Pakistan started its men’s volleyball campaign at the 2026 Asian Games with an impressive 3-1 victory over Kazakhstan in their opening Pool A match.
The national team came out strongly and controlled the first two sets, winning 25-16 and 25-22. Kazakhstan responded in the third set, taking advantage of Pakistan’s errors to claim it 25-17 and reduce the deficit to 2-1.
Pakistan, however, quickly regained its rhythm in the fourth set. The players produced a composed performance under pressure and won the set 25-20, sealing a convincing four-set victory.
Murad Khan was Pakistan’s leading scorer, contributing 21 points during the match. He scored 17 points through successful spikes and added four points with blocks. Usman Faryad Ali also made a valuable contribution with 14 points, while Jehan Murad finished with 11.
Pakistan’s attacking performance was another key factor in the victory. The team recorded 55 successful spikes, compared with Kazakhstan’s 48, highlighting its effectiveness at the net.
The win provides Pakistan with an encouraging start to its Asian Games campaign and puts the team in a positive position in Pool A.
Pakistan will next face Uzbekistan as the group-stage competition continues. The team is also scheduled to meet hosts Japan in its final Pool A fixture.
The players will be looking to maintain their momentum and build on this strong opening performance as they aim to progress further in the tournament.
