In addition to winning the West Asia Championship, the team also won the U-16 Asia Cup spot. This is a milestone that marks its debut in the continental tournament.
In the final group stage match in July, the Iranian team lost to Lebanon 47-37.
They had previously won group stage games against Jordan and Syria.
The West Asia Under-16 Women’s Championships were held in Lebanon, featuring teams from Iran, Jordan, Syria and Lebanon in Host Nation.
In recent years, Iran has invested more in women’s sports, creating national leagues, training academies, and youth teams, empowering young female athletes within cultural and religious frameworks.
Iranian women’s national sports teams have participated in several regional and international tournaments in recent years, gaining competitive strength.
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