Islamabad, July 14, 2025: Pakistan extended its unbeaten streak in the Asian Under-16 Volleyball Championship with a commanding 3-0 victory over Chinese Taipei in their final group-stage match held in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand.
The Green Shirts dominated the match with set scores of 26-24, 25-14, and 25-16, sealing the win in just one hour and 17 minutes. Key contributions from Faizanullah, Talha Maher, and Muhammad Junaid proved decisive in maintaining Pakistan’s flawless run.
With this victory, Pakistan secured the top position in Group D, having won all three of its matches without dropping a single set. The team began its campaign with a resounding 3-0 win over South Korea (25-16, 25-19, 25-8), showcasing exceptional form led by Talha, Junaid, Wahab, Irfan, Faizan, and Sanan.
Pakistan followed up with another dominant 3-0 performance against Saudi Arabia, registering set scores of 25-14, 25-13, and 25-11. The team’s cohesion and growing confidence were evident throughout the group stage.
Both Pakistan and South Korea have advanced to the crossover round from Pool D. In this stage, Pakistan will face the top two teams from Pool B in a bid to reach the knockout phase of the tournament.
Organized by the Asian Volleyball Confederation, the championship is being hosted across the Thai cities of Nakhon Pathom and Ratchaburi. A total of 16 teams have been divided into four pools, competing for continental glory.
The stakes are high, as the top four teams from this championship will earn direct qualification for the FIVB U17 World Championship 2026. The global event has expanded to include 24 teams, up from 16 in its previous edition.
The semifinals and final of the Asian U16 Championship are scheduled for July 19, where the region’s top youth team will be crowned.
