2023 VNL: Iran to Lock Horns with Japan in Opening Match
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Japan will lock horns with continental rival Iran in front of the home fans in the 2023 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) opener.
The match will be held in Japan's Nagoya in the competition’s Week 1.
Team Melli will also play Poland on Thursday, China on Saturday, and Slovenia on Sunday, respectively.
Currently at number 10 on the FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Ranking, Iran will look to improve further on the seventh place it finished in the VNL 2022 as it takes on the 2023 edition in June and July.
The Preliminary Phase campaign starts on June 6 and includes matches in Nagoya (Japan), Rotterdam (the Netherlands) and Anaheim (the US).
If Iran qualifies for the VNL Finals, it will travel to Gdansk, Poland, for the event from July 19 through 23.
