Pakistan off to flying begin with twin Kabaddi triumphs at Asian Youth Video games

Pakistani kabaddi gamers in motion in opposition to hosts Bahrain throughout their opening match on the Asian Youth Video games. — Reporter

Pakistan made a commanding begin to their Asian Youth Video games kabaddi marketing campaign on Sunday, clinching back-to-back victories over Bahrain and Thailand of their group fixtures at Isa Sports activities Metropolis’s Corridor.

Of their opening match, Pakistan outclassed hosts Bahrain 87–21 in a very one-sided encounter. 

The crew’s raiders and defenders mixed seamlessly to take management early, racing to a 50–7 lead at halftime.

In keeping with official statistics, Pakistan earned 27 raid factors, 8 bonus factors, and 15 all-out factors within the first half alone, whereas Bahrain may handle solely 7 raid factors. 

The dominance continued after the break, with Pakistan including 29 extra raid factors and eight extra all-out factors, sustaining their grip on the competition.

The ultimate breakdown confirmed Pakistan amassing 56 raid factors, 8 bonus factors, and 23 all-out factors, whereas Bahrain completed with 12 raid factors and three bonus factors for a complete of 21. 

Pakistan didn’t concede a single all-out within the match, showcasing their superior management and defensive coordination.

Later within the day, Pakistan confronted a more durable problem in opposition to Thailand however prevailed 62–57 after a intently fought battle. 

Pakistan established a 39–26 halftime lead, powered by 31 raid factors, 1 bonus, and 5 all-outs, whereas Thailand saved tempo by way of 18 raid factors, 4 bonuses, and 4 tremendous tackles.

Thailand rallied within the second half, outscoring Pakistan 31–23, however the early benefit proved decisive. Pakistan’s second-half tally included 19 raid factors, 1 bonus, and three all-out factors, whereas Thailand registered 17 raid factors, 8 bonus factors, and three all-outs.

The ultimate match statistics mirrored Pakistan’s constant assault and composure underneath strain, ending with 50 raid factors, 2 bonus factors, 8 all-out factors, and a couple of tremendous tackles, in comparison with Thailand’s 35 raid factors, 12 bonus factors, 3 all-outs, and 6 tremendous tackles.

Pakistan’s crew consists of Gull Sher, Hassan Ali, Muhammad Muqeeb, Usman Ali, Adeel Ahmad, and captain Syed Hamza Shah.

With two wins from as many matches, Pakistan will now face conventional powerhouses Iran and India right now (Monday).