Iran Volleyball Federation has officially appointed Majda Leban Cicic as new head coach of the women volleyball team.

The Slovenian coach has penned a one-year contract with the Iranian federation.

She had reached an agreement with Iran in February.

Cicic will coach Iran volleyball team in the 2016 AVC Cup for Women which will be held in Vinh Phuc, Vietnam, from September 14 to 20.

“I am very happy to be here. It’s the first time I am in Asia. I want to help the Iranian girls develop, that’s why I am here,” Majda had already said. / Tehran times  /