Girls’ goalball team crowned 2026 AYPG champions

TEHRAN – Iran’s girls’ goalball team claimed the title of the Dubai 2025 Asian Youth Para Games on Saturday.

Iran, who had won a silver medal in the previous edition, beat Thailand 6-2 in the final match to win the gold.

The boys’ goalball team settled for bronze after beating Thailand 15-7 on Saturday.

Iran has sent 194 Para athletes to the Games in 11 sports.

The fifth edition of the Asian Youth Para Games runs in Dubai from Dec. 10 to 13.