Iran wins Kazakhstan at 2022 Asian Water Polo C'ship

Iran earned a narrow 11-10 win over Kazakhstan at the 2022 Asian Water Polo Championship on Thursday.

Iran wins Kazakhstan at 2022 Asian Water Polo C'ship

MEHR: Iran earned a narrow 11-10 win over Kazakhstan at the 2022 Asian Water Polo Championship on Thursday.

Iran had previously defeated India 19-4 win and South Korea 17-8. Team Melli, headed by Aleksandar Ciric, will play Thailand on Friday in Pool A, Tehran Times reported.

The competition is being held in Samut Prakan, Thailand from Nov. 7 to 13.

The Asian Water Polo Championship serves as a qualification for the 2023 World Water Polo Championship to be held in Fukuoka, Japan.

The top two teams as well as hosts Japan will take part in the world championship.