Following their narrow miss in securing a spot at the 2024 Paralympic Games, Iranâs womenâs sitting volleyball team, under the guidance of coach Leyla Beryanian, is calling for increased support to guide them to success on the Asian and world stages.
In a recent statement to Tehran Times, Leyla Beryanian highlighted the teamâs need for backing to ensure their competitive edge in upcoming tournaments. Despite their commendable performance, narrowly losing to Slovenia in the five-set finale of the 2024 WPV Sitting Volleyball Final Paralympics Qualifier for Women, Beryanian emphasised the importance of sustained support for the teamâs future endeavours.
âAfter the 2022 Asian Para Games, our team had no plan to take part in the 2024 WPV Sitting Volleyball Final Paralympics Qualifiers for Women but eventually we partook in the event without playing warm-up matches,â Beryanian said.
Acknowledging the rapid progress of other teams in the region, Beryanian stressed the necessity for the Iranian team to evolve and improve continuously.
âThe team needs support, and our players are capable of participating in the Paralympic Games, but as Iâve already said, the team should be supported,â the coach remarked.
Looking ahead, Beryanian outlined the importance of strategic planning for the team’s future success.
âWe have to plan for the next four years from today. The current generation will change by a 30% change in the next four years, and from today we have to think about replacing players, all of which require financial support and careful planning,â she concluded.
Source: Tehran Times
