LAHORE: Maintaining their winning streak, Pakistan defeated Kuwait to qualify for the next round of the 15th Asian Men’s U-18 Volleyball Championship in Manama, Bahrain.

According to the results released by the Pakistan Volleyball Federation late on Tuesday, Pakistan won the match against Kuwait 25-19, 25-11, 25-19 to secure top spot in their pool.

In the earlier pool matches of the continental event, Pakistan beat India and South Korea.

Pakistan in the next round take on Chinese Taipei on Thursday.

Overall 16 countries are participating in the championship including Pakistan, Bahrain, Thailand, Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, Chinese Taipei, Saudi Arabia, Kazakhstan, Iran, China, Lebanon, Philippines, India, Korea and Kuwait.

Published in Dawn, August 1st, 2024

Opinion

Editorial

Parliament’s place
Updated 17 Sep, 2024

Parliament’s place

Efforts to restore parliament’s sanctity must rise above all political differences and legislative activities must be open to scrutiny and debate.
Afghan policy flux
Updated 18 Sep, 2024

Afghan policy flux

A fresh approach is needed, where Pakistan’s security is prioritised and decision taken to improve ties. Afghan Taliban also need to respond in kind.
HIV/AIDS outbreak
17 Sep, 2024

HIV/AIDS outbreak

MULTIPLE factors — the government’s inability to put its people first, a rickety health infrastructure, and...
Political drama
Updated 16 Sep, 2024

Political drama

Govt must revisit its plans to bring constitutional amendments and ensure any proposed changes to judiciary are subjected to thorough debate.
Complete impunity
16 Sep, 2024

Complete impunity

ZERO per cent. That is the conviction rate in crimes against women and children in Sindh, according to data shared...
Melting glaciers
16 Sep, 2024

Melting glaciers

ACCELERATED glacial melt in the Indus river basin, as highlighted recently by the National Disaster Management...