{"id":142752,"date":"2025-06-24T21:49:13","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T21:49:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/?p=142752"},"modified":"2025-06-24T21:49:13","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T21:49:13","slug":"bahrain-capture-first-ever-avc-title-at-inaugural-avc-mens-nations-cup-on-home-soil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/bahrain-capture-first-ever-avc-title-at-inaugural-avc-mens-nations-cup-on-home-soil\/","title":{"rendered":"BAHRAIN CAPTURE FIRST-EVER AVC TITLE AT INAUGURAL AVC MEN\u2019S NATIONS CUP ON HOME SOIL"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><p>Manama, Bahrain, June 24, 2025 &#8211; Bahrain wrote the next chapter of history on Tuesday night, securing their maiden AVC title in front of a jubilant home crowd after a magnificent come-from-behind 3-1 (23-25, 25-16, 25-17, 25-18) victory over Pakistan in the final of the inaugural AVC Men\u2019s Nations Cup at Isa bin Rashid Hall.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-142777\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak11-ok-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak11-ok-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak11-ok-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak11-ok-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak11-ok-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak11-ok-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak11-ok-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak11-ok-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak11-ok-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak11-ok-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak11-ok-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak11-ok-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak11-ok-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As the final whistle blew, scenes of unbridled joy erupted across the venue. Bahraini players embraced one another in celebration, dancing in a circle at center court, while team officials and staff of the Bahrain Volleyball Association exchanged congratulatory hugs. Smiles, laughter, and pride filled the arena as passionate home supporters clapped and jumped in the stands, marking a storybook ending to the eight-day tournament.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-142770\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak1-ok-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak1-ok-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak1-ok-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak1-ok-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak1-ok-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak1-ok-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak1-ok-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak1-ok-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak1-ok-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak1-ok-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak1-ok-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak1-ok-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak1-ok-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For Pakistan, it was another heartbreak in Bahrain, having also finished runners-up at the 2024 AVC Challenge Cup, where they fell to Qatar in the final at the same venue. Tuesday\u2019s loss also avenged Bahrain\u2019s 1-3 defeat to Pakistan in the 7th\u20138th playoff of the 2023 Asian Men\u2019s Championship in Urmia, Iran.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-142774\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak5-ok-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak5-ok-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak5-ok-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak5-ok-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak5-ok-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak5-ok-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak5-ok-580x435.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak5-ok-860x645.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak5-ok-1160x870.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak5-ok-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak5-ok-800x600.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak5-ok-1280x960.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak5-ok-1920x1440.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The final began with both sides trading blows in a closely contested opening set. Pakistan edged ahead in the closing moments to take it 25-23. However, Bahrain regrouped in the second, with Mohamed Abdulla Yaqoob, Mohamed Anan, and Naser Anan leading the charge. The trio combined explosive attacks with solid blocking to dismantle Pakistan\u2019s defense, taking the second set convincingly 25-16.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-142772\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak3-ok-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak3-ok-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak3-ok-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak3-ok-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak3-ok-1536x1023.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak3-ok-2048x1364.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak3-ok-580x386.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak3-ok-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak3-ok-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak3-ok-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak3-ok-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak3-ok-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak3-ok-1920x1279.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With momentum on their side and fueled by roaring home fans, Bahrain dominated the third set. A commanding 15-12 lead quickly grew, and the hosts closed it out 25-17 with powerful and coordinated net play.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-142771\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak2-ok-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak2-ok-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak2-ok-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak2-ok-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak2-ok-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak2-ok-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak2-ok-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak2-ok-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak2-ok-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak2-ok-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak2-ok-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak2-ok-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak2-ok-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The fourth set remained tight early on, but Bahrain found their rhythm once more. As Pakistan struggled to mount a late comeback, the hosts pulled away to seal the set 25-18, the match, and the championship.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-142776\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak10-ok-1-300x264.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak10-ok-1-300x264.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak10-ok-1-1024x902.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak10-ok-1-768x676.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak10-ok-1-1536x1353.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak10-ok-1-2048x1804.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak10-ok-1-580x511.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak10-ok-1-860x757.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak10-ok-1-1160x1022.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak10-ok-1-500x440.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak10-ok-1-800x705.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak10-ok-1-1280x1127.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak10-ok-1-1920x1691.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Mohamed Anan starred for Bahrain with a match-high 27 points, including 26 attacks and an ace. Yaqoob added 20 points, with 14 kills. Pakistan\u2019s Usman Faryad Ali led his team with 15 points, while captain Murad Jehan contributed 11.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-142778\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak8--300x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak8--300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak8--1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak8--150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak8--768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak8--1536x1536.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak8--2048x2048.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak8--55x55.jpeg 55w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak8--580x580.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak8--860x860.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak8--1160x1160.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak8--500x500.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak8--800x800.