(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
Pakistan Defeats Iran to Reach Semi-Finals of Asian U-16 Volleyball Championship
LAHORE – Pakistan’s U-16 Boys Volleyball Team continued their impressive run at the 2nd Asian U-16 Boys Volleyball Championship in Nakhon Phanom, Thailand, defeating Iran 3-1 in a thrilling final group-stage encounter on Thursday.
Match Summary: Pakistan vs. Iran
Pakistan sealed victory with set scores of 25-23, 25-19, 22-25, and 31-29, showcasing strong performances from standout players Irfan, Wahab, Abdullah, and Saran.
With this win, Pakistan topped Group A and secured a place in the semi-finals, where they will face traditional rivals India on Friday. In the other semi-final, Group B leaders Japan will take on Iran.
Pakistan Already Qualified for U-17 World Championship
Earlier this week, Pakistan secured a spot in the U-17 World Volleyball Championship after a dominant 3-0 victory over Indonesia with set scores of 25-23, 25-20, 25-20.
The team has remained undefeated in the tournament so far, making this one of Pakistan’s most successful campaigns at the youth level.
Upcoming Matches
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Semi-final 1: Pakistan vs India
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Semi-final 2: Japan vs Iran
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Date: Friday
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Venue: Nakhon Phanom, Thailand
A Rising Force in Asian Volleyball
Pakistan’s performance reflects the growing strength of the country’s youth volleyball program. With back-to-back wins and a World Championship qualification already secured, expectations are high as the team moves closer to the finals.
Stay tuned for more updates as the action continues in Thailand!
