Sepahan to represent Iran at CAVA Women’s Champions League
The Iranian Volleyball Federation announced on Tuesday that Sepahan will represent the country at the upcoming CAVA Women’s Champions League, which kicks off next Wednesday in Malé, Maldives.
The tournament winner, featuring clubs from the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA), will secure a berth in the AVC Women’s Champions League in Goyang, South Korea, in late April.
In a statement, the national governing body explained the decision: “In light of the importance of the CAVA Women’s Champions League and in line with the strategic goals for developing Iranian women’s volleyball – culminating in participation in the Women’s Volleyball Nations League by 2028 – the federation has acted to ensure Iran’s representation.”
The move followed the withdrawal of the reigning Iranian league champion, Saipa. “Consequently, the federation issued an official invitation to clubs, calling for declarations of interest. Following necessary evaluations and negotiations, it was decided that Foolad Mubarakeh Sepahan will represent Iran,” the statement continued.
“This selection aligns with the strategic objective of providing increased, targeted support and investment for the nation’s women’s volleyball program. The Sepahan team will feature a roster of young, national team-caliber players, and their participation is intended as a crucial developmental step to gain invaluable experience for upcoming major events.”
On the domestic front, Sepahan secured a straight-set victory over Mehregan Shiraz in the Iranian Women’s Volleyball Premier League on Saturday. The result placed them second in Group B, tied on seven wins and 21 points with group leader Shahr Arka, and clinched a playoff berth.