Iran beat Japan to win fourth straight Asian Games volleyball gold

Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s men’s volleyball team beat hosts Japan 3-1 in the final of the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya on Saturday to win the gold medal for a fourth consecutive edition.

Roberto Piazza’s men lost the second set 25-19 but recovered to win the first, third, and fourth sets 28-26, 25-21, and 26-24, respectively, completing an unbeaten run through the tournament.

Iran had defeated Kyrgyzstan, Thailand and Indonesia in the preliminary round to top Group B with eight points and advance to the knockout stage.

Iran then beat India and Pakistan on its way to the final.