Pakistan Defeats India to Reach Asian U-16 Volleyball Championship Final. Pakistan defeated arch-rivals India in the semi-finals of the Asian Under-16 Volleyball Championship to reach the final.
The final will be played on Saturday against Iran, who had defeated Japan in the other semi-final.
Pakistan reached the final unbeaten, winning sets 25-16, and 25-12 without dropping a single set.
Junaid, Faizan, Irfan, and Talha were the standout performers for Pakistan, who played a key role in the team’s stunning victory.
Pakistan has already qualified for the 2026 World Under-17 Volleyball Championship.
Meanwhile, Iran defeated Japan 0-3 in the second semi-final.
Earlier, Pakistan, unbeaten in the tournament, had already reached the semi-finals by defeating Iran 1-3 in the quarter-final round.
Pakistan had topped Group D by beating South Korea, Saudi Arabia, and Chinese Taipei, then defeated Indonesia to reach semifinals.
The Pakistani team is undefeated in the event, outclassing every opponent with strong performances.
The Asian Under-16 Volleyball Championship is being held in Thailand, with top junior teams from across Asia participating.
Asian U18 Volleyball Championship
In 2024, Pakistan had beaten Japan 3-0 to win historic bronze at the Asian U18 Volleyball Championship in Bahrain.
The team had qualified for the 2025 U19 World Championship after reaching the Asian U18 semifinals.
Muhammad Yahya and Jabran had won individual awards for standout performances in the tournament.
