# Iran win Asian Games basketball bronze amid emotional scenes

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- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-20 13:13 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/9/20/iran-win-asian-games-basketball-bronze-amid-emotional-scenes?traffic_source=rss

> Iran beat China 79-70 to claim the Asian Games men’s basketball bronze after a difficult period for the team and their families. Players celebrated reaching the podium, with the medal also granting eligible Iranian male athletes exemption from mandatory military service.