Abdul Jabbar Faisal
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan U18 National Volleyball Team will take part in the 16th Asian Boys' U18 Volleyball Championship, which will be held from 12 to 18 July 2026 in China, as the Pakistani players and officials reached the host city for the regional international volleyball showpiece.
The prestigious continental championship will bring together 16 of Asia's strongest volleyball nations, providing an excellent platform for Pakistan's young athletes to compete at the highest level and continue the country's remarkable rise in Asian volleyball.
The participating countries are Australia, Bahrain, China, Hong Kong (China), Indonesia, India, Iran, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Korea, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand and Chinese Taipei.
Pakistan U18 Squad: Mohammad Irfan (Captain), Mohammad Talha Mehar, Mohammad Anas, Faizan Ullah, Faraz Ahmad, Asad Ullah, Fahad Ali, Mohammad Shahzaib, Wahab Abdullah, Saran Baig, Mohhammad Waleed Khan, Hayat Sher Khan
Team Officials: Khalid Waqar (Manager), Kafaitullah (Head Coach), Laiq Zaman (Assistant Coach), Mohib Rasool (Assistant Coach), Mohammad Sabtain (Referee)
Chairman PVF, Mohammad Yaqoob said: "This team represents the future of Pakistan volleyball. Our players have trained with great dedication and discipline, and I am confident they will compete with courage, determination, and pride. The entire nation stands behind them, and we pray for their success in China. We believe they have the abilities to continue Pakistan's remarkable achievements at the Asian level. Federation will continue investing in youth development and providing international exposure to talented players, ensuring sustainable progress for Pakistan volleyball.”
