TEHRAN – Iran are ready to participate in the 22nd Asian Women’s U20 Volleyball Championship.

The tournament will bring China, Hong Kong, Australia, South Korea, Kazakhstan, India, Japan, Chinese Taipei, Iran, New Zealand, Vietnam and Thailand together in Jiangmen, China from July 1 to 8.

Pool A comprises China, Kazakhstan and Australia, with Japan, India and Hong Kong, China in Pool B. Thailand, Vietnam and Iran are in Pool C, while Pool D features Korea, Chinese Taipei and New Zealand.

Since the championship inception in 1980, China captured 12 titles, while Japan took seven including the previous two editions in 2018 and 2022. Korea claimed one in 1980. The 2020 edition was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

At the previous edition in Nur Sultan, Kazakhstan, two years ago, Japan stunned China in straight sets in the final showdown to successfully defend their title, while Thailand edged past Korea 3-2 to secure bronze medal. 

A total of 12 teams will vie for top honor and four berths at stake for the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Women’s U21 World Championship.

Padideh Bolourizadeh will lead the Iranian team in the tournament.