Pakistan gamers rejoice throughout the Group D match of the Asian U16 Volleyball Championship in opposition to Chinese language Taipei in Thailand on July 14, 2025. — Pakistan Volleyball Federation
KARACHI: Pakistan secured its third consecutive victory within the Asian U16 Volleyball Championship by defeating Chinese language Taipei in straight units throughout the closing group stage match in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand.
The straight-sets win got here with scores of 26-24, 25-14, and 25-16, because the match lasted one hour and 17 minutes. Key performances from Faizanullah, Talha Maher, and Muhammad Junaid performed a vital position in securing the win.
With this outcome, Pakistan topped Group D, having gained all three of its matches with out dropping a single set.
They started their marketing campaign with a complete 3-0 win over South Korea, clinching the units 25-16, 25-19, and 25-8, backed by excellent efforts from Talha, Junaid, Wahab, Irfan, Faizan, and Sanan.
Pakistan then outclassed Saudi Arabia 3-0 of their second group match, dominating with set scores of 25-14, 25-13, and 25-11. The Inexperienced Shirts showcased distinctive teamwork and rising confidence all through the group stage.
Each Pakistan and South Korea have superior to the following spherical — the crossover stage — from Pool D. On this part, Pakistan will face the highest two groups from Pool B in a bid to safe a spot within the knockout rounds.
The continuing championship, organised by the Asian Volleyball Confederation, is being hosted throughout the Thai cities of Nakhon Pathom and Ratchaburi. A complete of 16 groups have been divided into 4 swimming pools for the competitors.
The highest 4 groups from the match will qualify instantly for the expanded 24-team FIVB U17 World Championship in 2026, a rise from 16 groups in its earlier version.
The semifinals and closing of the Asian U16 Championship are scheduled for July 19, the place the continental champions shall be topped.
