TEHRAN – Iran have no chance of qualifying for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris and just play for their pride in the 2024 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Week 3.

Team Melli will start the campaign on Wednesday with a match against the U.S.

Eight of the world’s best volleyball countries descend upon the Philippines when the country hosts the third and final week of the VNL starting Tuesday at the Mall of Asia Arena.

All but Iran are still in contention for a place in the final eight set June 27 to 30 in Lodz, Poland.

Iran are dead last at 16th but vowed to give a decent fight.

“We know that Iran have no chance for securing Olympics spot but we want to finish the competition on high. The Olympics is finished for Iran but we are determined to get good results in Week 3,” Iran captain Milad Ebadipour said.

“We know that the U.S. are a strong team but we want to beat them in front of the Philippines’ spectators. It’s important for us to finish the campaign in style,” he added.