Iran Defeats US in Canoe Polo Championship


TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian men’s team defeated the US 10-4 in Group F of the 2024 International Canoe Federation Canoe Polo World Championships on Friday.

Earlier in the day, Iran’s men’s team had lost to the New Zealand 6-5.

Iran’s women’s team first defeated Spain 3-2 in Group B but lost to the Netherlands 3-2.

The tournament has brought 71 teams from 27 nations together. Twelve coveted spots for the 2025 World Games in Chengdu are up for grabs.

The 2024 Canoe Polo World Championships, organized by the International Canoe Federation, kicked off in Deqing, China, assembling the finest teams from across the globe in a quest for glory.