Pakistan Clinches Asian Men’s U16 Volleyball Title in Thrilling Comeback

NAKHON PATHOM: In a stunning display of resilience, Pakistan overcame a two-set deficit to defeat defending champions Iran 3-2 and claim the AVC Asian Men’s U16 Volleyball Championship. The climactic match unfolded at the Nakhon Pathom Gymnasium on Saturday.

The final began with Iran seizing the initiative, securing the first two sets and appearing poised to retain their title.

However, the Pakistani team demonstrated remarkable resolve, winning the next two sets to force a decisive fifth set.

Carrying their momentum into the final set, Pakistan completed a memorable 22-25, 21-25, 30-28, 25-21, and 15-10 victory, earning them their first-ever AVC Asian Men’s U16 Volleyball title.

Muhammad Junaid and Faizanullah once again delivered outstanding performances for Pakistan.

Pakistan’s Road to Victory

Pakistan’s journey to the final was marked by impressive performances, beginning with a 3-0 triumph over South Korea (25-16, 25-19, 25-8), followed by a convincing win against Saudi Arabia (25-14, 25-13, 25-11).

In their third group match, they maintained their unblemished record by sweeping Chinese Taipei in straight sets (26-24, 25-14, 25-16).

The Pakistani squad continued their winning streak in the first crossover round with a 3-0 victory over Indonesia.

The national U16 team secured their place in the final by achieving a decisive 3-0 victory over rivals India in the semi-final on Thursday.

The Green Shirts showcased their dominance, securing straight-set wins with scores of 25-16, 25-19, and 25-12. Pakistan outplayed India across all facets of the game to secure a comprehensive victory.