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Pakistan defeats India 3-0 to reach Asian Games volleyball semi‑finals

Pakistan overcame arch‑rivals India in straight sets to move into the semi‑finals of the 2026 Asian Games men’s volleyball tournament.

By Felo News Desk · Published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:40:28 GMT

Pakistan stormed into the semi‑finals of the 2026 Asian Games men’s volleyball competition after a 3-0 quarter‑final win over India at Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park Gymnasium on Thursday, dailytimes.com.pk reported.

The first set ended 25-19 in 23 minutes, giving Pakistan an early edge. India rallied in the second set, extending play to 34 minutes, but Pakistan held on to win 25-23. The Green Shirts closed the match with a 25-18 third set in 25 minutes.

Murad Khan topped Pakistan’s scoring with 19 points, including 18 spikes, while Ali Usman Faryad added 13 and Mohammad Hammad nine. Pakistan recorded 75 attack points to India’s 60 and led 5-4 in blocks, though India earned more service points and forced 20 opponent errors, one more than Pakistan.

Key facts

Pakistan beat India 3-0 in the Asian Games volleyball quarter‑final. (dailytimes.com.pk)
Set scores were 25-19, 25-23, and 25-18. (dailytimes.com.pk)
Murad Khan scored 19 points, including 18 spikes. (dailytimes.com.pk)
Pakistan logged 75 attack points versus India’s 60. (dailytimes.com.pk)
India forced 20 opponent errors, one more than Pakistan. (dailytimes.com.pk)