Iran earned their first-ever win in the 2023 IHF World Men's Handball Championship, beating Chile 25-24 on Thursday.
Iran goalkeeper Mohammad Siavoshi was chosen the Man of the Match.
Siavoshi made the most crucial of his total of 17 saves right at the end, his stop from Luciano Scaramelli ensuring he ended his performance with a 43% save rate....
Iran lost to Poland 32-27 in a quadrilateral Handball tournament held in Katowice, Poland.
Polish handball players defeated Iran 32-27 in the first match of the New Years Tournament held in Katowice.
Iran will play Belgium on Thursday and Poland will face Morocco on Friday.
Belgium will play Morocco in Wednesdays second game.
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