Iran Volleyball Team Arrives in Rio after 34-Hour Trip
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran national volleyball team arrived at Rio de Janeiro International Airport in Brazil on Thursday.
The Iranian team arrived in Rio after a tiring 34-hour journey.
Iran, led by Raul Lozano, has qualified for Olympics for the first time.
The team has been pitted against Poland, Russia, Argentina, Cuba, and Egypt in Pool B.
Host Brazil, Italy, USA, Canada, France, and Mexico are in Pool A.
Iran will play two friendlies in Rio with host Brazil on July 30 and 31 as part of preparation for the Olympics.
The volleyball tournaments at the 2016 Olympic Games will be played between 6 and 21 August.
