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Express Tribune
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Bahrain beat Pakistan to win inaugural AVC Volleyball Nations Cup
Listen to article Bahrain won the inaugural AVC Volleyball Nations Cup by defeating Pakistan 3-1 in a hard-fought final held under the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) in Bahrain. The victory earned Bahrain the gold medal, while Pakistan settled for silver. The host nation, ranked 54th globally, overcame Pakistan, ranked 43rd, in the final. Pakistan started strongly, winning the first set 25-23, but Bahrain quickly regrouped and dominated the next three sets 25-16, 25-17, and 25-18 to seal the match. Earlier, Pakistan had defeated 23rd-ranked Qatar 3-0 in the semifinals, while Bahrain secured their final spot by edging out 25th-ranked South Korea 3-2 in a thrilling contest. According to AVC regulations, Bahrain, as champions, have qualified for the Asian Volleyball Championship 2026. Security concerns arose when missile attacks on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar prompted considerations to postpone the final. However, reassurances from the host government and the volleyball federation ensured the match proceeded as scheduled. Nonetheless, Bahrain's closure of its airspace has delayed the return of participating teams to their countries. Meanwhile, Qatar secured third place by defeating South Korea 3-0. Australia finished fifth, followed by Indonesia in sixth, Chinese Taipei seventh, Vietnam eighth, Thailand ninth, and New Zealand tenth. Previously held as the AVC Challenge Cup, last year's final saw Qatar claim the title after defeating Pakistan.
Qatar Tribune
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
Pakistan to meet Bahrain in AVC Nations Cup final
Agencies Manama (Bahrain) Pakistan set up AVC Nations Cup 2025 final with Bahrain as they beatQatar 3-0 (25-22, 25-22, 25-21) in the semi-final on Monday. The victory avenged Pakistan's loss to Qatar in last year's AVC Challenge Cup final and marked their most impressive performance of the tournament. Pakistan will meet Bahrain in the final on Tuesday. Bahrain beat South Korea 3-2 (25–21, 25–23, 21–25, 18–25, 15–13) in the other semi-final. Pakistan dominated statistically, outscoring Qatar 75-65 overall. The team recorded 47 attack points to Qatar's 41 and posted 7 blocks against Qatar's 5. While Qatar held a slight edge in serves (2-1), Pakistan's disciplined play forced 20 errors from their opponents. Usman Faryad Ali spearheaded the attack with a match-high 18 points (17 attacks, 1 block). Captain Murad Jehan added 16 points, all from attacks, while Murad Khan contributed 7 points. Fahad Raza's playmaking produced 5 points, and Musawer chipped in with 4. The complete team effort overcame Qatar's higher world ranking and demonstrated Pakistan's rapid improvement. 'This victory proves rankings don't tell the whole story,' said Pakistan Volleyball Federation Chairman Ch. Muhammad Yaqoob. 'Our players showed tremendous heart and skill against one of Asia's best teams.' Pakistan face Bahrain in Tuesday's final, with a chance to claim their first AVC Nations Cup title.
GMA Network
14-06-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
Alas Pilipinas rises to no. 46 in FIVB women's world rankings
Alas Pilipinas on Saturday rose to no. 46 in the FIVB women's world rankings. Before the AVC Nations Cup, the women's national volleyball team was at no. 56. According to Asian Volleyball Confederation head and Philippine National Volleyball Federation president Ramon 'Tats' Suzara, the past three years have shown that the program is working for the national team. 'The past three years was all upward for our national program in all disciplines—volleyball and beach—thanks to the support of our stakeholders," Suzara said in a statement. Last year, Alas claimed bronze in the AVC Challenge Cup, and now the Philippines has a chance for the gold medal in the same but rebranded tournament AVC Nations Cup. "Last year, our best brought us to the bronze, and this time, it's going to bring us to higher heights,' Alas Pilipinas team captain Jia De Guzman said. 'So we're just going to bring our best again—and no matter what, this is for the country.' Alas will take on Vietnam in the finals on Saturday night. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
