TEHRAN - Iran has many capable players who are able to beat China in the FIBA Asia Championship, President of Iran Basketball Federation Mahmoud Mashhoon said on Monday.
The 2009 FIBA Asia Championship will be held from August 6 to 16 in Tianjin, China. Meanwhile Yao Ming, the three-time tournament’s MVP, is in doubt for the event due to injury.
“If the Chinese are proud of Yao Ming, we are proud of all our team players. Iranian players are full of enthusiasm, and we are optimistic about getting good results in the tournament,” Mashhoon said .
The 2009 FIBA Asia Championship will be held from August 6 to 16 in Tianjin, China. Meanwhile Yao Ming, the three-time tournament’s MVP, is in doubt for the event due to injury.
“If the Chinese are proud of Yao Ming, we are proud of all our team players. Iranian players are full of enthusiasm, and we are optimistic about getting good results in the tournament,” Mashhoon said .
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