An undated image of Pakistan U19 Volleyball group. – File
KARACHI: Pakistan is gearing up for the FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U19 World Championship scheduled to happen in Tashkent from July 21 to August 3.
The group secured its spot within the event after clinching bronze within the U18 Asian Championship final yr.
Drawn in Group A, Pakistan will face robust competitors from Belgium, Uzbekistan, Turkey, Argentina, and Puerto Rico. Their marketing campaign begins on July 24 towards Belgium, adopted by matches towards Uzbekistan on July 25, Turkey on July 26, Puerto Rico on July 28, and Argentina on July 29.
The Pakistan Volleyball Federation has, in the meantime, finalized the provisional squad of 15 gamers for the occasion, with the ultimate 12 to be chosen forward of the event.
The provisional squad contains Talal Ahmed, Abu Bakar Siddique, Jabran, Muhammad Anas, Muhammad Hassan, Muhammad Saud, Ajmal Junaid, Muhtad Ali Shah, Muhammad Irfan, Muhammad Yahya, Javed Ahmed, Tayyab Khan, Usman Akhtar, Khizar Hayat, and Hayam Khan.
The group administration finalised for the occasion embrace supervisor Syed Farooq Ahmed Bokhari, with head coach Saeed Ahmed Khan Sady and assistant coaches Ehsan Iqbal and Muhammad Suleman Amin. Coach Muhammad Salman can even accompany the squad.
This occasion will mark Pakistan’s first look within the U19 Volleyball World Cup, showcasing Pakistan’s rising prowess within the sport on the worldwide stage.
