TEHRAN – Iran were defeated against Sri Lanka 3-0 (25-22, 25-17, 25-21) at the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Nation’s Volleyball League on Wednesday.

The Persians had defeated Turkmenistan and Afghanistan in the tournament and lost to Kyrgyzstan.

Iran will play hosts Pakistan on Thursday.

The competition is being held from May 11 to 17 at the Liaqat Gymnasium of Pakistan Sports Complex in Islamabad.

The event has brought six teams from Central Asian countries, including Iran, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and host nation Pakistan together in Islamabad.

The CAVA Nations League holds significant importance as it will be integrated into the world ranking system starting from next year, 2025. This elevation underscores the growing prominence and competitiveness of volleyball within the Central Zone, attracting attention and anticipation from across the globe.

The Central Asian Volleyball Association is the governing body for the sports of indoor, beach and grass volleyball in Central Asia and South Asia.

In the spirit of the FIVB 2001 plan, AVC was the first to create five zonal associations at the 10th general assembly in December 1993.