{"id":122439,"date":"2025-07-16T16:21:39","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T11:21:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pni.net.pk\/en\/?p=122439"},"modified":"2025-07-16T16:21:39","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T11:21:39","slug":"pakistan-moves-in-asian-volleyball-cship-semis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pni.net.pk\/en\/latest-sports-news\/pakistan-moves-in-asian-volleyball-cship-semis\/","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan moves in Asian Volleyball C\u2019ship semis"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD, Jul 16 : The Pakistan team has achieved a historic feat by securing a commanding victory over Indonesia in the quarterfinal of the 2nd Asian Men\u2019s U16 Volleyball Championship, currently taking place in Nakhon Phanom, Thailand.<br \/>\nThe match, held on Wednesday 16, concluded with Pakistan winning in straight sets: 25-23, 25-20, 25-20, said a press release.<br \/>\nThis outstanding performance not only has send Pakistan into the semifinal of the championship, to be played on July 18, but also secured Pakistan\u2019s qualification for the FIVB U17 World Championship 2026 \u2014 a landmark achievement for the country\u2019s youth volleyball program.<br \/>\nThe team delivered a clinical performance, marked by tactical discipline, athleticism, and teamwork. The standout<br \/>\nplayers in today\u2019s match included Junaid, Faizan, Talha and Saran.<br \/>\nHead Coach Kafait Ullah commended the boys, saying, \u201cThis win is not just about reaching the semi-final; it\u2019s about<br \/>\nproving that Pakistan\u2019s youth has the strength and skill to compete at the highest levels. Qualification for the FIVB U17<br \/>\nWorld Championship is a moment of national pride.\u201d<br \/>\nPresident Sohail Khawar Mir and Chairman Ch. Muhammad Yaqoob of the Pakistan Volleyball Federation (PVF) congratulated the team and support staff for making the nation proud. They emphasized that this success is a result of long-term investment in youth development and the federation\u2019s focus on building a strong foundation for the future of Pakistani volleyball.<br \/>\nWith three group-stage victories against South Korea, Saudi Arabia, and Chinese Taipei, and now a quarterfinal win over Indonesia, Pakistan stands undefeated and determined.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD, Jul 16 : The Pakistan team has achieved a historic feat by securing a commanding victory over Indonesia in the quarterfinal of the 2nd Asian Men\u2019s U16 Volleyball Championship, currently taking place in Nakhon Phanom, Thailand. 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