Iran Third at Szent Istvan U-16 Basketball Cup


TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran finished in third place at the Szent Istvan U-16 Basketball Cup.

The competition was held in Székesfehérvár, Hungary from January 30 to February 2.

Iran was in Group B along with Hungarian B, NBA Academy and Stellazzurra Rome.

Group A consisted of Hungarian A, China, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.

Iran is preperaing for the 2020 edition of FIBA U-16 Asian Championship.

A total of 16 teams will compete in Tehran from March 23 to April 2 at Azadi Sports Complex for the Asian title.

The competition is also a qualification for FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup, which is going to be held in Bulgaria. Four first teams of the Asian event will book their ticket to the world event.