Key Points
- Pakistan’s U-16 volleyball team crushed India 3-0 in a dominant semifinal performance
- Led by Muhammad Junaid’s 19-point blitz, Pakistan overpowered India in every department, underlining their growing strength in Asian volleyball
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s under-16 volleyball team stunned arch-rivals India with a resounding 3-0 victory in the semifinal of the Asian U16 Volleyball Championship.
From the first whistle, the boys in green took the court like seasoned warriors, firing on all cylinders. The scoreboard told a one-sided tale: 25-16, 25-19, and a crushing 25-12. India, known for their grit, were left searching for answers as Pakistan’s offense, defence, and service game dismantled them point by point.
Leading the charge was the unstoppable Muhammad Junaid, whose 19-point masterclass — with 11 piercing attack shots — proved too much for India’s defense. Faizan Ullah backed him up with 12 points, while Talha Mehar and Irfan added 7 apiece in a show of squad synergy that kept the opposition guessing and gasping.
The numbers further etched Pakistan’s supremacy in stone. They outgunned India in attack points (37 to 25), towered in blocks (13 to 4), and even edged them in serves (5 to 4). It wasn’t just a win — it was a statement.
India’s usually reliable rhythm faltered under Pakistan’s unrelenting pressure. Their attacks met a green wall of blocks, their serves failed to rattle Pakistan’s formation, and forced errors piled up. By the final set, it was less a contest and more a coronation of a team on a mission.
With this resounding triumph, Pakistan now marches into the final, where they will face off against defending champions Iran — a team they’ve already bested in this very tournament. Revenge may be on Iran’s mind, but Pakistan’s confidence is sky-high, and their eyes are firmly on the crown.
This victory not only secures Pakistan a shot at the title but also solidifies their rising star status in Asian volleyball. If this semifinal was any indication, the final could be a defining chapter in the making of a future powerhouse.
