Pakistan’s nationwide volleyball workforce in motion in opposition to Kazakhstan throughout Central Asian Volleyball Affiliation Nations League in Fergana, Uzbekistan. — Reporter
KARACHI: Pakistan’s nationwide volleyball workforce secured a spot within the crossover stage of the Central Asian Volleyball Affiliation (CAVA) Nations League regardless of a 3-1 loss to Kazakhstan in a tightly contested match on Saturday.
Pakistan narrowly dropped the primary two units 31-29 and 27-25 earlier than bouncing again to take the third set 25-19. Kazakhstan, nevertheless, closed out the match with a 25-20 win within the fourth set.
Regardless of the defeat, Pakistan topped its group and superior to the subsequent stage of the event, which runs by means of June 4. The workforce will now face India on June 2, adopted by a match in opposition to Iran on June 3.
The Pakistan Volleyball Federation praised the workforce’s efficiency, highlighting their coordination and resilience all through the group stage.
“We congratulate the team for topping the pool and reaching the next stage,” the federation stated in a press release. “We urge the nation to continue supporting them in the decisive matches ahead.”
The CAVA Nations League, being held in Fergana, options high volleyball groups from Central and South Asia. Pakistan’s development retains them in competition for the title as they put together for the knockout rounds.