Iran Claims Title of Asian U-19 Beach Volleyball Championships
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran claimed the title of the 5th Asian U-19 Beach Volleyball Championships at Ban Nong Ya Ma Community School Courts in Roi Et, Thailand on Sunday.
Iran’s Amir Ali Ghalehnoei/Habib Akbarzadeh defeated Lebanese 17th seeds Hadi El Chabib/Jad Abi Karam 2-0 (21-12, 21-12) in the final match.
Iran had defeated Vietnam 1, Australia 2 and Thailand 3 in Group C.
The Iranian team beat Hong Kong 2 and New Zealand 2 to book its place in the semifinals. Iran defeated Australia before advancing to the final.
The competition brought 32 Asian teams together in Thailand.
