Iran Learns Fate at Asian Women’s U-16 Volleyball Championship


TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran knew its opponents at the 1st Asian Women’s U-16 Volleyball Championship.

The competition will be held in Hangzhou, China between July 1 and 8.

A total of 12 teams confirmed to strut their stuff in the eight-day event, which will see top three teams make the cut for the next year’s FIVB Volleyball Women’s U-17 World Championship.

The participating teams comprise host China, Mongolia and Uzbekistan in Pool A, with Japan, Australia and Iran in Pool B. Hong Kong China joined Thailand and Kazakhstan in Pool C, while Pool D features Chinese Taipei, Macao and India.

China will take on Mongolia in its opening encounter, while Japan play Australia, Thailand meet Hong Kong China and India challenge Chinese Taipei.