Paykan Tehran VC


Paykan Tehran Volleyball Club is an Iranian professional volleyball team based in Tehran, Iran. The team is owned by Iran Khodro, an Iranian automobile manufacturer. They compete in the Iranian Volleyball Super League. Paykan VC is the volleyball club of the multisport Paykan Sport Club.

History

Establishment

Paykan Tehran Volleyball Club was founded in 1967 in Tehran, Iran, as a part of Paykan Sport Club. They started playing matches in 1969 when they played a series of exhibition games against European opponents.

Success

They are the most successful volleyball club in Iran with 12 league titles. Paykan is also the most decorated club in Asian volleyball, as they have won the Asian Club Championships a record seven times. In 2010 Paykan placed third in the World Club Championships.

Arena

Sapco is the home arena for Paykan and hosts all competitive and official matches. The club uses Number 1 Mix-Use Complex as its training location and also hosts friendly matches for the club.

Team rosters

2015/2016