valuable international experience as part of their continued preparation for the Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games. The seventh edition of these Games is scheduled to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from December 11 to December 22, 2026.

It is expected that this multi-sport event will gather athletes from 45 countries who will compete in 18 different sports. The Iranian women's futsal team aims to make the most of the opportunities in the tournament in China to strengthen its preparation and build momentum ahead of the Games in Riyadh.

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