Japan Climbs to 5th at FIVB Ranking, Iran Still 10th
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Japan national volleyball team moved up one place at the FIVB ranking following its 2023 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) eye-catching performance.
The Japanese stole the show by winning the bronze medal in the competition’s fifth edition.
The team defeated Italy 3-2 (25-18, 25-23,17-25, 17-25,15-9) to secure third place in the League.
By beating Italy, Japan has increased to 327.95 points, rising to 5th in the world, while the number 1 in the world is still Poland, who just won the 2023 Nations League after beating the United States 3-1 with 407.74 points.
Iran, who finished in 14th place, remained 10th in the ranking with 241.05 points.
FIVB ranking after the final tournament of the Nations League, as of July 24, 2023:
1. Poland 407.74
2. US 375.29
3. Italy 359.02
4. Brazil 345.73
5. Japan 327.95
6. France 322.58
7. Argentina 304.96
8. Slovenia 284.58
9. Serbia 259.40
10. Iran 241.05
