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Iran men's national volleyball team

Iran
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Association IRIVF
Confederation AVC
Head coach Igor Kolaković
FIVB ranking 7 (as of August 2016)
Uniforms
Home
Away
Summer Olympics
Appearances 1 (First in 2016)
Best result 5th (2016)
World Championship
Appearances 5 (First in 1970)
Best result 6th (2014)
Asian Championship
Appearances 16 (First in 1979)
Best result Gold (2011, 2013)
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Medal record
Asian Championship
Gold medal – first place 2011 Tehran
Gold medal – first place 2013 Dubai
Silver medal – second place 2009 Manila
Silver medal – second place 2015 Tehran
Bronze medal – third place 2003 Tianjin
Asian Games
Gold medal – first place 2014 Incheon Team
Silver medal – second place 1958 Tokyo Team
Silver medal – second place 2002 Busan Team
Silver medal – second place 2010 Guangzhou Team
Bronze medal – third place 1966 Bangkok Team
AVC Cup
Gold medal – first place 2008 Nakhon Ratchasima
Gold medal – first place 2010 Urmia
Gold medal – first place 2016 Nakhon Pathom
Silver medal – second place 2012 Vinh Yen

The Iran Men's National Volleyball Team is the national men's volleyball team of Iran. It is governed by the Islamic Republic of Iran Volleyball Federation (I.R.I.V.F.) and takes part in international volleyball competitions.

They are currently the strongest team in Asia. As of August 2016, Iran ranks 7th in the FIVB World Rankings. Iran has twice won the Asian Championship in 2011 Tehran and 2013 Dubai. Iran in World Championship foremost result 2014 Poland 6th place. Iran made it to the Olympic Games for the first time in their history in 2016. They finished at the 5th place in the competitions.

The History of Iran’s Volleyball dates back to 1920 around ago when brought volleyball regulations to Iran.

Notes: Gold, silver, bronze backgrounds indicate 1st, 2nd and 3rd finishes, respectively. Bold text indicates best finish in tournament. Team B indicates that the team was represented by its B team.

The following is the Iranian roster at the 2016 Olympic Games

Note: The following list may not be complete.

Last updated: 16 November 2015
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The team's home arena are Azadi Indoor Stadium and Azadi Volleyball Hall.

The table below shows the history of kit providers for the Iran national volleyball team.

Primary sponsors include: main sponsors like MCI and Bank Day, other sponsors: Roamer.


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