{"id":142218,"date":"2025-06-17T22:14:23","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T22:14:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/?p=142218"},"modified":"2025-06-17T22:27:41","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T22:27:41","slug":"bahrain-pakistan-and-korea-claim-opening-victories-at-inaugural-avc-mens-nations-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/bahrain-pakistan-and-korea-claim-opening-victories-at-inaugural-avc-mens-nations-cup\/","title":{"rendered":"BAHRAIN, PAKISTAN AND KOREA CLAIM OPENING VICTORIES AT INAUGURAL AVC MEN\u2019S NATIONS CUP"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><p>Manama, Bahrain, June 17, 2025 &#8211; Hosts Bahrain, Pakistan and Korea opened their campaigns with impressive victories on Tuesday as the inaugural AVC Men\u2019s Nations Cup Bahrain 2025 got underway at Isa bin Rashid Hall, launching the eight-day competition with three action-packed encounters.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-142224\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_1840-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_1840-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_1840-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_1840-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_1840-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_1840-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_1840-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_1840-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_1840-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_1840-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_1840-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_1840-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_1840-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Bahrain kicked off their Pool A campaign with a 3-1 (25-21, 21-25, 25-19, 25-22) win over Thailand, while Pakistan overcame the Philippines 3-1 (25-18, 25-12, 18-25, 25-22) in Pool C and Korea swept New Zealand 3-0 (28-26, 25-13, 25-22) in Pool D.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-142228\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_2236-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_2236-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_2236-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_2236-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_2236-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_2236-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_2236-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_2236-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_2236-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_2236-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_2236-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_2236-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_2236-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In a rematch of the 2023 AVC Challenge Cup final, Bahrain, cheered on by passionate, drum-beating home fans, made a powerful start in the opening set, utilizing their aggressive attacks and tight blocking from outside hitter Mohamed Abdulla Yaqoob and middle blocker Mohamed Abdulla to surge ahead 18-6. Thailand mounted a spirited fightback behind substitute Supakorn Jenthaisong\u2019s strong attacking to close the gap to 20-24, but Bahrain held firm to take the set 25-21.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-142226\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_2018-300x268.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_2018-300x268.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_2018-1024x914.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_2018-768x685.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_2018-1536x1371.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_2018-2048x1828.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_2018-580x518.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_2018-860x768.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_2018-1160x1035.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_2018-500x446.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_2018-800x714.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_2018-1280x1142.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_2018-1920x1714.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Thailand responded with greater intensity in the second set, tightening their defense and capitalizing on Bahrain\u2019s errors to level the match after a 25-21 win.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-142225\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_2075-300x217.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_2075-300x217.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_2075-1024x740.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_2075-768x555.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_2075-1536x1109.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_2075-2048x1479.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_2075-580x420.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_2075-860x621.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_2075-1160x838.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_2075-500x361.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_2075-800x578.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_2075-1280x924.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_2075-1920x1387.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>From there, the hosts raised their level, with sharp offensive plays and consistent blocking forcing Thailand into mistakes. Bahrain took control to win the third set 25-19 before holding off a late Thai surge to seal the fourth set 25-22 and the match.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-142227\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_2127-300x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_2127-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_2127-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_2127-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_2127-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_2127-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_2127-55x55.jpeg 55w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_2127-580x580.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_2127-860x860.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_2127-1160x1160.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_2127-500x500.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_2127-800x800.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_2127-1280x1280.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_2127-1920x1920.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_2127.jpeg 1972w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Opposite Ebrahim Ali Khamis led Bahrain\u2019s scoring with 15 points (13 attacks, 2 blocks), while captain Naser Anan and Yaqoob contributed 14 and 13 points respectively. Thailand\u2019s veteran middle blocker Kissada Nilsawai scored a team-high 12 points, supported by Chaiwat Thungkham and Supakorn Jenthaisong with 11 and 10 points.<\/p>\n<p>Bahrain dominated in blocking with 17 stuffs to Thailand\u2019s four, although Thailand led in kills (59 to 41) and aces (2 to 1). However, the Thai team were undone by unforced errors, conceding 30 points compared to Bahrain\u2019s 13.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-142230\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_2308-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_2308-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_2308-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_2308-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_2308-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_2308-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_2308-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_2308-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_2308-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_2308-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_2308-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_2308-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_2308-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With the win, Bahrain earned 5.76 ranking points to climb to world No.63 with 48.88 points, while Thailand slipped four spots to No.67.