Iran 'put hearts on the court' to win Asian Games basketball bronze
Iran held off China 79-70 after a third-quarter surge and said the bronze medal meant a great deal after months of hardship at home.
- On Sunday, Iran defeated China 79-70 in Nagoya to win the Asian Games men's basketball bronze medal, withstanding a late fightback to spark emotional celebrations on the podium.
- Players dedicated the victory to the Iranian people after months of conflict, with 202cm forward Arsalan Kazemi stating the team 'put our hearts out on the court' to make them happy.
- As 203cm forward Arman Zangeneh noted, the medal provided significant relief; Asian Games medalists receive military service exemptions, easing pressure after a difficult two-month preparation period.
- South Korea claimed the gold medal with a 67-57 victory over Japan at Aichi International Arena, with forward Lee Hyun Jung leading the team in the tightly contested final.
- Japan matched its best-ever men's basketball silver finish from 1951 and 1962, while guard Ren Kanechika led the home side with 13 points in the final loss.
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Iran win Asian Games men’s basketball bronze
Iran yesterday withstood a late fightback to beat China 79-70 and win Asian Games men’s basketball bronze, an achievement that left their players “speechless” after months of war back home. China led 31-29 at half-time in Nagoya, but Iran took charge in the third quarter to lead 55-46 going into the
China misses b-ball podium, South Korea takes gold
South Korea held off Japan 67-57 to win the men's basketball final at the 2026 Asian Games on Sunday, while China finished fourth after losing 79-70 to Iran in the bronze-medal match. Japan built a 16-12 advantage in the first quarter, but South Korea opened the second quarter with an 8-4 run to pull level, leaving the two sides deadlocked at 28 apiece at halftime. South Korea seized control in the third quarter with a 17-8 surge, carrying an ei…
Iran 'put hearts on the court' to win 2026 Asian Games basketball bronze
Iran withstood a late fightback to beat China 79-70 and win Asian Games men's basketball bronze on Sunday, an achievement that left their players "speechless" after months of war back home.
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