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak8--1280x1280.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pak8--1920x1920.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Both teams were evenly matched in blocking (8-8), but Bahrain held the edge in other areas: attacks (56 to 47), service aces (9 to 0), and opponent errors (25 to 21).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-142755\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3-ok-300x287.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3-ok-300x287.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3-ok-1024x980.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3-ok-768x735.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3-ok-1536x1470.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3-ok-2048x1960.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3-ok-580x555.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3-ok-860x823.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3-ok-1160x1110.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3-ok-500x479.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3-ok-800x766.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3-ok-1280x1225.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3-ok-1920x1838.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With the win, Bahrain earned an additional 6.75 points, climbing three places to world No.47 with 79.35 points. Pakistan dropped to No.42 with 92.83 points. As champions of the inaugural AVC Men\u2019s Nations Cup, Bahrain qualified for the 2026 Asian Men\u2019s Volleyball Championship &#8211; a gateway to global volleyball\u2019s biggest stages: the 2027 FIVB Volleyball Men\u2019s World Championship and the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-142779\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/k2-ok-300x202.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/k2-ok-300x202.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/k2-ok-1024x690.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/k2-ok-768x518.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/k2-ok-1536x1035.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/k2-ok-2048x1380.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/k2-ok-580x391.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/k2-ok-860x580.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/k2-ok-1160x782.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/k2-ok-500x337.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/k2-ok-800x539.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/k2-ok-1280x863.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/k2-ok-1920x1294.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the third-place playoff earlier in the day, Qatar, champions of last year\u2019s AVC Challenge Cup and 2018 AVC Cup, earned the bronze medal with a hard-fought 3-0 (25-21, 25-20, 25-23) victory over Korea.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-142781\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/k7-ok-300x294.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/k7-ok-300x294.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/k7-ok-1024x1003.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/k7-ok-768x753.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/k7-ok-1536x1505.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/k7-ok-2048x2007.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/k7-ok-55x55.jpeg 55w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/k7-ok-580x568.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/k7-ok-860x843.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/k7-ok-1160x1137.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/k7-ok-500x490.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/k7-ok-800x784.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/k7-ok-1280x1254.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/k7-ok-1920x1881.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Middle blocker Belal Nabel Abunabot led Qatar with 12 points from 8 attacks and 4 blocks. Outside hitter Raimi Wadidie added 11 points, while Youssef Oughlaf and Papemaguette Diagne contributed 9 points each.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-142780\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/k6-ok-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/k6-ok-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/k6-ok-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/k6-ok-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/k6-ok-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/k6-ok-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/k6-ok-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/k6-ok-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/k6-ok-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/k6-ok-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/k6-ok-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/k6-ok-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/k6-ok-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For Korea, opposite Im Donghyeok led with 13 points, while Heo Subong and Choi Junhyeok added 10 and 9 points, respectively.<\/p>\n<p>The straight-set win earned Qatar 7.37 points to maintain their position at world No.24 with 154.59 points, while Korea slipped two spots to No.27 with 136.81 points.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-142784\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/n10-ok-300x203.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/n10-ok-300x203.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/n10-ok-1024x693.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/n10-ok-768x520.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/n10-ok-1536x1040.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/n10-ok-2048x1387.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/n10-ok-580x393.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/n10-ok-860x582.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/n10-ok-1160x786.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/n10-ok-500x339.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/n10-ok-800x542.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/n10-ok-1280x867.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/n10-ok-1920x1300.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the 9th\u201311th classification, the Philippines secured their first win of the tournament with a 3-1 (25-16, 23-25, 25-11, 25-22) triumph over New Zealand.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-142783\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/n2-ok-288x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"288\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/n2-ok-288x300.jpeg 288w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/n2-ok-982x1024.jpeg 982w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/n2-ok-768x801.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/n2-ok-1472x1536.jpeg 1472w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/n2-ok-1963x2048.jpeg 1963w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/n2-ok-580x605.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/n2-ok-860x897.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/n2-ok-1160x1210.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/n2-ok-500x522.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/n2-ok-800x835.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/n2-ok-1280x1335.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/n2-ok-1920x2003.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 288px) 100vw, 288px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Opposite Steven Charles Rotter powered the Philippines with 20 points from 17 attacks, 1 block, and 2 aces. Outside hitters Louie Ramirez and Marck Jesus Espejo each scored 14 points. New Zealand\u2019s Seth Grant led his side with 13 points, while Andrew Salmon added 12.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-142785\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/n3-ok-300x207.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/n3-ok-300x207.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/n3-ok-1024x708.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/n3-ok-768x531.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/n3-ok-1536x1062.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/n3-ok-2048x1416.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/n3-ok-580x401.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/n3-ok-860x595.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/n3-ok-1160x802.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/n3-ok-500x346.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/n3-ok-800x553.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/n3-ok-1280x885.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/n3-ok-1920x1327.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The win earned the Philippines 6.04 points, moving them up two places to world No.66 with 36.80 points. New Zealand fell to No.68 with 34.60 points.