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2025-05-16 14:31

Foolad Sirjan book berth in 2025 AVC Men’s Champions League semis

TEHRAN – Foolad Sirjan defeated Shanghai Bright of China 3-1 (24-26, 25-21, 28-26, 25-23) at the inaugural AVC Men’s Champions League on Friday.

2025-04-11 13:23

Foolad crowned Iran volleyball league champions

TEHRAN – Foolad Sirjan defeated Shahdab Yazd 3-2 (25-15, 22-25, 25-16, 25-22) to win title of the 2024/25 Iran Volleyball Super League on Thursday.

2025-03-13 23:05

Saipa win 2024/25 Iranian Women's Volleyball Premier League

TEHRAN – Saipa defeated Paykan 3-1 (25-20, 25-17, 25-27, 25-19) to win 2024/25 Iranian Women's Volleyball Premier League on Thursday.

2025-02-05 13:46

Ex-Iran women volleyball team player Seyed Hadizadeh dies

TEHRAN - Jaleh Seyed Hadizadeh, a former member of Iran's women's volleyball team, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 82 in Germany.

2025-01-20 16:37

By Masoud Hossein

We continue on Julio Velasco's path: Piazza

TEHRAN – Newly appointed head coach of the Iran volleyball team, Roberto Piazza, stated that they will continue to follow the path of former Team Melli coach Julio Velasco.

2024-12-16 10:46

Foolad win bronze at FIVB Club World Championship

TEHRAN - Foolad Sirjan clinched the third place in the 2024 Men's Club World Championship Sunday night.

2024-12-14 15:34

Iran to meet Brazil in 2025 VNL opener

TEHRAN - Volleyball World has revealed the host cities, match schedules, and ticketing details for both the men’s and women’s 2025 Volleyball Nations League (VNL), promising an electrifying season in volleyball hotspots across the globe.

2024-12-11 13:50

Foolad shock Lube in FIVB Club World Championship 2024

TEHRAN - Reigning Asian champions Foolad Sirjan Iranian caused the biggest upset of the opening day of the FIVB Volleyball Men’s Club World Championship 2024, downing Italian giants Cucine Lube Civitanova on Tuesday in Uberlândia.

2024-12-05 15:04

Iran U19, U21 teams learn rivals at FIVB Boys’ World Championship

TEHRAN - The drawing of lots for the U19 and U21 events took place in Lausanne on Wednesday and the Iranian teams learned their rivals.

2024-09-22 12:25

Saipa lose to Monolith Skyrisers in 2024 Asian Women’s Club Volleyball Championship

TEHRAN – Iran’s Saipa lost to the Philippines’ Monolith Skyrisers 3-1 (25-19, 25-18, 19-25, 25-18) in Pool B of the 2024 Asian Women’s Club Volleyball Championship on Sunday.

2024-09-14 18:07

Sports tourism blossoms in World Heritage city of Yazd

TEHRAN - Yazd’s sports tourism sector is experiencing a significant boost as the city hosts the 2024 Asian Men’s Club Volleyball Championship, according to a local tourism official.

2024-09-03 13:02

Roberto Piazza appointed Iran volleyball coach till 2028

TEHRAN - Roberto Piazza took charge of Iran national volleyball team until 2028 Olympic Games to be held in Los Angeles, the U.S.

2024-08-26 16:45

By Masoud Hossein

Iran is future of Asia, Japan the best: Vital Heynen

TEHRAN – Belgian coach Vital Heynen believes that there is a great future in front of Iran volleyball, however Team Melli missed the 2024 Olympic Games.

2024-08-03 11:23

Iran to play Japan in 2024 Asian U18 Volleyball Championship semifinals

TEHRAN – Iran and China completed the semi-final line-up in the 15th Asian Men’s U18 Volleyball Championship at the Isa Sport City Hall C Friday night.

2024-07-30 17:56

Iran crowned champions of 2024 Asian U20 Volleyball

TEHRAN – Iran eased past South Korea in straight sets (25-12, 25-18, 25-22) on Tuesday in the 2024 Asian Men's U-20 Volleyball Championship final.

2024-07-24 15:30

Iran beat Taipei at 2024 Asian U20 Volleyball Championship

TEHRAN – Iran beat Chinese Taipei 3-0 (25-13, 25-12, 25-19) on Wednesday in the 2024 Asian Men's U20 Volleyball Championship.

2024-07-12 12:18

Iranian volleyball spiker Ghaemi ends playing career

TEHRAN - One of the winningest Iran’s volleyball players of the last decade, Farhad Ghaemi announced the end of his playing career.

2024-06-26 10:51

By Masoud Hossein

Afshardoust: Iran volleyball needs to plan for future

TEHRAN - Mahmoud Afshardoust, a former player of the national volleyball team, believes that the country’s volleyball needs to plan for its future.

2024-06-21 13:42

Iran fall to France in 2024 VNL

TEHRAN – Iran lost to France 3-0 (25-21, 25-17, 25-20) in the 2024 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Week 3 on Friday.

2024-06-20 13:12

Iran victorious over Netherlands: 2024 VNL

TEHRAN – Iran emerged victorious over Netherlands 3-2 (25-22, 22-25, 25-21, 20-25, 15-10) in the 2024 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Week 3 on Thursday.

2024-06-19 17:18

Iran edge the U.S. at 2024 VNL

TEHRAN – Iran defeated the U.S. 3-2 (26-28, 25-23, 25-18, 26-28, 15-13) in the 2024 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Week 3 on Wednesday.

2024-05-29 16:23

By Farrokh Hesabi

Expert believes Iran volleyball needs drastic change to turn things around

TEHRAN - Iran's men's national volleyball team concluded the first week of the 2024 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) with a disappointing performance, finishing at the bottom of the table with just one point from four matches. Four defeats against Serbia, Italy, Cuba, and Argentina have raised concerns about the team's chances of qualifying for the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

2024-05-22 12:05

India down Iran at 2024 AVC Challenge Cup for Women

TEHRAN – India defeated Iran in straight sets (25-17, 25-23, 25-21) in the opening match of the 2024 AVC Challenge Cup for Women on Wednesday.

2024-05-21 18:32

Expert optimistic about Iran at 2024 Volleyball Nations League

TEHRAN - Dr. Mahmoud Afshardoust, member of Iran’s volleyball federation executive board, believes that 2024 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) will be tough competition, however, Iran team are capable of getting good results in the first week to be held in Brazil.

2024-05-15 15:25

Iran suffer second loss at CAVA Nation’s Volleyball League

TEHRAN – Iran were defeated against Sri Lanka 3-0 (25-22, 25-17, 25-21) at the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Nation’s Volleyball League on Wednesday.

2024-05-11 15:47

Iran start CAVA Nation’s Volleyball League on high

TEHRAN – Iran junior volleyball team defeated Turkmenistan 3-2 (23-25, 21-15, 25-16, 25-23, 19-17) at the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Nation’s Volleyball League.

2024-05-08 19:32

Iran junior volleyball team to compete at CAVA

TEHRAN – Iran junior volleyball team will compete at the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Nation’s Volleyball League.

2024-05-07 12:24

By Farrokh Hesabi

Mauricio Motta Paes daunting task in 2024 VNL

TEHRAN - As the newly appointed head coach of Iran's men's national volleyball team, Mauricio Motta Paes finds himself at the helm of an ambitious mission: to secure Iran's coveted spot at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The path to Olympic qualification, however, is fraught with challenges, testing the mettle of both the coach and his team.