In a message issued on Monday, Ayatollah Khamenei hailed the Iranian team for winning the 2023 FIVB Volleyball Men's U21 World Championship in Manama, Bahrain, a day earlier.
“Dear young heroes of Iran’s volleyball team. You made the Iranian people happy with your games. I thank you all,” read the message.
Iranian U-21 volleyball squad beat Italy 3-2 (25-21, 23-25, 23-25, 25-16 and 15-9) late on Sunday to be crowned champions of the world.
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