MANAMA, Bahrain (Kashmir English): Pakistan will face the second-placed team from Group ‘C’ — Uzbekistan — in the quarter-final of the Asian Youth Games volleyball tournament at the Isa bin Rashid Sports Hall Complex today (Oct 23).
On Monday, the Green Shirts defeated hosts Bahrain 3-0 in their second Group ‘A’ match of the event to book a place in the quarter-finals with Bahrain putting up strong resistance in the second and third sets. The scores were 25-17, 26-24, and 25-23.
Pakistan opened their Asian Youth Games volleyball campaign with a straight-sets victory over Mongolia.
With that victory, Pakistan secured the top position in Group ‘A’, winning both their group-stage matches — against Mongolia and Bahrain — without losing even a single set.
Pakistan’s success against Bahrain was powered by standout performances by Mohammad Yahya, Ali Shah and Ajmal Junaid, who excelled in both attack and defence.
Pakistan Volleyball Federation
“Their energy, confidence and coordination were key to Pakistan’s dominance over the host nation,” Pakistan Volleyball Federation said in a statement.
The team is being guided by head coach Saeed Ahmed Khan and managed by Naseer Ahmed, with both playing instrumental role in developing the young squad’s confidence and boosting technical skills.
