Will this AFC Cup be the last for veteran Iranian player Hamid Haddadi?

The player responds to the statements of the FIBA ​​website, where he refused to believe when he was told that now he is participating in the Asian Basketball Cup for the eighth time in a row, but stressed that he is proud that he plays for his country and his people and just wants to do them happy.

Notably, in those eight times, Haddadi returned to his country with gold three times, including back-to-back titles in 2007 and 2009, and scored 800 points, becoming the first team to win in a row since China won four times from 1999 to 2005.

Haddadi believes that Iran is playing this version of the Asian Cup in a difficult group and that the teams have changed a lot and become stronger and believes that their task will be difficult.

However, Iran managed to make its first test by defeating Syria 80–67.

The Iranian player indicated that he must compete every time and do his best in every match, despite his age.

When asked if he would participate in the Asian Cup for the ninth time, he replied with a smile: “I don’t know. You know, I’m very proud to play for my country. I’m happy to play for the national team.” every time.”

Behavior / Donia Haddad