TEHRAN – Iran defeated Kazakhstan in straight sets (25-11, 25-16, 25-21) in the Asian Men’s U-16 Volleyball Championship Thailand 2025 on Monday.
Iran had defeated Indonesia 3-1 and Hong Kong 3-0 in their previous matches in Pool B. 
This top-tier continental event is being held from July 12 to 19 in Nakhon Pathom and Ratchaburi, Thailand, gathering 16 formidable teams from across Asia to vie not only for regional supremacy but also for four coveted berths at the 2026 Boys’ U-17 World Championship.
This tournament serves as a qualification tournament for the FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U-17 World Championship.
The top three teams of the tournament qualified for the 2026 World Championship as the AVC representatives.