Iran to Play Syria in 2022 FIBA Asia Cup Opener


TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran will meet Syria in the opening match of the 2022 FIBA Asia Cup on Thursday.

Team Melli will also play Kazakhstan and Japan on July 15 and 17, respectively.

The Group Phase will be played from July 12-17. The 16 teams competing in Asia Cup 2022 were drawn into four groups of four.

Every group winner will gain direct access to the quarter final, while runners-up will play third placed teams in a playoff games.

The 2022 FIBA Asia Cup will be held in Jakarta, Indonesia.