Islamabad, Pakistan, Might 18, 2024 – Hosts Pakistan stamped their domination over the 2nd Engro Central Asian Volleyball Affiliation (CAVA) Nations League following their dramatic win towards Turkmenistan within the highly-anticipated ultimate showdown, bringing the event to an exhilarating shut at Liaqat Gymnasium inside Pakistan Sports activities Complicated right here on Friday.
In an exhilarating contest to resolve the eventual winners, Pakistan lived as much as the expectations to drag off 3-1 (25-21, 25-19, 20-25, 25-14) win towards Turkmenistan, the staff that they had already overwhelmed 3-1 within the single round-robin preliminaries on Might 13, to seize the unprecedented title within the event.
It was the first-time ever that Pakistan captured the CAVA Nations League. They didn’t take part within the inaugural competitors final yr in Kyrgyzstan, the place Iran reigned supreme. En path to successful the 2nd version of the CAVA Nations League on Friday, Pakistan obtained their marketing campaign off to an excellent begin after 3-0 demolition of Afghanistan within the curtain-raisers on Might 11.
The host facet continued their improbable run after that, managing one other 3-0 shutout of Sri Lanka, powering previous Turkmenistan 3-1, outplaying Kyrgyzstan 3-0 and beautiful defending champions Iran 3-1 to complete on high of the preliminary standings with five-match combination of 15 factors from consecutive 5 wins.
Following their outstanding unbeaten run within the preliminaries and the resounding victory within the ultimate showdown towards Turkmenistan on Friday, Pakistan have been ultimately topped champions. Turkmenistan, which completed a disappointing fifth place on the inaugural version final yr, got here up a lot stronger this time to choose up silver.
The ultimate match was graced by the presence of visitor of honor Mr Ahsan Iqbal Chaudry, Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Planning, Growth and Particular Initiatives and President of the Pakistan Sports activities Board. In a present of help and recognition, he introduced a reward of 5 lakhs to every participant of the Pakistani staff for his or her excellent efficiency and successful the Engro CAVA Nations League.
Earlier, Kyrgyzstan, silver medallists on the earlier version on their dwelling soil, battled it out with Sri Lanka within the third place playoff conflict. Kyrgyzstan, which had already overwhelmed Sri Lanka in hard-fought 3-2 of their opening match on Might 11, nonetheless proved a reduce above the identical rivals to seal an exhilarating 3-1 (25-20, 25-17, 20-25, 25-23) win for bronze medal.
The 2nd Engro CAVA Nations League was a powerful success, bringing collectively groups from Central Asian international locations for a show of remarkable volleyball expertise and sportsmanship. The Pakistan Volleyball Federation has prolonged its heartfelt gratitude to all taking part groups, officers, and sponsors for his or her invaluable contributions to creating this occasion a memorable success.
FINAL RANKING
Champions: Pakistan
Silver: Turkmenistan
Bronze: Kyrgyzstan
4. Sri Lanka
5. Iran
6. Afghanistan
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
- 1st Greatest Exterior Hitter: Didar Nuryyen (Turkmenistan)
- 2nd Greatest Exterior Hitter: Usman Faryad Ali (Pakistan)
- 1st Greatest Center Blocker: Roman Shilov (Kyrgyzstan)
- 2nd Greatest Center Blocker: Musawer Khan (Pakistan)
- Greatest Setter: Muhammad Kashif Naveed (Pakistan)
- Greatest Libero: Onolbek Kanybek Uulu (Turkmenistan)
- Most Priceless Participant (MVP): Usman Faryad Ali (Pakistan)
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