TEHRAN – Iran defeated Kazakhstan 3-1 (25-13, 23-25, 25-16, 25-13) in the 15th Asian Women’s U18 Volleyball Championship on Saturday.

Iran are to meet the winners of Uzbekistan and South Korea match for the fifth place on Sunday.

Iran had started the competition on high note, beating the Philippines 3-0 in Pool B but lost to holders Japan 3-0, Chinese Taipei 3-0 and South Korea 3-0 in the following days.

The flagship biennial championship, which got underway at Nakhon Pathom Gymnasium and Ratchaburi Gymnasium in Ratchaburi Province, serves as the Asian qualification for the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Girls’ U19 World Championship, attracted 13 teams to vie for top honor.

Top four teams in the June 16-23 championship will qualify for the topflight world meet.