ISLAMABAD: Pakistan outclassed Turkmenistan 3-1 to win the Central Asian Volleyball Championship title right here on the Pakistan Sports activities Advanced on Friday. Led by Murad Jehan, the win within the finale meant the hosts stayed unbeaten all through the event.
Pakistan’s smashers dominated in opposition to the Turkmenistan defence. The house aspect comfortably received first set 25-21 and rolled over their opponents with an excellent higher rating of 25-19 within the second.
Turkmenistan bounded again within the third set to win it 25-20, however solely to see Pakistan hit again more durable and take the final set 25-14 and seal the match. Pakistan received a complete of 15 units all through the occasion and ended as second-best aspect solely in three.
In the meantime, within the third-place fixture, Kyrgyzstan defeated Sri Lanka 3-1 with a recreation rating of 25-20, 25-17, 20-25, 25-23.
Federal Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, who additionally holds further cost of the ministry of Inter-provincial Coordination was the chief visitor. Talking on the event, Ahsan appreciated all taking part groups, particularly praising Pakistan for his or her excellent present. He introduced Rs500,000 prize cash for every of the Pakistan gamers.
In the meantime, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif additionally congratulated the nationwide workforce.
“Very good efficiency Pakistan wins the Central Asian Volleyball Championship. Expertise and workforce work at its greatest. Pakistan received all six matches through the event. Congratulations to workforce Pakistan,” he posted on X.
Revealed in Daybreak, Might 18th, 2024