The draw for the 2026 Asian Women's Volleyball Championship, organized by the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC), has been completed. Iran will compete in Group A of the tournament, scheduled for August 21-30, 2026 in Tianjin, China.
Iran's athletes will face hosts China, Chinese Taipei and Iraq in the group. A total of 12 teams will participate and be divided into three groups.
2026 Asian Women's Volleyball Championship Groups
- Group A: China, Chinese Taipei, Iran, Iraq
- Group B: Thailand, Kazakhstan, Indonesia, Australia
- Group C: Japan, Vietnam, South Korea, Hong Kong
According to Tehran Times, the championship-winning team will secure a direct berth to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Additionally, the top three finishers will qualify for the 2027 FIVB Women's World Championship.
The event in Tianjin will bring together Asia's strongest women's volleyball teams over ten days, showcasing the level of competition on the continent.