<\/p>\n<p>AVC President Mr Ramon Suzara, himself President of the Philippine National Volleyball Federation, was also present at the competition venue to watch the match.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-142786\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/okokok-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/okokok-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/okokok-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/okokok-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/okokok-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/okokok-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/okokok-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/okokok-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/okokok-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/okokok-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/okokok-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/okokok-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/okokok-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With three teams contesting the round robin 9th-11th playoffs, Thailand had already beaten Philippines and New Zealand, registering 6 points from two straight wins to return with the 9th place. Philippines had 3 points from one win against one loss to finish 10th place, with winless New Zealand coming in 11th position.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-142756\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/10-ok-1-300x274.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/10-ok-1-300x274.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/10-ok-1-1024x936.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/10-ok-1-768x702.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/10-ok-1-1536x1404.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/10-ok-1-2048x1872.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/10-ok-1-580x530.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/10-ok-1-860x786.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/10-ok-1-1160x1060.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/10-ok-1-500x457.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/10-ok-1-800x731.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/10-ok-1-1280x1170.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/10-ok-1-1920x1755.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Control Committee President Mr Mohamed Latheef, who also serves as AVC Executive Vice President and President of the Volleyball Association of Maldives, presided over the awards ceremony. He presented Bahrain with the gold medals and the AVC Men\u2019s Nations Cup Champions Trophy.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-142761\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/22-ok--300x217.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/22-ok--300x217.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/22-ok--1024x739.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/22-ok--768x554.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/22-ok--1536x1109.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/22-ok--2048x1478.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/22-ok--580x420.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/22-ok--860x621.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/22-ok--1160x837.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/22-ok--500x361.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/22-ok--800x577.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/22-ok--1280x924.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/22-ok--1920x1386.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>On behalf of AVC President Mr Ramon Suzara, Mr Latheef also presented an AVC Plaque of Appreciation to Shaikh Ali bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, President of the Bahrain Volleyball Association, in recognition of BVA\u2019s outstanding contribution as co-host and organizer of the inaugural tournament. In return, Shaikh Ali presented Mr. Latheef with the BVA Plaque as a token of gratitude for the AVC\u2019s continued support.<\/p>\n<p><strong>INDIVIDUAL AWARDS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-142758\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/16-ok-individual-300x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/16-ok-individual-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/16-ok-individual-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/16-ok-individual-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/16-ok-individual-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/16-ok-individual-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/16-ok-individual-2048x2048.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/16-ok-individual-55x55.jpeg 55w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/16-ok-individual-580x580.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/16-ok-individual-860x860.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/16-ok-individual-1160x1160.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/16-ok-individual-500x500.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/16-ok-individual-800x800.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/16-ok-individual-1280x1280.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/16-ok-individual-1920x1920.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Best Outside Hitters<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mohamed Abdulla Yaqoob (#17 Bahrain)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-142762\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok-1-300x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok-1-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok-1-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok-1-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok-1-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok-1-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok-1-2048x2048.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok-1-55x55.jpeg 55w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok-1-580x580.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok-1-860x860.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok-1-1160x1160.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok-1-500x500.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok-1-800x800.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok-1-1280x1280.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok-1-1920x1920.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Murad Jehan (#15 Pakistan)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-142763\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok2-1-300x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok2-1-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok2-1-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok2-1-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok2-1-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok2-1-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok2-1-2048x2048.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok2-1-55x55.jpeg 55w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok2-1-580x580.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok2-1-860x860.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok2-1-1160x1160.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok2-1-500x500.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok2-1-800x800.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok2-1-1280x1280.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok2-1-1920x1920.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Best Middle Blockers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Musawer Khan (#18 Pakistan)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-142764\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok3-300x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok3-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok3-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok3-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok3-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok3-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok3-2048x2048.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok3-55x55.jpeg 55w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok3-580x580.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok3-860x860.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok3-1160x1160.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok3-500x500.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok3-800x800.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok3-1280x1280.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok3-1920x1920.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Belal Nabel Abunabot (#7 Qatar)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-142765\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok4-277x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"277\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok4-277x300.jpeg 277w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok4-945x1024.jpeg 945w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok4-768x832.