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Pakistan outclass Kuwait in third win of Asian U18 Volleyball Championship

Team qualifies for the Top 8 round, will compete against Japan and Chinese Taipei

By Faizan Lakhani
July 31, 2024
Pakistan volleyball team players and officials pose for a picture during the 15th Asian Mens U18 Volleyball Championship in Bahrain. — Reporter
Pakistan volleyball team players and officials pose for a picture during the 15th Asian Men's U18 Volleyball Championship in Bahrain. — Reporter

The Pakistan team bagged third victory in a row after defeating Kuwait by 3-0 in 15th Asian Men’s U18 Volleyball Championship in Bahrain on Tuesday.

The scores of Pakistan's victory were 25-19, 25-11 and 25-19.

The team has qualified for the Top 8 round with the latest win in last match of poll D. The Pakistan team will become part of Group F, and compete against Japan and Chinese Taipei.

Moreover, the team will enter the next round with a carry forward point due to their consecutive victories.

The upcoming matches of Top 8 will be played by the Pakistani team against Chinese Taipei and Japan on August 1 and 2, respectively.

The green shirts made a spectacular beginning with their first victory against South Korea.

The scores for Pakistan's victory in this match were 25-22, 23-25, 17-25, 25-20, and 13-15.

Additionally, a phenomenal 3-0 win was registered against India in the second match of the championship.

Pakistan kept India under pressure throughout the game. Their set points were 25-20, 29-27, and 25-15.

Notably, the chairman of Pakistan Volleyball Federation has also announced a reward of $100 for each player and coaching staff for beating India.

The players from the Pakistan team for the event includes Talal Ahmed, Abu Bakar, Muhammad Issam, Muhammad Hassan, Gibran Ajmal, Junaid Muttahed, Ali Shah, Muhammad Junaid, Muhammad Yahya, Muhammad Irfan, Muhammad Nasir, and Khizr Hayat.