Iran Women’s Volleyball Team Wins First-Ever Gold at Central Asia Championship

The Iranian women’s national volleyball team clinched their first major international title on Sunday, defeating host Uzbekistan 3-0 to become champions of the Central Asia Women’s Volleyball Championship, The Caspian Post informs via Iran Front Page.

Held from October 1 through 5 in Tashkent, the tournament saw Iran emerge undefeated, winning all four matches.

In the final, the Iranian side dominated with scores of 25-14, 25-14, and 25-19, marking a historic first gold medal in the team’s 62-year history.

Under coach Lee Do-hui, Iran soared through the preliminary stage with three straight wins, earning nine points to lead their group into the final.

Notably, Iran did not drop a single set throughout the tournament, defeating Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan in the preliminary rounds.

The victory is seen as a breakthrough moment for women’s volleyball in Iran and a milestone in the sport’s development in the country.