{"id":134887,"date":"2024-10-07T05:04:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-07T05:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/?p=134887"},"modified":"2024-10-07T05:04:31","modified_gmt":"2024-10-07T05:04:31","slug":"cava-mens-u20-championship-kicks-off-in-sri-lanka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/cava-mens-u20-championship-kicks-off-in-sri-lanka\/","title":{"rendered":"CAVA MEN\u2019S U20 CHAMPIONSHIP KICKS OFF IN SRI LANKA"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><p>Colombo, Sri Lanka, October 6, 2024 \u2013 The CAVA Men\u2019s U20 Volleyball Championship officially began on Sunday at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium in Colombo, with Nepal, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Maldives and hosts Sri Lanka strutting their stuffs to vie for the regional glory.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-134910\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/nep11-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/nep11-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/nep11-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/nep11-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/nep11-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/nep11-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/nep11-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/nep11-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/nep11-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/nep11.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The championship is being held between October 6 and 12, with teams contesting the single round robin. After that, top two teams after the preliminaries will fight it out in the final showdown for the eventual title. Teams finishing third and fourth places will contest the third-place playoff, while those placed fifth and sixth will battle for the fifth position.<\/p>\n<p>The first day of the pool preliminaries set an exciting tone for the tournament, with three electrifying matches showcasing intense competition.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-134901\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/462320037_8620869561308646_21323100261401078_n-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/462320037_8620869561308646_21323100261401078_n-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/462320037_8620869561308646_21323100261401078_n-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/462320037_8620869561308646_21323100261401078_n-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/462320037_8620869561308646_21323100261401078_n-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/462320037_8620869561308646_21323100261401078_n-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/462320037_8620869561308646_21323100261401078_n-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/462320037_8620869561308646_21323100261401078_n-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/462320037_8620869561308646_21323100261401078_n-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/462320037_8620869561308646_21323100261401078_n.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The opening match featured two long-time rivals Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, with the former asserting dominance in a straight-sets victory 25-20, 28-26, 25-10. Despite a spirited second set from Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan managed to maintain control throughout, securing their first win of the tournament.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-134900\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/462332019_8620868514642084_4427483421532397387_n-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/462332019_8620868514642084_4427483421532397387_n-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/462332019_8620868514642084_4427483421532397387_n-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/462332019_8620868514642084_4427483421532397387_n-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/462332019_8620868514642084_4427483421532397387_n-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/462332019_8620868514642084_4427483421532397387_n-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/462332019_8620868514642084_4427483421532397387_n-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/462332019_8620868514642084_4427483421532397387_n-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/462332019_8620868514642084_4427483421532397387_n-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/462332019_8620868514642084_4427483421532397387_n.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Haydarov Ogabek chipped in 13 points including 12 attacks from 21 attempts for Uzbekistan, while no Kyrgyzstan player reached double digits in scoring against their opponents. Temirbekov Temirlan scored 8 points from 7 attacks and one block on the team\u2019s loss.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-134899\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/462225817_8620869301308672_2699801271696177442_n-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/462225817_8620869301308672_2699801271696177442_n-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/462225817_8620869301308672_2699801271696177442_n-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/462225817_8620869301308672_2699801271696177442_n-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/462225817_8620869301308672_2699801271696177442_n-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/462225817_8620869301308672_2699801271696177442_n-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/462225817_8620869301308672_2699801271696177442_n-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/462225817_8620869301308672_2699801271696177442_n-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/462225817_8620869301308672_2699801271696177442_n-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/462225817_8620869301308672_2699801271696177442_n.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Following this, an opening ceremony was held at 3:00pm local time, celebrating the start of the championship.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-134890\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open1-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open1-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open1-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open1-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open1-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open1-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open1-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open1.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The opening ceremony was held in a grand manner with the participation of Mr K Mahesan Secretary of the Ministry of Women, Children, Youth Affairs and Sports of Sri Lanka as Chief Guest and Mr Priyantha Weerasooriya, Inspector General of Police as Guest of Honour.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-134893\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open9-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open9-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open9-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open9-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open9-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open9-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open9-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open9-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open9-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open9.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-134892\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open5-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open5-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open5-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open5-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open5-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open5-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open5-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open5-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open5-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open5.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Also with the participation of other distinguished guests were Mr Asanka Dissanayake, Chairman of Asia Plantation &amp; Export PVT Ltd and Mrs Dulanthi Kodikara, Hr &amp; Admin Director of Asia Plantation &amp; Export PVT Ltd.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-134891\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open2-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open2-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open2-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open2-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open2-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open2-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open2-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open2-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open2-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open2.