TEHRAN (Tasnim) � Captain of Iran volleyball team Saeid Marouf says that the Men�s World Olympic Qualification Tournament was a good opportunity for them to gain experience.

Iran defeated Venezuela 3-2 (25-23, 27-29, 21-25, 25-18, 15-8) to complete the Men�s World Olympic Qualification Tournament with a win.

Iran improved its win-loss record to 6-1 in the tournament held in Tokyo, Japan.

�We played here with all 14 players and it was a good experience for all,� Marouf said.

�Last night we qualified for the Olympics. Today we finished the tournament with a victory. Now we have to think about the next matches,� he added.

Iran player Mehdi Mahdavi also said, �Our coach used all of the players, which gives confidence to everybody. It is good to finish the tournament with a win. This gives us confidence for the World League. This is good for the future.�

By Tasnim News Agency