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That\u2019s all,\u201d said Saegusa, who is enjoying their stay in Jordan with his whole team.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe had a very short time before the Asian Championship. So day by day, we get more experience and power.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Japan is slated in Pool B, kicking off its campaign against the Philippines on November 1 at 6 p.m. (Jordan time). The defending champion\u2019s next assignment is Iran on November 3.<\/p>\n<p>Pool A is composed of host Jordan, Uzbekistan, and Hong Kong, China. China, the 2023 Asian U16 runner-up, is slated in Pool C with Kazakhstan, Qatar, and South Korea, while 2023 bronze medalist Chinese Taipei, Thailand, and Australia clash in Pool D.<\/p>\n<p>Jordan has two venues for this championship, with the Prince Hamzah Arena as court 1, where Pool A and C games will be held. 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