Iran Defeats Russia in Handball Tournament
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s men’s handball team beat Russia 26-29 in a four-team tournament in Moscow on Saturday.
The tournament has brought host Russia, youth Russia, Belarus and Iran together.
Iran is scheduled to meet youth Russia on Sunday.
Team Melli had lost to Belarus 29-28 in its first match.
Iran has participated in the event as part of preparation for the 2024 Asian Men's Handball Championship.
The Asian championship will be held in Manama, Bahrain, from January 11 to 25.
Iran has been drawn in Group B along with South Korea, China, and New Zealand.
