**Bahrain:** The Pakistan U18 volleyball team secured their third consecutive victory in the 15th Asian Men’s U18 Volleyball Championship by defeating Kuwait 3-0 on Tuesday. The match scores were 25-19, 25-11, and 25-19.
This latest win ensures Pakistan’s place in the Top 8 round, having topped Pool D. In Group F, they will face strong competitors Japan and Chinese Taipei. Due to their consistent victories, the team will carry forward a point into the next round.
The upcoming matches for the Pakistani team are scheduled against Chinese Taipei on August 1 and Japan on August 2.
Pakistan started the championship with a thrilling victory over South Korea. The scores were 25-22, 23-25, 17-25, 25-20, and 13-15, showcasing their resilience and skill.
In their second match, Pakistan registered a phenomenal 3-0 win against India, maintaining pressure throughout the game with set points of 25-20, 29-27, and 25-15. This victory was particularly celebrated, with the chairman of the Pakistan Volleyball Federation announcing a reward of $100 for each player and the coaching staff for defeating India.
The Pakistani team for the event includes Talal Ahmed, Abu Bakar, Muhammad Issam, Muhammad Hassan, Gibran Ajmal, Junaid Muttahed, Ali Shah, Muhammad Junaid, Muhammad Yahya, Muhammad Irfan, Muhammad Nasir, and Khizr Hayat.
