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VOLLEYBALL - National 06 Apr, 2025

National Men’s Volleyball Championship: WAPDA, Police, Army post wins

Islamabad, POF, Punjab, Pakistan U-19, WAPDA, Navy, Army, and PAF qualify for quarterfinalsSports Bulletin ReportWah Cantt: WAPDA, Police, Army registered victories in the Golootlo 54th National Senior Men’s Volleyball Championship after beating their respective rivals at the Pakistan Ordnance Factory (POF) Wah Cantt on SundayResults: Pakistan U-19 beat Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (3-0) 25-22, 27-25, 25-15.Army beat Balochistan (3-0) 25-14, 25-16, 25-20.Police beat Sindh (3-0) 25-17, 25-18, 25-20.Pakistan U-19 beat Gilgit Baltistan (3-0) 25-13, 25-12, 25-10.WAPDA beat Islamabad (3-0) 25-10, 25-16, 25-20. Army beat Punjab (3-0) 25-20, 29-27, 25-17.Quarter-Finals Fixtures:Islamabad vs POF – 2:00 PMPunjab vs Pakistan U-19 – 5:00 PMWAPDA vs Navy – 7:00 PMArmy vs PAF – 9:00 PM.

VOLLEYBALL - National 05 Apr, 2025

National Senior Men's Volleyball Championship: POF beat Sindh 3-0

Sports Bulletin ReportWah Cantt: Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) Wah outclassed Sindh in straight games 3-0 in the Golootlo 54th National Senior Men's Volleyball Championship 2025 here at the POF Sports Hall on Saturday.Host players exhibited top-class game and overcame their opponents easily, as the final score-line was just 25-14, 25-11, 25-06. In another fixture, Pakistan Navy defeated Police in similar style 3-0 with the score-line of 25-18, 25-16, 25-17.Results (Day-2):PAF beat Gilgit Baltistan (3-0) 25-15, 25-18, 25-18Navy beat Sindh (3-0) 25-13, 25-09, 25-09Islamabad beat (3-1) 22-25, 25-17, 25-17, 25-23POF beat Police (3-1) 25-12, 25-17, 26-28, 25-16Upcoming Fixtures (April 6, 2025):Sindh vs Police – 10:00 AMPakistan U-19 vs Gilgit Baltistan – 12:00 PMWAPDA vs Islamabad – 2:00 PMPunjab vs Army – 5:00 PMPAF vs KPK – 7:00 PMNavy vs POF – 9:00 PM

VOLLEYBALL - National 04 Apr, 2025

National Senior Men's Volleyball Championship Kicks Off in Wah

Sports Bulletin ReportPOF WAH: The Golootlo 54th National Senior Men's Volleyball Championship 2025 started at POF Wah on Friday, as the top teams from across the country showcased their talent on the opening day.The championship opened with Punjab facing Balochistan, where Punjab dominated the match with a straight 3-0 victory, securing set points of 25-13, 25-16, 25-17. In the second match, WAPDA demonstrated its superior gameplay against AJK, claiming another 3-0 win with set scores of 25-13, 25-12, 25-13.The third match saw Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) take on Gilgit Baltistan (GB). KP controlled the game entirely, winning comfortably 3-0 with set scores of 25-09, 25-09, 25-13. The fourth and most anticipated match of the day was also the official opening match, featuring Pakistan Air Force (PAF) against Pakistan U19. PAF emerged victorious with a 3-0 win, sealing set points 25-21, 25-18, 25-19.April 5, 2025 (Fixtures):PAF vs Gilgit Baltistan – 10:00 AMSindh vs Navy – 12:00 PMPolice vs POF – 2:00 PMAJK vs Islamabad – 5:00 PMKPK vs Pakistan U-19 – 7:00 PMArmy vs Balochistan – 9:00 PM

VOLLEYBALL - National 15 Feb, 2025

National U-20 Volleyball Championship: Punjab overcome AJK 3-2

Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: Punjab toiled hard on the court to get-rid-off Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) 3-2 in the Allied Bank National U-20 Men’s Volleyball Championship 2025 here at WAPDA Sports Complex on Saturday. The final score-line was 25-23, 19-25, 18-25, 25-19, and 18-16.Results (Day 2):Army beat Islamabad (3-0): 25-15, 25-17, 25-18WAPDA beat GB (3-0): 25-16, 25-09, 25-17KPK beat Sindh (3-0): 25-11, 25-07, 25-12Balochistan beat GB (3-0): 25-20, 25-23, 25-15Punjab beat AJK (3-2): 25-23, 19-25, 18-25, 25-19, 18-16.Sunday’s Fixtures:Match 1: Balochistan vs Punjab at 11:00 AMMatch 2: AJK vs GB at 12:30 PMMatch 3: Army vs Sindh at 02:00 PMMatch 4: AJK vs Balochistan at 03:30 PMMatch 5: Sindh vs Islamabad at 05:00 PMMatch 6: Punjab vs WAPDA at 06:30 PMMatch 7: Army vs KP at 08:00 PM

