Iran Comes 5th at World Paravolley Intercontinental Cup
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Debutant Iran's women sitting volleyball team finished in fifth place at the World Paravolley Intercontinental Cup in China.
Iran defeated Canada 3-1 (25-19, 19-25, 25-21, 25-11) in the event, which took place in Hangzhou City.
Iran lost to Ukraine, USA, China and Brazil and defeated Rwanda and Canada (twice).
Iran women sitting volleyball team will participate in the 2016 Paralympic Games for the first time.
In the men’s division, Iran has advanced to the final match and will face Brazil on Wednesday.