The outstanding Matin Hosseini was named the world's best U21 volleyball player.
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei congratulated the FIVB Men’s U21 team for winning the championship title, expressing gratitude for the pride and joy they brought to the Iranian nation.
This final marked the third encounter between the Iranian and Italian teams.
Both Iran and Italy advanced to the final after dominant semifinal victories at the Jiangmen Sports Center on Saturday. The Italian team sought to avenge its losses to Iran in 2023 and 2029, while Iran aimed to defend its title for the third time.
In the semifinal, Iran defeated the USA in straight sets, winning 25-21, 25-20, and 25-20.
Ali Mombeni led the Iranian effort with 19 points, comprising 18 attacks and one ace. Armin Ghelichniazi contributed 10 points, including three blocks, while Taha Behboudnia and Emran Kook Jili each added three blocks. Ariyan Mahmoudi Nejad scored eight points.
Iran’s defense was consistently strong, preventing the USA from gaining any significant momentum.
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