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Economic Times
03-05-2025
- Sport
- Economic Times
After India's withdrawal, Central Asian Volleyball tournament shifted from Pakistan to Uzbekistan
Following the terror attack in Pahalgam, the Central Asian Volleyball tournament, initially scheduled in Islamabad, has been relocated to Tashkent, Uzbekistan. This decision by the Central Asia Volleyball Association (CAVA) comes after India's withdrawal due to heightened tensions between the two nations. Despite the change in venue, the tournament dates, involving Pakistan, Iran, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, remain unchanged. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The Central Asian Volleyball tournament from which India has withdrawn in the aftermath of the terror attack in Pahalgam has been shifted from Islamabad to Tashkent in Uzbekistan, an official of the Pakistan federation said on Saturday. A senior official of Pakistan Volleyball Federation (PVF) said the Central Asia Volleyball Association (CAVA) has taken the decision to shift the event to Uzbekistan."It is a huge disappointment for Pakistan volleyball even though India had withdrawn. But we fully understand the CAVA's General Body's decision," the official scheduled dates of the tournament, to be contested among Pakistan, Iran, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, have not been April 27, PVF official Abdul Ahad said India has withdrawn from the tournament which was earlier to be held in Islamabad from May between the two neighbouring countries has grown following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, where 26 civilians, mostly tourists, were killed."The Indian volleyball officials have informed the regional body that their government has cancelled the NOC issued to them for the tournament after the incident in Pahalgam," Ahad had said.
Express Tribune
03-05-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
CAVA relocates Volleyball championship amid Pak-Ind tension
Listen to article The Central Asia Volleyball Association (CAVA) has relocated its Men's Nations League championship from Pakistan to Uzbekistan after India cited security concerns and withdrew from the event. The decision was finalised during CAVA's Annual General Meeting held in Nepal on April 25, following the April 22 incident in Pahalgam which raised regional safety concerns. Originally set to take place in Islamabad, the tournament was poised to be a major moment for Pakistan's volleyball development. However, with India's government revoking its No Objection Certificate (NOC) for participation, and other member nations expressing similar reservations, CAVA decided to shift the tournament to ensure smooth conduct. A CAVA official confirmed that the dates— May 29 to June 4 2025—will remain unchanged, with Tashkent, Uzbekistan now likely to host all matches. Following the venue change, India has confirmed its participation. While Pakistan retains its place in the competition alongside Iran, India, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, and Tajikistan, the move is a blow to its ambitions of becoming a reliable host for international volleyball events. Earlier, India has withdrawn from the upcoming Central Asian Volleyball Championship in Islamabad, citing political tensions following the April 22 attack in Pahalgam, IIOJK, which killed 26 people. The Volleyball Federation of India had earlier confirmed a 30-member squad, but the Union Sports Ministry advised a pullout. Despite India's exit, the May 29–June 4 tournament will proceed with four teams, including Pakistan and Iran. Organisers say India's absence won't significantly affect competition, noting the team's modest past performances.
The Hindu
03-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
India confirms CAVA men's Nations League participation after tournament shifted from Pakistan
After initially pulling out of the tournament, India is set to compete at the upcoming CAVA (Central Asia Volleyball Association) Men's Nations League after the host country was changed from Pakistan to Uzbekistan. On Friday, the ad-hoc committee running the sport in India announced that selection trials will be held on May 6-7 at SAI NSSC Bengaluru followed by a training camp before the team's departure to Uzbekistan. 'CAVA had the Annual General Meeting on April 25 in Nepal where other nations also expressed their discomfort regarding their participation in the tournament in Pakistan. So, it was decided that the tournament will be shifted to Uzbekistan but the dates will remain the same,' a source close to the ad-hoc committee confirmed to Sportstar on the condition of anonymity. Islamabad was supposed to host the tournament, where a 30-member Indian squad, including 22 players, was set to take part. However, following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, where 26 tourists were killed, and the growing diplomatic tension between the two countries, the Indian government cancelled the No Objection Certificate (NOC) issued to the contingent. 'The Indian Volleyball officials have informed the regional body that their government has cancelled the NOC issued to them for the tournament after the incident in Pahalgam,' Pakistan Volleyball Federation official Abdul Ahad had told PTI. Host Uzbekistan, India, Iran, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Pakistan are scheduled to compete in the event from May 29 to June 4..
