{"id":143511,"date":"2025-07-16T22:49:54","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T22:49:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/?p=143511"},"modified":"2025-07-16T22:51:21","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T22:51:21","slug":"asian-mens-u16-championship-thailand-2025-reaches-fever-pitch-as-semifinal-race-intensifies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/asian-mens-u16-championship-thailand-2025-reaches-fever-pitch-as-semifinal-race-intensifies\/","title":{"rendered":"ASIAN MEN\u2019S U16 CHAMPIONSHIP THAILAND 2025 REACHES FEVER PITCH AS SEMIFINAL RACE INTENSIFIES"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><p>Nakhon Pathom, Thailand, July 16, 2025 &#8211; Japan, Pakistan, Iran, and India extended their winning streaks in the Asian Men\u2019s U16 Volleyball Championship Thailand 2025, as the thrilling race toward the semifinals reaches a decisive crescendo.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-143516\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/india2-1-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/india2-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/india2-1-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/india2-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/india2-1-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/india2-1-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/india2-1-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/india2-1-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/india2-1-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/india2-1-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/india2-1-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/india2-1-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/india2-1-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>On Wednesday at Nakhon Pathom Gymnasium, India edged past a gritty Uzbekistan side, silver medalists from the previous edition, after a dramatic five-set battle to keep their hopes of qualifying alive.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-143514\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/india-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/india-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/india-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/india-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/india-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/india-2048x1367.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/india-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/india-860x574.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/india-1160x774.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/india-500x334.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/india-800x534.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/india-1280x854.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/india-1920x1282.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With only the top two teams from each pool in the 1st\u20138th Classification Round (Pools E and F) advancing to Friday\u2019s high-stakes semifinals, all eight elite squads left no room for error in their quest for continental glory.<\/p>\n<p>After four days of electrifying matches, Japan and Pakistan remain the only two teams yet to drop a single set in this premier youth competition.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pool E Highlights: Japan Power Past Hosts Thailand, India Survive Uzbekistan Thriller<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In a much-anticipated showdown, Japan overcame a strong start from hosts Thailand to claim a straight-set victory (25\u201322, 25\u201319, 25\u201316).<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-143522\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/japan2-2-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/japan2-2-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/japan2-2-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/japan2-2-768x511.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/japan2-2-1536x1022.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/japan2-2-2048x1363.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/japan2-2-580x386.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/japan2-2-860x572.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/japan2-2-1160x772.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/japan2-2-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/japan2-2-800x532.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/japan2-2-1280x852.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/japan2-2-1920x1278.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Thailand impressed early, led by outside hitters Pariwat Toehem and Anawit Chathannaree, who combined fluidly in attack. Both teams traded points evenly until Japan broke through, with Hayato Konishide and Junya Tezuka tearing through the Thai defense with decisive spikes to seal the opening set.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-143523\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/japan4-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/japan4-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/japan4-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/japan4-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/japan4-1536x1023.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/japan4-2048x1364.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/japan4-580x386.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/japan4-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/japan4-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/japan4-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/japan4-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/japan4-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/japan4-1920x1279.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Despite valiant resistance from the Thai side, which tried to rally with varied combinations, unforced errors crept in midway through the second set. Japan maintained composure, capturing the next two sets to close out the match.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-143524\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/japan3-2-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/japan3-2-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/japan3-2-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/japan3-2-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/japan3-2-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/japan3-2-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/japan3-2-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/japan3-2-860x574.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/japan3-2-1160x774.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/japan3-2-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/japan3-2-800x534.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/japan3-2-1280x854.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/japan3-2-1920x1281.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Sensho Yanagi and Junya Tezuka led the Japanese offense with 12 points apiece. For Thailand, Pariwat was the top scorer, with Anawit and Chutiphol Thurakij adding 10 and 9 points respectively.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-143517\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/india4-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/india4-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/india4-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/india4-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/india4-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/india4-2048x1367.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/india4-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/india4-860x574.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/india4-1160x774.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/india4-500x334.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/india4-800x534.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/india4-1280x855.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/india4-1920x1282.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Later in the day, India endured a rollercoaster encounter against Uzbekistan, winning the match in exhausting five sets (25\u201321, 25\u201316, 19\u201325, 18\u201325, 15\u201313).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-143518\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/india1-1-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/india1-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/india1-1-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/india1-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/india1-1-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/india1-1-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/india1-1-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/india1-1-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/india1-1-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/india1-1-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/india1-1-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/india1-1-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/india1-1-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Attada Charan led the Indian charge with 19 points, including 14 attacks, a match-high 4 blocks, and an ace. He was supported by Rafik Ahmad and Apratim Bhadauriya, who contributed 18 and 15 points respectively. Khakim Begimkulov delivered a standout performance for Uzbekistan with a match-best 22 points.<\/p>\n<p>India outshone Uzbekistan in attacks (57\u201353) and blocks (12\u20138), while the latter had more aces (6\u20135) and gained slightly more from opponents\u2019 errors (33\u201328).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pool F Highlights: Iran Outlast Korea, Pakistan Dominate Indonesia<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Defending champions Iran continued their title defense in style, overcoming a strong challenge from Korea in four sets (25\u201321, 27\u201329, 25\u201322, 25\u201320), in one of the day\u2019s most riveting matches.