Iran Advances to FIBA U-16 Women's Asia Cup 2025-Division B SFs
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran defeated host Malaysia 62-33 on Wednesday to book its place at the FIBA U-16 Women's Asia Cup 2025-Division B Semi-Finals.
Elina Kazemevini starred for Iran with 25 points, netting an efficiency of 22 as she shot 11-of-18 from the floor and also collected 3 rebounds, 3 assists, and 6 of the team's 27 steals in 28 minutes of action.
Chin Jo Xin, meanwhile, was the lone double-digit scorer for Malaysia with 12 points in the loss, which crushed their hopes of returning to the podium after taking home the bronze during the 2023 competitions.
The Semi-Finals are set on Thursday, with Iran facing Hong Kong and unbeaten India palying Indonesia.
