Mitra Shabanian Named Iran’s Women’s Volleyball Coach


TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Mitra Shabanian has been named as new head coach of Iran’s women’s national volleyball team.

Shabanian will have to prepare the Iranian team for the 2020 Women's Asian Olympic Qualification Tournament.

Team Melli has been drawn in Pool B along with South Korea, Kazakhstan and Indonesia.

Pool A consists of Thailand, Australia and Chinese Taipei.

The competition will be held in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand from January 7 to 12.

The Women's Asian Olympic Qualification is a volleyball tournament for women's national teams organized by Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) and Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB).

The winners of the competition will qualify for the 2020 women's Olympic volleyball tournament.