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

https://mins.news/en/item/52789

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-10 10:06 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/9/10/qatar-beat-iran-in-mens-basketball-as-asian-games-begin-in-japan?traffic_source=rss

> 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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