Iran Middle Blocker Shafiei Not Fit for 2024 VNL Week 2


TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran national volleyball team middle blocker Ali Shafiei will not be fit for week 2 of the 2024 Volleyball Nations League (VNL).

Iran finished 16th in week 1 in Brazil following four successive losses against Serbia, Italy, Cuba and Argentina.

In week 2, Iran will meet Japan, Brazil, Bulgaria and Turkey.

Team Melli will start the campaign on June 4 with a match against host Japan.

Shafiei’s absence will be a big blow to the national team.