Pakistan win bronze medal at Asian U18 Volleyball Championship

KARACHI: Pakistan won a bronze medal at the Asian Under-18 Volleyball Championship held in Bahrain.

Pakistan outclassed the defending champions Japan 3-0 in the third-position match. The Green Shirts remained on top since the start of the game against the three-time defending champions and completed the victory in straight sets.

The set scores were 25-13, 25-21 and 25-17 in Pakistan’s favour.

By securing a spot among the top four in this event, Pakistan has also qualified for the World Under-19 Volleyball Championship next year.

This is Pakistan's first medal in any age group at the Asian Volleyball Championship since 2008, when Pakistan won the third place by defeating India in the Asian Under-20 Championship.

Pakistan Volleyball Federation (PVF) expressed their delight over the U18 team's success, stating that the performance in the Asian Championship demonstrates a bright future for volleyball in the country.

On Saturday, Pakistan lost semi-final against China with a final score of 3-2.

China emerged victorious with set scores of 23-25, 25-22, 22-25, 25-23, and 8-15. Each set was fiercely contested, with neither team willing to back down.

The first set saw China take an early lead with a narrow 23-25 victory. Pakistan bounced back in the second set, securing a 25-22 win. The back-and-forth battle continued, with China winning the third set 22-25 and Pakistan clinching the fourth set 25-23, pushing the match into a decisive fifth set.

In the final set, China's players showcased their resilience and composure, ultimately winning 15-8 and securing their place in the championship final.

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