Iran’s Women Steal Show in 2024 Canoe Polo World Championships
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian women’s team finished in fourth place in the 2024 International Canoe Federation Canoe Polo World Championships and booked its place in the 2025 World Games.
Team Melli Banovan was defeated against the Netherlands 2-1 in the bronze medal match.
The men’s team defeated Australia 7-4 and finished in 15th place.
A total of 71 teams from 27 countries and all five continents competed in the tournament held in Deqing, China.
The 2025 World Games, commonly known as Chengdu 2025, is the 12th edition of the World Games, which includes sports and sporting disciplines that are not contested in the Olympic Games.
It is expected to be held from August 7 to 17, 2025 in Chengdu, Sichuan, China. This is the first edition to be held under the guidelines set by the strategy paper "Growth Beyond Excellence", the third edition to be held in Asia, and the first time for the nation to host the World Games