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Iran wins gold medal in 2018 Asian games volleyball

Gold medallists Iran's men volleyball team celebrate during medals award celebration at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta on September 1, 2018. (AFP)

In the 2018 Asian games, Iran have won the volleyball gold medal, after beating South Korea in straight sets in the final, in Jakarta. 

South Korea’s Moon Sungmin (15) hits the ball as Iran’s Sayedmohammad Mousavieraghi tries to block during the men's final volleyball match between South Korea and Islamic Republic of Iran at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta on September 1, 2018. (AFP)

The Iranian side dominated the match from the very start and won 25-17, 25-22, 25-21, to successfully defend their title. Iran won the 2018 Asian games without losing a single set, as they also beat Mongolia, Pakistan, China and Qatar in straight sets. In the 3rd-place playoff, Chinese Taipei defeated Qatar 3-1. 


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