Iran U-17 volleyball team down Bulgaria in Sofia tournament

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – Iran's U-17 volleyball team defeated host Bulgaria 3-2 in the second match of Sofia’s friendly quadrilateral tournament as part of the preparation for the 2024 FIVB Volleyball Boys' U-17 World Championship.

Iran's U-17 volleyball team secured a 3-2 victory over Bulgaria (25-21, 21-25, 26-28, 25-19, and 15-10) on Tuesday.

The team will be facing Brazil in their third match on Wednesday.

In the previous match, Iran suffered a 3-2 defeat against Italy in the tournament's opening game.

Arash Sadeghiani is leading the Iranian team in the competition.

The 2024 FIVB Volleyball Boys' U-17 World Championship will be held in Bulgaria from August 24 to 31.