It wasn't like Iran 12 years ago..

‌During the Incheon Asian Games, Iran was truly something else.. We won back then, but I have many memories of us constantly getting blocked by Iran and losing before that..
While there was an aspect of us defending well..
Their performance was at a level where I found myself wondering, "How did that team even make it to the semifinals.."
It reached a point where I thought Saudi Arabia might actually be better.. I felt like Iranian basketball might become a marginal team for a while..
I hope our country wins the gold medal.. Whether it's Japan or China coming up, I believe we can easily win with our current strength. I also get the feeling that China isn't as good as I thought..