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Iran Wins Opening Water‑Polo Match at Sanya 2026 Games

|Sanya, China, Iran|1 independent sources

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Iran’s men’s water‑polo squad opened the 2026 Asian Games in Sanya with a 10‑8 victory over the host nation.

The match, played in the city’s aquatic centre, saw Iran’s captain, Mohammad Rezaei, score the decisive goal in the final minute.

The win gives Iran a strong start in the tournament, setting the tone for the rest of the competition.

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