Iran to Face Kuwait in 2024 FIBA U18 Asia Cup Opener
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran will open the 2024 FIBA U18 Asia Cup with Kuwait on September 2.
Iran is pitted against South Korea, India and Kuwait in Group B.
Iran will meet India and South Korea on September 3 and 4, respectively.
Korea ruled the previous U18 Asia Cup in 2022 in Tehran, Iran by way of a 77-73 come-from-behind win over Japan in a Final befitting of a title bout.
China is the most decorated team with 11 titles.
The FIBA U18 Asia Cup 2024 is set on September 2-9 in Amman, Jordan, where the top 4 teams will qualify for the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2025 in Switzerland.
Group A:
Australia, Chinese Taipei, Lebanon, Mongolia
Group B:
Iran, South Korea, India, Kuwait
Group C:
China, Japan, Qatar, Kazakhstan
Group D:
The Philippines, New Zealand, Jordan, Indonesia
