India Lifts Asian Volleyball Trophy, Iran Stands Second
April 14, 2003 - 0:0
TEHRAN - India stole the show in the 4th Asia-Oceania Juniors Volleyball Championships as it beat Iran in Monday's final.
Iran, the title-holder of the 3rd Asian event, lost to the host India that was supported by over 4,000 home fans in Rajiv Gandhi Hall of Vishahkapatnam.
The Indian side won the match 3-1 as it defeated Iran in 25-23, 30-28, 25-20 in the first, third, and fourth sets.
Iran that overcame India in final held in Isfahan last year won just the second set 25-23.
Earlier North Korea crushed China 3-0, standing third.
India, Iran, and North Korea qualified for the world juniors volleyball event.