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According to the latest ranking, the Iranian volleyball team stands top of the Asian continent ... Signing Vladimir Alekno as the head coach, Iran is aiming to win its first Olympics medal in ...

The ‎Islamic Republic of Iran Volleyball Federation (I.R.I.V.F.) officially hired Italian coach Roberto Piazza as the ...

Rahimi, has won two gold medals with sitting volleyball team in 2000 and 2008 Paralympic Games as well as a silver medal in the 2004 Paralympics. Hadi Rezaei will once again lead Iran in the ...

Team Melli will also meet Ukraine on June 15, according to Tehran Times. Iran volleyball team will lock horns with hosts Serbia on June 25 in Belgrade in Week 2. The Persians will also play Argentina ...

Piazza expressed excitement about the opportunity, stating, “Iran have a rich volleyball tradition and passionate fans. I am looking forward to working with this talented group of players and taking ...

Piazza was named Team Melli coach in early September and he has traveled to Iran to finalize his deal. He will also hold a meeting with the head of the federation Milad Taghavi. Piazza has ...

“First of all, I would like to thank the federation for giving me the opportunity to work as Iran’s coach. I want to rebuild many aspects of the team, which is why I am here. I will continue on Julio ...

MANILA, Philippines — A tough first round awaits Alas Pilipinas as the host takes on Iran, Egypt, and Tunisia in the FIVB Men’s Volleyball ... the seven top-ranked teams are scattered among ...