{"id":142130,"date":"2025-06-17T09:17:58","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T09:17:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/?p=142130"},"modified":"2025-06-17T09:43:54","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T09:43:54","slug":"inaugural-avc-mens-nations-cup-set-to-kick-off-in-bahrain-on-june-17","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/inaugural-avc-mens-nations-cup-set-to-kick-off-in-bahrain-on-june-17\/","title":{"rendered":"INAUGURAL AVC MEN\u2019S NATIONS CUP SET TO KICK OFF IN BAHRAIN ON JUNE 17"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><p>Manama, Bahrain, June 16, 2025 &#8211; Final preparations are now complete for the highly anticipated launch of the inaugural AVC Men\u2019s Nations Cup Bahrain 2025, scheduled to take place from June 17 to 24 at Isa Bin Rashid Hall, Isa Town, Bahrain. Eleven national teams will vie for the prestigious title and a coveted qualification spot for the 2026 Asian Men\u2019s Volleyball Championship.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-142155\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/main3-1-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/main3-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/main3-1-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/main3-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/main3-1-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/main3-1-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/main3-1-860x574.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/main3-1-1160x774.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/main3-1-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/main3-1-800x534.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/main3-1-1280x854.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/main3-1-1920x1281.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/main3-1.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Formerly known as the AVC Challenge Cup for Men, the competition has undergone reform since 2023, transitioning from a biennial to an annual event. The AVC Men\u2019s Nations Cup is now held in collaboration with Volleyball World, serving as the qualifying event for the 2026 Asian Men\u2019s Championship, the qualification gateway to two major global competitions: the Olympic Games and the FIVB World Championship, with the eventual Asian champions in 2026 securing a berth in the 2028 Summer Olympic Games, Los Angeles 2028, and the top three teams from the Asian meet earning places at the 2027 FIVB Volleyball Men\u2019s World Championship.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-142154\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/main2-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/main2-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/main2-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/main2-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/main2-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/main2-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/main2-860x574.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/main2-1160x774.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/main2-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/main2-800x534.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/main2-1280x854.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/main2-1920x1281.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/main2.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The rebranding reflects the increasing competitiveness among AVC-affiliated national federations. Participation in the AVC Nations Cup is limited to 12 teams that are not competing in the Volleyball Nations League (VNL), providing them an opportunity to enhance their performance and showcase their capabilities on an international stage.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-142170\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/508424059_23995187460116940_7669008295216667943_n-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/508424059_23995187460116940_7669008295216667943_n-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/508424059_23995187460116940_7669008295216667943_n-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/508424059_23995187460116940_7669008295216667943_n-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/508424059_23995187460116940_7669008295216667943_n-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/508424059_23995187460116940_7669008295216667943_n-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/508424059_23995187460116940_7669008295216667943_n-860x574.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/508424059_23995187460116940_7669008295216667943_n-1160x774.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/508424059_23995187460116940_7669008295216667943_n-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/508424059_23995187460116940_7669008295216667943_n-800x534.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/508424059_23995187460116940_7669008295216667943_n-1280x854.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/508424059_23995187460116940_7669008295216667943_n-1920x1281.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/508424059_23995187460116940_7669008295216667943_n.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Although 12 teams had initially confirmed their participation, Kazakhstan withdrew at the last minute due to unforeseen circumstances, leaving 11 teams in the running for the historic title.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-142171\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/507819961_23995187543450265_7167548210729355211_n-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/507819961_23995187543450265_7167548210729355211_n-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/507819961_23995187543450265_7167548210729355211_n-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/507819961_23995187543450265_7167548210729355211_n-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/507819961_23995187543450265_7167548210729355211_n-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/507819961_23995187543450265_7167548210729355211_n-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/507819961_23995187543450265_7167548210729355211_n-860x574.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/507819961_23995187543450265_7167548210729355211_n-1160x774.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/507819961_23995187543450265_7167548210729355211_n-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/507819961_23995187543450265_7167548210729355211_n-800x534.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/507819961_23995187543450265_7167548210729355211_n-1280x854.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/507819961_23995187543450265_7167548210729355211_n-1920x1281.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/507819961_23995187543450265_7167548210729355211_n.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The teams have been drawn into four pools for the preliminary round-robin stage:<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span>\u2022 Pool A: Bahrain, Indonesia, Thailand<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span>\u2022 Pool B: Qatar, Australia<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span>\u2022 Pool C: Pakistan, Chinese Taipei, Philippines<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span>\u2022 Pool D: Korea, Vietnam, New Zealand<\/p>\n<p>The top two teams from each pool will advance to the quarterfinals, while the third-placed teams will compete in the classification round for 9th\u201311th places.<\/p>\n<p>Opening Day Fixtures (June 17):<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span>\u2022 14:00: Pool C: Pakistan vs Philippines<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span>\u2022 16:30: Pool D: Korea vs New Zealand<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span>\u2022 19:00: Pool A: Thailand vs Bahrain<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-142144\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0009-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0009-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0009-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0009-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0009-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0009-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0009-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0009-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0009-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0009-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0009-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0009-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0009-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In preparation for the event, the joint meeting between the AVC Control Committee and local organizers was held on Sunday, June 15 at Fayuz Hall, Hilton Hotel.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-142131\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/4-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/4-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/4-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/4-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/4-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/4-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/4-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/4-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/4-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/4-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The meeting, chaired by ConTrol Committee President Mr Mohamed Latheef from Maldives, who also serves as AVC Executive Vice President and President of Volleyball Association of Maldives, focused on finalizing operational, technical, and logistical details to ensure a smooth tournament kickoff.