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok4-1418x1536.jpeg 1418w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok4-1890x2048.jpeg 1890w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok4-580x628.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok4-860x932.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok4-1160x1257.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok4-500x542.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok4-800x867.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok4-1280x1387.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok4-1920x2080.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 277px) 100vw, 277px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Best Libero<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ayman Haroon (#18 Bahrain)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-142766\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok5-258x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"258\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok5-258x300.jpeg 258w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok5-882x1024.jpeg 882w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok5-768x892.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok5-1323x1536.jpeg 1323w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok5-1764x2048.jpeg 1764w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok5-580x674.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok5-860x999.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok5-1160x1347.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok5-500x581.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok5-800x929.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok5-1280x1486.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok5-1920x2230.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 258px) 100vw, 258px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Best Setter<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mahmoud Alafyah (#7 Bahrain)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-142767\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok6-300x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok6-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok6-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok6-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok6-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok6-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok6-2048x2048.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok6-55x55.jpeg 55w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok6-580x580.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok6-860x860.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok6-1160x1160.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok6-500x500.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok6-800x800.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok6-1280x1280.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok6-1920x1920.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Best Opposite Spiker<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ali Khamis Ebrahim (#13 Bahrain)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-142768\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok7-296x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"296\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok7-296x300.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok7-1010x1024.jpeg 1010w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok7-768x778.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok7-1516x1536.jpeg 1516w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok7-2021x2048.jpeg 2021w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok7-55x55.jpeg 55w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok7-580x588.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok7-860x872.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok7-1160x1176.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok7-500x507.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok7-800x811.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok7-1280x1297.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok7-1920x1946.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 296px) 100vw, 296px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>MVP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mohamed Abdulla Yaqoob (#17 Bahrain)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-142769\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok8-300x290.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok8-300x290.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok8-1024x988.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok8-768x741.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok8-1536x1482.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok8-2048x1976.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok8-580x560.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok8-860x830.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok8-1160x1119.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok8-500x483.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok8-800x772.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok8-1280x1235.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ok8-1920x1853.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>FINAL RANKINGS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1.Bahrain<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-142754\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-ok-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-ok-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-ok-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-ok-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-ok-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-ok-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-ok-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-ok-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-ok-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-ok-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-ok-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-ok-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-ok-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Pakistan<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-142757\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11-ok-silver--300x207.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11-ok-silver--300x207.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11-ok-silver--1024x707.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11-ok-silver--768x531.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11-ok-silver--1536x1061.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11-ok-silver--2048x1415.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11-ok-silver--580x401.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11-ok-silver--860x594.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11-ok-silver--1160x801.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11-ok-silver--500x345.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11-ok-silver--800x553.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11-ok-silver--1280x884.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/11-ok-silver--1920x1326.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Qatar<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-142760\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/21-ok-300x239.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/21-ok-300x239.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/21-ok-1024x817.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/21-ok-768x613.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/21-ok-1536x1226.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/21-ok-2048x1634.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/21-ok-580x463.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/21-ok-860x686.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/21-ok-1160x926.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/21-ok-500x399.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/21-ok-800x638.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/21-ok-1280x1022.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/21-ok-1920x1532.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>4.Korea<\/p>\n<p>5. Australia<\/p>\n<p>6. Indonesia<\/p>\n<p>7. Chinese Taipei<\/p>\n<p>8. Vietnam<\/p>\n<p>9. Thailand<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>10. Philippines<\/p>\n<p>11. New Zealand<\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch live matches through Volleyball World YouTube<\/strong><\/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 24, 2025 &#8211; Bahrain wrote the next chapter of history on Tuesday night, securing their maiden AVC title in front of a jubilant home crowd after a&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":142753,"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-142752","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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