Iran Volleyball Team Defeats Cuba in Friendly

Raul Lozano’s men beat the Cuban team 3-1 in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday.

Iran was already defeated against Brazil in two friendlies.

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 touament runs from August 6 until August 20.