Iran win Asian Games basketball bronze amid emotional scenes
- Players celebrate podium finish that brings exemption from conscription, saying the pressure was ‘out of this world’.
- Iran withstood a late fightback to beat China 79-70 and win the Asian Games men’s basketball bronze, an achievement that left their players “speechless” after months of war back home.
- China led 31-29 at half-time in Nagoya, but Iran took charge in the third quarter to lead 55-46 going into the fourth and held on to prompt wild celebrations and secure a place on the podium on Sunday.
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- Players celebrate podium finish that brings exemption from conscription, saying the pressure was ‘out of this world’.
- Iran withstood a late fightback to beat China 79-70 and win the Asian Games men’s basketball bronze, an achievement that left their players “speechless” after months of war back home.
- China led 31-29 at half-time in Nagoya, but Iran took charge in the third quarter to lead 55-46 going into the fourth and held on to prompt wild celebrations and secure a place on the podium on Sunday.
Sources: Al Jazeera