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-142134\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Key Control Committee members in attendance included Technical Delegate: Mr Radita Darwis from Indonesia, Technical Sub-Committee: Mr Mohammed Jalal Isa Hassan (Bahrain), Referee Delegate: Dr Khaled Alzughaibi (Saudi Arabia), Referee Sub-Committee: Mr Jaafar Ebrahim Ahmed Ali (Bahrain), Medical Delegate: Dr Joji Yoshizawa (Japan) and Competition Technology Director Mr Pavarit Dairinram (Thailand) and AVC Coordinator Ms Patana Kittichaisombat,<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-142148\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0097-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0097-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0097-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0097-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0097-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0097-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0097-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0097-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0097-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0097-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0097-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0097-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0097-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Following productive discussions, participants conducted comprehensive inspections of both the training and competition venues. Isa Bin Rashid Hall, with a seating capacity of 3,600, was confirmed fully prepared to host the championship.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-142147\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0086-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0086-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0086-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0086-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0086-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0086-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0086-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0086-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0086-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0086-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0086-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0086-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0086-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Later that evening, the Preliminary Inquiry was held at Rotana Downtown to verify team documents, uniforms, and equipment, with participation from team managers, coaches, and medical staff.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-142149\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0113-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0113-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0113-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0113-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0113-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0113-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0113-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0113-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0113-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0113-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0113-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0113-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0113-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Referees also underwent medical evaluations led by Dr Yoshizawa and attended a referee clinic covering theoretical and practical aspects, including use of the Video Challenge System to ensure accuracy in officiating.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-142143\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/medical2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/medical2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/medical2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/medical2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/medical2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/medical2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/medical2-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/medical2-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/medical2-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/medical2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/medical2-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/medical2-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/medical2-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-142151\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/referee2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/referee2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/referee2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/referee2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/referee2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/referee2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/referee2-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/referee2-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/referee2-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/referee2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/referee2-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/referee2-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/referee2-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>List of Appointed Referees:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span>1. Samuel Chung (Australia)<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span>2. Ali Kadhem Ahmed (Bahrain)<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span>3. Yang Jing Hua (Chinese Taipei)<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span>4. Indra Mufflih (Indonesia)<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span>5. Ann Jaewoong (Korea)<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span>6. Sami Hasan Sowayed (Bahrain, proxy for New Zealand)<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span>7. Muhammad Sabtain (Pakistan)<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span>8. Herbert Matimatico (Philippines)<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span>9. Ibrahim Ali Jassim Mahmoud (Qatar)<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span>10. Montree Boontrongtham (Thailand)<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span>11. Nguy\u1ec5n Huy Thong (Vietnam)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-142139\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen9-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen9-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen9-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen9-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen9-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen9-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen9-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen9-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen9-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen9-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen9-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen9-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>On Monday evening, the General Technical Meeting took place at the Al Maha Ballroom, Rotana Downtown, attended by Control Committee members, referees, local organizers, working groups, and team officials.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-142138\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen8-300x131.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen8-300x131.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen8-1024x446.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen8-768x335.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen8-1536x670.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen8-2048x893.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen8-580x253.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen8-860x375.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen8-1160x506.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen8-500x218.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen8-800x349.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen8-1280x558.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen8-1920x837.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Bahrain Volleyball Association President Sheikh Ali bin Mohammed Al Khalifa presided over the meeting, expressing gratitude to AVC President Mr Ramon Suzara for entrusting Bahrain with hosting the inaugural AVC Men\u2019s Nations Cup.