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-134895\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open6-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open6-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open6-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open6-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open6-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open6-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open6-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open6-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open6-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open6.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>And the ceremony began with the singing of the Sri Lankan National Anthem and the welcome dance represented the Sri Lankan culture.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-134898\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open8-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open8-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open8-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open8-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open8-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open8-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open8-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open8-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open8-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open8.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-134897\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open4-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open4-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open4-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open4-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open4-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open4-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open4-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open4-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open4-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open4.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Sri Lankan dignitaries and volleyball officials attended the ceremony and stayed on to witness the host nation face off against Nepal in a highly anticipated match.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-134896\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open7-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open7-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open7-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open7-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open7-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open7-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open7-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open7-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open7-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open7.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-134894\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open3-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open3-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open3-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open3-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open3-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open3-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open3-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open3-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open3-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/open3.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Despite strong efforts and clear improvements from set to set, Sri Lanka ultimately fell short to Nepal in a 0-3 defeat (14-25, 23-25, 26-28).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-134904\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/nep9-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/nep9-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/nep9-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/nep9-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/nep9-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/nep9-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/nep9-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/nep9-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/nep9-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/nep9.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Rasouli Sagar delivered 16 points from 10 attacks, team-leading 4 blocks and 2 aces for Nepal, while Adhikari Vishwas added another 11 points. Nemashana led Sri Lanka with 11 points consisting of 7 attacks from 18 attempts and 4 aces.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-134902\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/nep1-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/nep1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/nep1-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/nep1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/nep1-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/nep1-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/nep1-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/nep1-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/nep1-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/nep1.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The final match of the day saw Turkmenistan overpower the Maldives in another straight-sets victory (25-11, 25-13, 27-25).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-134908\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/turk7-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/turk7-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/turk7-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/turk7-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/turk7-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/turk7-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/turk7-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/turk7-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/turk7-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/turk7.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Maldivian team made a valiant effort to stage a comeback in the third set but fell short as Turkmenistan hit back to clinch the sensational win, marking the third consecutive 3-0 result of the day.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-134907\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/turk2-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" 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11 points respectively, while Rifath Hameed Yaeesh scored 8 points, all in attack, for Maldives.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-134906\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/turk1-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/turk1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/turk1-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/turk1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/turk1-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/turk1-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/turk1-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, 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class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-134888\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/match-schedule-213x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"213\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/match-schedule-213x300.jpeg 213w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/match-schedule-726x1024.jpeg 726w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/match-schedule-768x1083.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/match-schedule-1090x1536.jpeg 1090w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/match-schedule-580x818.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/match-schedule-860x1212.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/match-schedule-500x705.jpeg 500w, 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Confederation<\/p>\n<p>AVC WeChat: Asian Volleyball Confederation<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Colombo, Sri Lanka, October 6, 2024 \u2013 The CAVA Men\u2019s U20 Volleyball Championship officially began on Sunday at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium in Colombo, with Nepal, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Maldives&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":134903,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"pgc_sgb_lightbox_settings":"","_vp_format_video_url":"","_vp_image_focal_point":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[100,86],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-134887","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-slider","category-volleyball-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>CAVA MEN\u2019S U20 CHAMPIONSHIP KICKS 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