Sports Bulletin Report
Tashkent (Uzbekistan): Pakistan U19 Men’s Volleyball Team outplayed Belgium 3-0 in their opening fixture of the FIVB Boys’ U19 Volleyball World Championship 2025, which is going on in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
On Thursday, Pakistani players displayed an attacking game against the best team in the world and won all three games with a score-line of 25-19, 25-17, 25-22. Mohammad Saud won 13 points for the team while Mohammad Yahya (11) and Mohammad Jabran (8) were other major contributors. Green Shirts got 32 points by attacking shorts. Pakistani athletes produced sparkling performances in all departments, including Blocking and Service, as they made 11 points by blocking their opponents.
Chairman, Pakistan Volleyball Federation (PVF), Ch Mohammad Yaqoob said: “This is a moment of immense pride for Pakistan. Our U19 team has proven that they belong among the best in the world by beating Belgium in straight sets at the biggest stage. This win is historic — not just because it’s our first appearance at the U19 World Championship, but because of the maturity and brilliance shown by our players. Coming off the U16 team's gold medal victory and qualification for the U17 World Championship, this result shows that Pakistan Volleyball is moving in the right direction. I congratulate the team, coaching staff, the entire federation, and the nation on this remarkable achievement.”
This prestigious event features 24 top volleyball nations from around the world, including volleyball powerhouses like Brazil, Italy, Japan, Iran, USA, France, and Poland. Pakistan has been placed in Pool A alongside Belgium, Uzbekistan, Turkey, and Puerto Rico.
Pakistan’s upcoming fixtures:
Pakistan vs Uzbekistan — 25 July 2025 at 05:00 PM (PKT)
Pakistan vs Turkey — 26 July 2025 at 11:00 AM (PKT)
Pakistan vs Puerto Rico — 28 July 2025 at 02:00 PM (PKT)
Pakistan vs Argentina — 29 July 2025 at 11:00 AM (PKT)
