The Pakistan Volleyball Federation has invited India for the Asia Central Zone Championship, hosted in Pakistan later in May this year. The PVF head Chaudhary Mohammad confirmed that Pakistan has extended the invitation to the Indian volleyball team and theyโre expected to be part of this highly awaited tournament.
Uzbekistan, Iran, Sri Lanka, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan will also take part in the volleyball tournament and thereโs a huge possibility that Pakistan and India will elevate the level of competition in this championship event. Speaking to the press, the PVF chairman said they invited India since theyโre part of the central zone. India is expected to hold the federationโs elections this February and the PVF chairman is confident they will send their squad for the tournament.
The PVF chairman took part in the Central Asian Volleyball Association hosted in Hong Kong, discussing matters related to improving the relationship between different volleyball federations across Central Asia. Chairman Chaudhary also revealed that six teams will arrive in Pakistan on 9th May and the final match in the tournament will be held on 17th May. This highly anticipated volleyball tournament will also present plenty of wagering opportunities for sports punters, withย ใใใ365ย offering a welcome bonus.
Pakistan will also be participating in the upcoming Asian Challenge Cup expected to kickoff in Bahrain in the first week of July. The federation is also working on the Volleyball Pro league, which is expected to officially kick off between September and October this year. The PVF chairman has emphasized the importance of developing a new volleyball league in the country and the federation is ready to launch it at any cost.
Regarding the volleyball training camp, chairman Chaudhary said it will be hosted several weeks ahead of the Asian Central Zone Championship. Additionally, the chairman revealed that Engroโs volleyball team will be participating in the Asian Club Championship in Iran.
In 2023, Pakistanโs volleyball team performed incredibly well and finished fifth during the Asian Games after beating India 3-0. Displaying a dominant stance throughout their game against India, Pakistan emerged triumphant after recording 25-21, 25-20, and 25-23, bagging three sets unanswered. The game lasted for an hour and 14 minutes, leaving India in Sixth place.
The Asian Games were a mixed campaign for the Pakistan volleyball menโs team, who topped their pool after beating Cambodia and South Korea. This exceptional performance propelled many Pakistan Volleyballers, helping them get contracts from International volleyball leagues.ย ย