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-142237\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0535-300x218.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0535-300x218.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0535-1024x743.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0535-768x557.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0535-1536x1115.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0535-2048x1486.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0535-580x420.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0535-860x624.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0535-1160x842.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0535-500x363.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0535-800x581.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0535-1280x929.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0535-1920x1393.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Earlier, world No.43 Pakistan produced a confident display to defeat the Philippines 3-1 in Pool C. After controlling the first two sets, Pakistan faced resistance in the third set as opposite Leo Ordiales powered the Philippines\u2019 attack with 10 of his match-high 22 points to extend the contest.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-142238\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0527-300x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0527-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0527-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0527-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0527-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0527-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0527-2048x2048.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0527-55x55.jpeg 55w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0527-580x580.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0527-860x860.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0527-1160x1160.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0527-500x500.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0527-800x800.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0527-1280x1280.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0527-1920x1920.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Ordiales continued to spearhead the Filipino challenge in the fourth set, with solid support from Michaelo Buddin and Rwenzmel Taguibolos, reducing the deficit to 21-22. However, Pakistan regrouped and executed key plays down the stretch to close out the win.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-142239\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0496-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0496-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0496-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0496-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0496-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0496-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0496-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0496-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0496-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0496-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0496-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0496-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MJA_0496-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Pakistan\u2019s offensive balance was reflected in three players reaching double digits &#8211; Murad Khan, Afaq Khan, and Musawer Khan each scoring 14 points. Ordiales finished as the match\u2019s top scorer with 22 points (15 attacks, 5 blocks, 2 aces), while teammates Steven Charles Rotter and Buddin contributed 10 points apiece.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-142231\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/oridlad-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/oridlad-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/oridlad-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/oridlad-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/oridlad-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/oridlad-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/oridlad-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/oridlad-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/oridlad-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/oridlad-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/oridlad-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/oridlad-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/oridlad-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The win propelled Pakistan to world No.46 with 81.07 points, while the Philippines dropped to No.65 with 42.31 points.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-142222\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3-1-300x257.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3-1-300x257.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3-1-1024x878.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3-1-768x659.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3-1-1536x1317.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3-1-2048x1756.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3-1-580x497.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3-1-860x737.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3-1-1160x995.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3-1-500x429.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3-1-800x686.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3-1-1280x1098.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3-1-1920x1646.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the other encounter, Korea swept New Zealand in straight sets behind the stellar play of opposite Im Donghyeok, who scored a match-high 18 points, including 15 attacks and 2 blocks.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-142221\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-2-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-2-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-2-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-2-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-2-1536x1023.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-2-2048x1364.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-2-580x386.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-2-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-2-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-2-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-2-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-2-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-2-1920x1279.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>After a close opening set, Korea took complete control in the second with superior depth and composure.<\/p>\n<p><img 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With Indonesia ranked 12 places higher at world No.55, Thailand must rise to the occasion to avoid relegation to the classification round for 9th\u201311th places.<\/p>\n<p>Eleven teams are contesting the inaugural AVC Men\u2019s Nations Cup, which serves as a qualification event for the 2026 Asian Men\u2019s Volleyball Championship, providing pathways to two global showpieces: the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles and the 2027 FIVB Volleyball Men\u2019s World Championship.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-142243\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/508391707_23999848479650838_1743765030217888482_n-300x285.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/508391707_23999848479650838_1743765030217888482_n-300x285.jpeg 300w, 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