Iran crowned West Asia Basketball champion

June 27, 2011 - 0:0

Iran claimed the title of the West Asia Basketball Championship on Saturday night.

Iran overcame Jordan 72:70 in its opening match was held in Arbil, Iraq.
In Day 2, Iran defeated Syria 83:62. The Iranian powerhouse beat Iraq 93:52 in its last match.
Top three teams qualified for the 2011 FIBA Asia Championship for Men which will be held in Wuhan, China from September 15 to 25.
The event is the qualifying tournament for FIBA Asia at the men's basketball tournament of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, United Kingdom