The Gliders clinched gold in the women's tournament yesterday, and the Rollers followed it up by successfully defending their men's title at the Sports Complex PSU Phuket.

Having trailed 14-9 after the first period, Iran hit back to hold a one-point lead at 26-25 at the halfway stage.

The final continued to be a physical and closely-fought affair, with Australia responding in the third period to go 36-34 in front.

They then closed out an eventual 56-50 victory to win the tournament.

Tristan Knowles led the way for Australia, notching 21 points in the final.

Mohamadhassan Sayari's 20-point haul for Iran was not enough for gold, but did help him to earn the men's most-valuable player award for the Championships.

The bronze medal match was also held today, with South Korea beating hosts Thailand 68-50.

Iraq join the four semi-finalists in qualifying for November's IWBF World Championships in Dubai.

They edged past Malaysia 50-47 to place fifth at the tournament, and are now set for their World Championships debut.

Saudi Arabia claimed a one-point victory by 57 to 56 against the Philippines in the match for seventh.