2021 Men’s Asian Volleyball Championship
Iran won the 2021 Men's Asian Volleyball Championship, defeating Japan in the final.
Men's 2021 at a Glance
Iran won the 2021 Men's Asian Volleyball Championship title, defeating Japan 3–0 in the final. China finished third ahead of Chinese Taipei.
The edition featured 16 teams from 12–19 September 2021 and concluded in Chiba / Funabashi, Japan. Saber Kazemi was named tournament MVP.
Final Standings
Performance Leaders
Saber Kazemi
Most Valuable Player
How the 2021 Edition Fits the Tournament Story
Iran retained the Asian men’s title and qualified for the 2022 World Championship alongside Japan.
The medal matches fixed the top four as Iran, Japan, China and Chinese Taipei. The complete placement table below preserves the edition as a historical tournament record rather than only a medal summary.
Format, Field & Host
The 2021 men's edition featured 16 national teams and used a Preliminary pools + classification and medal rounds structure.
The competition ran from 12–19 September 2021 with the decisive stage based in Chiba / Funabashi, Japan.
The Asian Championship combined preliminary pools with classification and knockout rounds, so the final placement table is the clearest tournament-wide record of the edition.
What Defined the 2021 Men's Edition
TITLE MATCH
Iran finished on top
Iran defeated Japan 3–0 in the final to secure the 2021 title.
BRONZE MATCH
China completed the podium
China finished third after a 3–0 bronze-medal win over Chinese Taipei.
TOURNAMENT MVP
Saber Kazemi earned the top individual honour
Saber Kazemi was named MVP of the 2021 Men's edition.
Place in Tournament History
Teams in 2021
Iran Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Asia (AVC)
View team →Japan Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Asia (AVC)
View team →China Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Asia (AVC)
View team →Chinese Taipei Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entryQatar Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entryAustralia Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entryPakistan Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entrySouth Korea Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Asia (AVC)
View team →India Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entryBahrain Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entryKazakhstan Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entrySaudi Arabia Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entryUzbekistan Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entryHong Kong Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entryThailand Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entryKuwait Men’s National Volleyball Team
National Team
Tournament entry2021 Men's Edition FAQ
Who won the 2021 Men's Asian Volleyball Championship?
Iran won the title, beating Japan 3–0 in the final.
Who finished third?
China took bronze with a 3–0 win over Chinese Taipei.
How many teams played in the 2021 Men's edition?
16 national teams took part.
Who was the tournament MVP?
Saber Kazemi was named tournament MVP.
Tournament Sources
Notable Players
