TEHRAN- Iran volleyball coach Behrouz Ataei stepped down from his role on Wednesday.

Ataei has resigned from his post following poor results in 2024 Olympics qualifiers.

Team Melli have lost to Germany, Ukraine and Czech Republic so far and only defeated Qatar in Pool A.

His assistant Alireza Toloukian has been appointed as the team's interim coach.

Ataei was named as Iran coach after 2020 Olympic Games and Team Melli won the gold medal in the 2021 Asian Volleyball Championship and also claimed a gold in the 2022 Asian Games under his leadership.