The Asian Men’s Club Championship will be held in Iran from September 8 to 15, 2024
Bangkok, Thailand, August 2, 2024 – AVC on Friday conducted the drawing of lots for the 2024 Asian Men’s Club Volleyball Championship, which will get underway in Yazd City, Iran from September 8 to 15, with, following the withdrawal of Mongolia, a total of 11 strong teams of the continents fighting for top honour and the only one slot for the 2024 FIVB Volleyball Men’s Club World Championship in India between December 10 and 15.
According to new rules and regulations sanctioned by FIVB and VolleyballWorld, a total of 12 teams in the Asian Club Championship will be selected by the followings.
- Host team
- Three teams based on the final standing of the previous edition.
- Five teams from the best-ranked team of each zone from the previous Asian Club Championship. In case no team from a zone participated in the previous championship, the world ranking will be considered.
- Top two teams based on FIVB NF world ranking (excluding host country).
- One wildcard from the hosting NF
Any remaining vacancies will be filled following the world ranking (3rd ranked national team and so on).
AVC Executive Director Mr Shanrit Wongprasert conducted the drawing of lots on Friday at the AVC Headquarters in Bangkok with the assistance of Ms Patana Kittichaisombat from AVC Volleyball Department and AVC Secretariat Director Ms Phenyada Fuengthanthip. The ceremony was also shown live on Zoom, with AVC Sports Events Council Chairman Dr Eom Han-Joo from Korea and representatives from participating teams in attendance.
Mr Shanrit said ahead of the drawing of lots that AVC had tried very hard to coordinate with VolleyballWorld, the hosting country and participating teams to find a replacement for the withdrawn Mongolia.
However, until the Thursday night (August 1), no further decision about the replacement was made and AVC has finally confirmed to proceed with 11 participating teams. He added that following the requirement from the hosting nation, only one main competition venue will be served for the regional topflight club championship, as, the host nation reasoned, preparation and reservations have already been arranged.
Mr Amir, representative from host country Iran
In terms of the 11 participating teams, Mr Shanrit explained, “Hosts Iran will have two club teams in this championship. Also taking part in the championship are one club teams apiece from Japan, Indonesia, Qatar, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, China, Chinese Taipei, Afghanistan and Iraq. Seedings in serpentine system will be given according to the results of the previous championship in Bahrain.”
AVC SEC Chairman Dr Eom Han-Joo joined the drawing of lots on Zoom
According to the results of drawing of lots, hosts Shahdab Yazd Cultural and Athletic Club of Iran A are in Pool A with Kuwait Sporting Club from Kuwait. Pool B features top seeds Wolfdogs Nagoya of Japan, Iraq’s Gas Al Janoob and Baoding Wo Li Volleyball Club from China, with Pool C consisting of second seeds Jakarta Bhayangkara Presisi of Indonesia, Kazakhstan’s Pavlodar Volleyball Club and Taichung Win+ Streak Men’s Volleyball Team from Chinese Taipei. Pool D comprises third seeds Al-Rayyan Sports Club from Qatar, Kam Air from Afghanistan and Foolad Sirjan Iranian of Iran B.
Baoding Wo Li Volleyball Club from China will kick off their campaign against Japan’s Wolfdogs Nagoya on September 8, the very first day of the eight-day championship. Also in action on Day 1 will be Jakarta Bhayangkara Presisi of Indonesia against Chinese Taipei’s Taichung Win+ Streak Men’s Volleyball Team and the third match between Qatar’s Al-Rayyan Sports Club and Kam Air from Afghanistan.
Home crowds will have something to cheer about when Shahdab Yazd Cultural and Athletic Club of Iran A begin their journey to the Asian crown on September 9 in their first match against Kuwait Sporting Club and Foolad Sirjan Iranian of Iran B will challenge Qatar’s Al-Rayyan Sports Club. Also due to compete on Day 2 (September 9) will be Iraq’s Gas Al Janoob against Baoding Wo Li Volleyball Club from China, with Jakarta Bhayangkara Presisi of Indonesia taking on Kazakhstan’s Pavlodar Volleyball Club.
After the drawing of lots, Mr Shanrit said that the competition regulations have already circulated to all participating teams, while the competition format as well as the results of the drawing of lots will be sent out shortly after the completion of ceremony. In his closing speech, Mr Shanrit wished Iran a smooth and successful run of hosting the championship and all participating teams the very best of luck.
DRAWING OF LOTS RESULTS
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