Green Shirts top Group D, having won all three of its matches
\n Nakhon Pathom
\nPakistan secured its third consecutive victory in the Asian U16 Volleyball Championship by defeating Chinese Taipei in straight sets during the final group stage match in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand.
\nThe straight-sets win came with scores of 26-24, 25-14, and 25-16, as the match lasted one hour and 17 minutes. Key performances from Faizanullah, Talha Maher, and Muhammad Junaid played a crucial role in securing the win.
\nWith this result, Pakistan topped Group D, having won all three of its matches without dropping a single set.
\nThey began their campaign with a comprehensive 3-0 win over South Korea, clinching the sets 25-16, 25-19, and 25-8, backed by outstanding efforts from Talha, Junaid, Wahab, Irfan, Faizan, and Sanan.
\nPakistan then outclassed Saudi Arabia 3-0 in their second group match, dominating with set scores of 25-14, 25-13, and 25-11. The Green Shirts showcased exceptional teamwork and rising confidence throughout the group stage.
\nBoth Pakistan and South Korea have advanced to the next round \u2014 the crossover stage \u2014 from Pool D. In this phase, Pakistan will face the top two teams from Pool B in a bid to secure a place in the knockout rounds.
\nThe ongoing championship, organised by the Asian Volleyball Confederation, is being hosted across the Thai cities of Nakhon Pathom and Ratchaburi. A total of 16 teams have been divided into four pools for the competition.
\nThe top four teams from the tournament will qualify directly for the expanded 24-team FIVB U17 World Championship in 2026, an increase from 16 teams in its previous edition.
\nThe semifinals and final of the Asian U16 Championship are scheduled for July 19, where the continental champions will be crowned.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Green Shirts top Group D, having won all three of its matches Nakhon Pathom Pakistan secured its third consecutive victory in the Asian U16 Volleyball Championship by defeating Chinese Taipei in straight sets during the final group stage match in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand. The straight-sets win came with scores of 26-24, 25-14, and 25-16, as […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":490345,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-490334","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-sports"},"yoast_head":"\n