Iran Beats Iraq at WABA Championship
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran earned its third successive victory in the 16th WABA (West Asia Basketball Association) Championship on Wednesday.
The Iranian team defeated Iraq 79-50 in Amman, Jordan.
Dirk Bauermann’s men had already defeated Lebanon 81-75 and Syria 93-63 respectively.
Iran will play Jordan on Thursday.
The WABA Championship serves as a qualifier for the 2016 FIBA Asia Challenge.
Iran is preparing for the Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT), slated for July 4-9.