VOLLEYBALL - National 14 Feb, 2025

National U20 Volleyball: Punjab, KPK, and WAPDA claim victories

Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: Pakistan WAPDA, Khyber Pukhtunkawa (KPK) and Punjab registered wins on the opening day of the Allied Bank National U-20 Men’s Volleyball Championship 2025, which rolled into action here at WAPDA Sports Complex on Friday.In the first match of the day Punjab outclassed Gilgit Baltistan (GB) in straight games 3-0 while WAPDA outplayed Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) in similar style 3-0. In the third match KPK beat Islamabad 3-0.Results:Punjab beat GB (3-0) 25-13, 25-19, 25-18WAPDA beat AJK (3-0) 25-17, 25-18, 25-18KPK beat Islamabad (3-0) 25-21, 25-18, 25-19Saturday’s Fixtures:Match 1: Army vs Islamabad 11:00 AMMatch 2: WAPDA vs GB 12:30 PMMatch 3: KP vs Sindh 02:00 PMMatch 4: GB vs Balochistan 03:30 PMMatch 5: Punjab vs AJK 05:00 PMMatch 6: WAPDA vs (Opponent to be decided) 06:30 PM

VOLLEYBALL - National 13 Feb, 2025

National U-20 Men’s Volleyball Championship 2025 to start on Friday

Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: The Pakistan Volleyball Federation (PVF) is set to host the Allied Bank National U-20 Men’s Volleyball Championship 2025 from 14th to 18th February 2025 at WAPDA Sports Complex, Ferozepur Road, Chungi Amer Sidhu, Lahore. This prestigious national event will bring together the country’s top young volleyball talent, with teams from all provinces and departmental units participating in the competition.The Allied Bank National U-20 Men’s Volleyball Championship serves as a crucial event in PVF’s ongoing efforts to promote volleyball at the grassroots level, develop young players, and provide them with a platform to showcase their skills on a national stage. The championship is expected to be highly competitive, with teams striving to make their mark in Pakistan’s volleyball circuit.PVF extends its gratitude to Allied Bank for its support as the title sponsor of the event. The championship will serve as an opportunity to foster new volleyball talent and contribute to the long-term growth of the sport in Pakistan.

VOLLEYBALL - National 19 Aug, 2024

PVF disburses Cash Award among U18 players on achievements

Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: Pakistan Volleyball Federation (PVF) has disbursed the cash awards among the Under-18 players in a ceremony here at AFOHS Club, Falcon Complex, Gulberg 3, as the national junior players produced sparking performances in the international fixtures. Pakistan had won the bronze medal in the 15th Asian Men’s U18 Volleyball Championship and the gold medal at the CAVA U18 Volleyball Championship.Justice (R) Safder Saleem Shahid, Chairman of the Medical Tribunal Islamabad, graced the ceremony as the chief guest, accompanied by Manzoor Usmani, CEO of Sygnis Pharma, Lahore, who was also a prominent figure at the ceremony. Each player and official associated with the U18 team was awarded a cash prize of Rs. 100,000 as a token of appreciation for their hard work and dedication. Shields were also given to every member of the team and the officials.Justice (R) Safder Saleem Shahid said: “I appreciate the all members of team of officials for their dedication, perseverance, and teamwork, which led them to clinch the medals in the international events. Such achievements for the nation and encouraged the players to continue striving for excellence on the international stage. I acknowledged the role of the Pakistan Volleyball Federation and the coaching staff in nurturing and guiding these young talents towards their victorious journey.”Manzoor Usmani, CEO of Sygnis Pharma, expressed his admiration for the team and gave Rs 200,000 accomplishments and reaffirmed his company's commitment to supporting sports initiatives in Pakistan. He highlighted the importance of corporate sponsorship in developing sports at the grassroots level and fostering talent that can represent the country on global platforms.

VOLLEYBALL - National 13 Aug, 2024

Cash Award Ceremony for National U18 Volleyball Team on August 19

Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: The Pakistan Volleyball Federation (PVF) will organize a Cash Award Ceremony to honor the U18 Volleyball Team for their remarkable achievements on Monday (August 19, 2024, at 02:00 PM at the AFOHS Club Falcon Complex, Falcon Complex PAF Falcon Complex Gulberg 3 Lahore.According to an official of PVF, the ceremony will celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of the U18 Volleyball Team, which recently secured two significant achievements including a bronze medal at the 15th Asian Men’s U18 Volleyball Championship, and a gold medal at the CAVA U18 Volleyball Championship. Chairman PVF, Ch. Mohammad Yaqoob will be the chief guest in the ceremony.

