Pakistan emerged victorious over Turkmenistan in the final of the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Nation’s Volleyball League, held at the Liaquat Gymnasium in Islamabad. In a thrilling encounter today, Pakistan claimed a 3-1 win with set scores of 25-21, 25-19, 20-25, and 25-14. Demonstrating formidable offensive and defensive strategies, the home side took early leads in the first two sets.
While Turkmenistan staged a comeback in the third set, securing a 25-20 victory, Pakistan regained control in the fourth set, decisively winning 25-14 to clinch the match.
Earlier in the tournament, Kyrgyzstan secured third place by defeating Sri Lanka 3-1. Despite Kyrgyzstan’s initial dominance in the first two sets with scores of 25-20 and 25-17, Sri Lanka fought back to claim the third set 20-25. However, Kyrgyzstan eventually secured the fourth set with a narrow margin of 25-23.
Remarkably, Pakistan remained undefeated throughout the competition, triumphing over every team they faced. On May 16, they overcame Iran with a 3-1 victory, showcasing their strength with set scores of 25-18, 23-25, 25-16, and 25-20. Their path to the final was paved on May 15 after a resounding 3-0 victory against Kyrgyzstan in their fourth match.
Their journey began with a commanding 3-0 win over Afghanistan in the opening match on May 11, followed by another dominant performance against Sri Lanka on May 12, securing a 3-0 victory. In their third match against Turkmenistan on May 13, Pakistan emerged victorious with a 3-1 win, further solidifying their unbeaten streak in the tournament.
