TEHRAN, March 27 (MNA) – Iran’s water polo team came in second place in the 2023 Asian Water Polo Championship.China defeated Iran 11-8 on Monday in the final match of the 2023 Asian Water Polo Championship held in Singapore.

Kazakhstan won third place after defeating Thailand.

Iran defeated Thailand 20-9 on Sunday in the semifinals of the competition.

Iran qualified for the semifinal round of the 2023 Asian Water Polo Championship after beating Uzbekistan 18-8 on Saturday.

Iran had previously defeated Hong Kong, Kazakhstan and the Philippines.

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