JORDAN FINISH THIRD IN BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

 Jordan had a disappointing end to the West Asian Basketball Championship after losing to Iran and finishing third.

After starting the event in Fuhais with three wins, Jordan finished with two defeats by following up last night’s defeat to champions Lebanon with an 82-59 reverse against Iran, who finished second.

Lebanon remained unbeaten with a 78-64 win against Syria to secure their fifth title.

Iraq clinched fourth to secure qualification to the Asian Cup by beating Palestine 79-48.