Paris (IP) – Iran's goalball team claimed 5th place at the 2024 Paris Paralympics after a hard-fought victory over the United States. In a closely contested match, Iran triumphed 4-3, avenging an earlier 14-7 loss to the same team in the group stage.

Iran PressEurope: Despite this victory, Iran's hopes of reaching the semifinals were dashed following a previous defeat against Ukraine. The Iranian team's performance places them in the top half of the competition, though just shy of the medal rounds.

As of now, Iran stands 22nd in the overall Paralympic medal tally, having secured 2 golds, 7 silvers, and 3 bronzes. With the event ongoing, the final rankings will be determined when the competitions conclude on September 8.

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