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-142168\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/okokok-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/okokok-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/okokok-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/okokok-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/okokok-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/okokok-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/okokok-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/okokok-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/okokok-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/okokok-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/okokok-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/okokok-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/okokok-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp; <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-142167\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok3-2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok3-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok3-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok3-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok3-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok3-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok3-2-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok3-2-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok3-2-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok3-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok3-2-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok3-2-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok3-2-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Control Committee President Mr Mohamed Latheef also delivered remarks:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-142135\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen1-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen1-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen1-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen1-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen1-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cOn behalf of the Control Committee, I extend our sincere thanks to His Excellency Sheikh Ali bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, President of the Bahrain Volleyball Association, for the outstanding hospitality and meticulous preparations. Your leadership has made this event truly exceptional. We warmly welcome all participating teams from across Asia and Oceania. We hope you enjoy your stay in Bahrain &#8211; a land of rich culture, warm hospitality, and a true spirit of sportsmanship,\u201d he was quoted as saying in his speech.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-142153\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen7-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen7-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen7-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen7-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen7-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen7-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen7-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen7-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen7-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen7-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen7-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI also wish to thank the Technical Committee for their dedication and expertise, ensuring this tournament runs smoothly and meets the highest standards. Following thorough inspections, I am pleased to confirm that all venues and accommodations fully comply with FIVB regulations, ensuring a fair and safe environment for competition. Our heartfelt appreciation goes to the Bahrain Volleyball Association for their generous support and outstanding organization.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-142152\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen5-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen5-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen5-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen5-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen5-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen5-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen5-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen5-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen5-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen5-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cOn behalf of the volleyball community, we thank AVC President Mr Raman Suzara for his tireless dedication to the sustainable growth of volleyball in Asia. His leadership has strengthened bonds among federations and inspired continuous development across the region. Finally, I wish all teams the best of luck. May you compete with passion, fairness, and unity.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-142137\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen6-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen6-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen6-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen6-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen6-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen6-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen6-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen6-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen6-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen6-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen6-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>During the meeting, Technical Delegate Mr Radita Darwis reviewed competition procedures, player eligibility, team areas, and media placements.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-142165\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok1-2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok1-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok1-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok1-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok1-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok1-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok1-2-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok1-2-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok1-2-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok1-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok1-2-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok1-2-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok1-2-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Referee Delegate Dr Alzughaibi outlined match regulations, court discipline, and the Video Challenge System, while Medical Delegate Dr Yoshizawa briefed participants on medical protocols.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-142136\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen3-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen3-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen3-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen3-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen3-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen3-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen3-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen3-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gen3-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The meeting concluded on a positive note, with all team officials fully prepared for the competition. Team coaches gathered for a group photo alongside officials and organizers, marking the official countdown to the inaugural AVC Men\u2019s Nations Cup Bahrain 2025.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-142166\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok2-3-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok2-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok2-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok2-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok2-3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok2-3-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok2-3-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok2-3-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok2-3-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok2-3-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok2-3-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok2-3-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok2-3-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Watch live matches through Volleyball World YouTube<\/p>\n<p><b>Click the link below for match schedule, results and photos<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/2025-avc-mens-volleyball-nations-cup\/\"><b>https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/2025-avc-mens-volleyball-nations-cup\/<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p>QUICK LINKS<\/p>\n<p>AVC Website: click <a href=\"http:\/\/www.asianvolleyball.net\">www.asianvolleyball.net<\/a><\/p>\n<p>AVC Facebook: click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/avcasianvolleyball\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/avcasianvolleyball<\/a><\/p>\n<p>AVC Twitter: click: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/AsianVolleyball\">www.twitter.com\/AsianVolleyball<\/a><\/p>\n<p>AVC Instagram: click: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/avcvolley\/?hl=en\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/avcvolley\/?hl=en<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Mikasa Instagram: click: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mikasasports_official\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mikasasports_official<\/a><\/p>\n<p>AVC Youtube: click: Asian Volleyball Confederation<\/p>\n<p>AVC WeChat: Asian Volleyball Confederation<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manama, Bahrain, June 16, 2025 &#8211; Final preparations are now complete for the highly anticipated launch of the inaugural AVC Men\u2019s Nations Cup Bahrain 2025, scheduled to take place from&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":142132,"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-142130","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 - 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