Iran Volleyball Team Loses to Brazil in Friendly
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s national volleyball team suffered its second loss against Brazil on Sunday.
The Iranian team had been defeated against the host 3-2 on Friday in its first match. The team lost to Brazil 3-0 once again.
Iran has been drawn along with London 2012 gold medallist Russia, World Championship 2014 winner Poland, Argentina, Cuba and Egypt in Pool B.
Pool A consists of host Brazil, FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Cup winner and runner-up USA and Italy respectively, France, Mexico and Canada.
The Rio 2016 Olympic Games men’s volleyball tournament runs from August 6 until August 20.
