SportsQatar beat Iran in men’s basketball as Asian Games begin in Japan

The Asian Games have begun ahead of the September 19 opening ceremony, with Qatar defeating Iran 59-35 in the first men’s basketball match at the Aichi International Arena in Nagoya. Basketball and several other team sports are starting early, while heavy rain has already briefly displaced some athletes.

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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-09-10 10:06Original