India withdraw team from Central Asian Volleyball event in Islamabad
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The Pakistan Volleyball Federation announced that India has withdrawn its team from the upcoming Central Asian Volleyball Championship in Islamabad, scheduled to begin on May 28. This decision follows increased diplomatic tension after the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam. India's withdrawal is disappointing, and organizers are considering Afghanistan or Sri Lanka as replacements in the tournament.
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