Iran's record sitting volleyball world title brings pride to Muslim world

Iran Men's Sitting Volleyball National Team defeated its opponent 3-1 in the final held in Hangzhou, China, to claim its ninth world championship title and secure a spot at the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympic Games.

Scraper SystemJuly 17, 2026, 10:32 PM

Iran's record sitting volleyball world title brings pride to Muslim world

Iran once again proved it is the undisputed leader in men's sitting volleyball. Defeating its opponent 3-1 in the World Championship final held in Hangzhou, China, Iran claimed a record ninth title in the sport.

The national team, led by head coach Hadi Rezaei, won the final match with set scores of 25-21, 25-20, 20-25 and 25-16 to lift the trophy. Undefeated throughout the tournament, Iran achieved a great success as an unbeaten champion.

This victory also earned Iran a spot at the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympic Games. The team included players such as Meysam Hajbabai, Sadegh Bigdeli, Hamidreza Abbasi, Mehdi Babadi, Ali Akbari, Davoud Alipourian, Hossein Golestani, Masoud Emami, Mohammad Nemati, Jamal Nazari, Meysam Alipour and Morteza Mehrzad.

This achievement cemented Iran's dominance as the country with the most world championships in sitting volleyball history. The team, a source of pride for the Muslim world, once again registered its success in disabled sports on the international stage.