TEHRAN Iran beat Hong Kong 3-2 (25-20, 19-25, 20-25, 25-5, 15-10) in the 2023 Asian Womens Volleyball Championship Pool H on Monday.Iran were overpowered by powerhouses Japan 3-0 and also lost to India 3-1 in the Preliminary Round.Team Melli then defeated the Philippines and Hong Kong in Pool H.Iran will play Mongolia for 9th 12th place on Tuesday.The 22nd edition of the continents biggest womens volleyball tournament kicked off on Aug.
30 and will run until Sept.
6 at 5,000-seater Chartchai Hall and The Mall Korats MCC Hall in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand.