Editing Iranian paintball (section)

=== International success (2010–2013) ===

Iranian teams achieved several major results in Asian competition during the early 2010s.

At the 2010 World Cup Asia in Kuala Lumpur, Datis won the Division 1 championship, defeating international opposition including teams from France, Australia and Malaysia.

Another Iranian team, '''Joubin''', finished second in Division 3 at the same tournament.[4]

Datis successfully defended its World Cup Asia Division 1 title in 2011 at Langkawi, Malaysia.

Led by Babak Datis Esmaily, the team defeated South Africa's Reaper 4–1 in the final. The victory earned Datis the championship trophy and US$50,000 in prize money.[9]

Iranian success extended to the lower divisions. '''Diako''' won the Division 3 championship at the 2011 World Cup Asia.[10]

Datis also represented Iran in the 2011 Intercontinental Cup, held alongside World Cup Asia, finishing third behind France's TonTon and the American Ironmen.[10]

Iranian teams continued participating in PALS events in subsequent years, including tournaments in Malaysia and Thailand.[11]