VOLLEYBALL - National 12 Jul, 2024

First Volleyball League to stage in September/October 2024

PVF disburses cash awards among Junior, and Senior players for winning gold, and silver medalsAbdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: Chairman, Pakistan Volleyball Federation (PVF), Chaudhry Mohammad Yaqoob revealed on Friday that Islamabad would host the first Volleyball League in September/October this year 2024, as PVF needs government support to make the event historical.While addressing a prize distribution ceremony at a local hotel, Mohammad Yaqoob said: “The international volleyball leagues’ season starts at the end of October all over the world, and we want to stage our league before commencing international league events. PVF does not want to create any hurdle for Pakistani spikers, who are part of the international leagues, as we can not pay big sums to national athletes, as compared to leagues’ earning “he added.“National volleyball team is making Pakistan famous in the world. The federation has prepared a plan for coaches including junior and senior players for the whole year, but we have a limited budget, and we need financial support for national team participation in international events for better results. I hope that the federal government will play its role in this regard. The players were awarded with cash prizes for winning the gold, and silver medals.” Federal Secretary Nadeem Irshad Kayani said: “The ministry is taking concrete steps for the development of sports in the country, we will soon organize a conference on sports economy so that sponsors can move ahead to support sports. Our target is the Olympics 2028 and we want to prepare a targeted plan for talented athletes and focus on them if the budget is allotted. Our efforts are to convert the mini stadiums into academies and promote the sports culture. The ministry will play a positive role for the successful organization of the volleyball league in the country to provide all possible support. In the end, the chief guest Secretary for the Ministry of Inter-provincial Coordination (IPC)Nadeem Irshad Kayani disbursed the cash awards among Junior, and Senior players for winning gold, and silver medals respectively in the Central Asian Volleyball (CAV) Under-18 Volleyball Championship, and Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Challenge Cup 2024. Also, Chairman PVF Ch Mohammad Yaqoob, Deputy Director, Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) Moahhamd Shahid Islam, Director PSB Mohammad saeed Akhtar and other officials of PVF, and PSB were present.Pakistan Junior Team (Gold medal in CAV Under-18 Championship): Mohammad Yahya, Tayyab Khan, Mohammad Junaid, Mohammad Anas, Jabran Khan, Mohammad Hasan, Muhtad Ali Shah, Mohammad Arfan, Jameel Junaid, Abubakar, Talal Ahmed, Khizar HayatPakistan Senior Team (Silver Medal in AVC Challenge Cup): Usman Faryad Ali, Afaq Khan, Muard Jehan (Captain), Faqir-ud-Din, Nasir Ali, Mohammad Yaseen, Mohammad Kashif Naveed, Waleed Khan, Abdul Zaheer, Ali Haider, Mohammad Hammad, Musawar Khan, Murad Khan, Aimal Khan.

VOLLEYBALL - National 13 Jun, 2023

Volleyball News: Federation disburses cash awards to national players

Pakistan teams visit Taiwan, Uzbekistan, and Iran for international competitionsAbdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD:-Pakistan Volleyball Federation (PVF) has disbursed the cash awards among the national players, who won the Central Asian Volleyball Championship in 2022 at Lahore. Besides hosts Pakistan Iran, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan had participated in the 5-national international volleyball fixture.Chairman, PVF Choudhary Mohammad Yaqoob, and Senior Vice President Engro Syed Zaheer Mehdi distributed the cash prizes in a ceremony at a local hotel on Tuesday. Other officials of PVF and national foreign coach Issanaye Ramires were also present on this occasion. Mubashir Raza, Usman Faryad Ali, Haider Farooq, Abdullah, Fahad Raza, Bilal Khan, Kashif Naveed, Murad Jehan, Abbas Khan, Hamid Yazman, Nasir Ali (players, Khalid Waqar (manager), Saeed Ahmed Khan (coach), Ahsan Iqbal (coach), and Ismaeel Khan (Video Analyst) pocketed the cash awards.Chairman, PVF Choudhary Mohammad Yaqoob said on this occasion that the federation would provide maximum facilities to national players to excel at the international level. “We have hired the services of an international coach from Brazil, Issanaye Ramires, I hope our team will produce a sparkling performance in the upcoming international fixtures. Our target is to secure a berth in the 2028 Olympics and World Championship. We are at 7th rung at the Asian level and we need to get a place in the top four teams to set a place in top international competitions, “he added.While unfolding the details of the international event, the former policeman said that Pakistan would take part in the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Challenge Cup, which would be held from July 8 to 15, this year 2023 in Taiwan. “We will send our Under-16 team to Uzbekistan to show their game skill in the inaugural Asian Men’s Under-16 Volleyball Championship to be played from July 22 to 29. The senior team will visit Iran for Asian Volleyball Championship 2023 from August 17 to 25, “he asserted.Responding to a question Mohammad Yaqoob said that PVF would stage a volleyball league at the end of this year 2023. “Two university volleyball teams from the United States of America (USA) will visit Pakistan to play bilateral series against men’s and women’s teams. Our lads are playing in different countries and we will make our league like Pakistan Super League (PSL), “he concluded.National coach Issanaye Ramires said:“I am happy to join the Pakistan team as coach and we will turn the players into a family and make joint efforts to produce remarkable results in the international events. We are determined to do well.”