Volleyball should not lose time/ promotion to the Olympics has not been ruled out – Mehr news agency Iran and world’s news
Abbasali Mirhosseini, head coach of Ifasram Ardakan volleyball team, in an interview with Mehr reporter, said about his team’s status in the Premier Volleyball League: I was added to this team during the transfer season. We have good and motivated players in the team, who all work with empathy for the success of the team. Fortunately, they recruited good players from the beginning of the season and I have to thank Tolokian and the club management.
He added: We must be realistic in terms of performance and results. Currently, Foulad Sirjan team is separated from the rest of the teams and is in the first place. In the previous game, Shahdab team was also able to climb three places and placed in the second place. Our team is in third place. However, I think no team has a safe margin and it’s a tough job for everyone because the points gap is very close.
The head coach of the Ifasram volleyball team said: “Ifasram team’s games in the first round were mostly in Ardakan city or if it was held in another city, it was a short distance away, but in the second round, the conditions are different, our team has to travel long distances for a game and this is done.” It makes it difficult for us. I hope the club management will consider the best flight for the team so that we can travel with the least difficulty. Anyway, we have these problems in the return round and I hope we get the best result.
Mir Hosseini said about Wednesday’s match against Horsan Ramsar team: We cannot underestimate any team and there are several competing teams and each game is worth 6 points. Horsan’s team has stabilized, has high capabilities and is ranked well. There are young and motivated players in the team. Any team that underestimates Horsan will suffer a heavy loss. We respect the staff and players of this team and I hope we will win this game considering the host we have because we need it.
He said about the selection process of the head coach of the national volleyball team: I think that just as a good option is a criterion for the national team, time is also very important and we should not lose it. I am a fan of volleyball and I would like the national team to go to the Olympics. I feel we are running out of time and they need to make a decision as soon as possible. Maybe some friends are appeasing if it is not allowed under the circumstances. At this time, we should pay attention to national interests and say what needs to be said clearly. Maybe some members of the technical committee are talking with a cane, which I don’t think is right, opinions should be expressed clearly so that we don’t waste more time.
Regarding the remaining options (Piazza and Saeed Maarouf) to lead the national team, Mir Hosseini said: I think the national team should still hope to advance to the Olympics. Do not consider the work finished. I do not know Roy Piazza 100%, but I know that he is a versatile coach in the volleyball community. I believe that we should not focus only on a specific coach, other options should also be examined in order to choose the best option to lead the national team.