Iran claims Asian U-19 Beach Volleyball Championships title

In the match held at Ban Nong Ya Ma Community School Courts in Roi Et, Thailand, Iran’s Amir Ali Ghalehnoei/ Habib Akbarzadeh beat Lebanese 17th seeds Hadi El Chabib/Jad Abi Karam 21-12, 21-12 in the final match.

Iran had defeated Australia’s second seeds Killian Donovan/Jett Rocker-Graham in the semifinals.

Iran emerged victorious over Vietnam 1, Australia 2 and Thailand 3 in Group C and also defeated Hong Kong 2 and New Zealand 2 to book a place in the semifinals.

A total of 32 Asian teams competed in the event.

MNA/TT