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-143519\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/iran1-3-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/iran1-3-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/iran1-3-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/iran1-3-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/iran1-3-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/iran1-3-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/iran1-3-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/iran1-3-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/iran1-3-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/iran1-3-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/iran1-3-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/iran1-3-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/iran1-3-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Arash Ashrafi was Iran\u2019s offensive powerhouse, scoring 25 points from 22 attacks and 3 blocks. Korea\u2019s Kang Kyungmin responded with a match-high 26 points, including 20 attacks and 4 blocks, but it wasn\u2019t enough to stop Iran\u2019s momentum.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-143520\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/iran3-3-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/iran3-3-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/iran3-3-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/iran3-3-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/iran3-3-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/iran3-3-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/iran3-3-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/iran3-3-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/iran3-3-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/iran3-3-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/iran3-3-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/iran3-3-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/iran3-3-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Statistically, Iran dominated in kills (66\u201342) and narrowly edged out Korea in blocks (13\u201312). Both teams were even in service points (3\u20133).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-143521\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/iran5-1-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/iran5-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/iran5-1-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/iran5-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/iran5-1-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/iran5-1-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/iran5-1-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/iran5-1-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/iran5-1-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/iran5-1-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/iran5-1-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/iran5-1-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/iran5-1-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Iran are set for a blockbuster clash against Pakistan on Thursday, with both sides boasting unbeaten records. Korea will face Indonesia in a must-win encounter.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-143528\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pak4-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pak4-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pak4-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pak4-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pak4-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pak4-2048x1367.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pak4-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pak4-860x574.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pak4-1160x774.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pak4-500x334.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pak4-800x534.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pak4-1280x854.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pak4-1920x1281.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Earlier, Pakistan, fourth-place finishers at the previous edition, made full use of their superior height to overpower Indonesia in straight sets (25\u201323, 25\u201320, 25\u201320). With an average height of 192cm compared to Indonesia\u2019s 180cm, the Pakistani team claimed their fourth consecutive straight-set victory.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-143527\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pak2-3-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pak2-3-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pak2-3-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pak2-3-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pak2-3-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pak2-3-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pak2-3-580x386.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pak2-3-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pak2-3-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pak2-3-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pak2-3-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pak2-3-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pak2-3-1920x1279.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Muhammad Junaid scored 15 points (10 attacks), while Faizan Ullah and Muhammad Talha Mehar chipped in 11 and 8 points respectively. Raka Dwi Prasertyo led Indonesia with 15 points, supported by Reyhan Ali Akbar and Bayu Pamungkas, who contributed 11 and 8 points respectively<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-143529\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pak3-2-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pak3-2-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pak3-2-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pak3-2-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pak3-2-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pak3-2-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pak3-2-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pak3-2-860x574.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pak3-2-1160x774.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pak3-2-500x334.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pak3-2-800x534.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pak3-2-1280x854.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pak3-2-1920x1281.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>9\u201316 Classification: China, Mongolia, Kazakhstan, and Chinese Taipei Secure Wins<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At Ratchaburi Gymnasium, lower-ranked teams battled for classification spots, with Mongolia and China securing victories in Pool G.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-143513\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/aus2-1-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/aus2-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/aus2-1-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/aus2-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/aus2-1-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/aus2-1-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/aus2-1-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/aus2-1-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/aus2-1-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/aus2-1-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/aus2-1-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/aus2-1-1280x854.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/aus2-1-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>China had a rest day, earning a win by forfeit against the disqualified United Arab Emirates. Mongolia convincingly defeated Australia in straight sets (25\u201321, 25\u201319, 25\u201317), led by Sainbayar Balbold, who delivered 15 points (9 attacks, 1 block). Dylan Ottaway was the standout for Australia with 19 points.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-143512\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/aus1-1-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/aus1-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/aus1-1-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/aus1-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/aus1-1-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/aus1-1-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/aus1-1-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/aus1-1-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/aus1-1-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/aus1-1-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/aus1-1-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/aus1-1-1280x854.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/aus1-1-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Mongolia will meet China on Thursday, while Australia will claim three points due to UAE\u2019s absence.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-143525\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/kaz1-1-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/kaz1-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/kaz1-1-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/kaz1-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/kaz1-1-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/kaz1-1-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/kaz1-1-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/kaz1-1-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/kaz1-1-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/kaz1-1-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/kaz1-1-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/kaz1-1-1280x854.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/kaz1-1-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In Pool H, Kazakhstan prevailed over Saudi Arabia in four sets (25\u201323, 25\u201314, 23\u201325, 25\u201317). Mansur Maratuly stood out with 17 points, including three blocks and six aces, while teammates Mansur Seitaskarov and Akzhol Zhumagali added 14 points apiece. Saudi Arabia captain Mukhtar Saeed led all scorers with 20 points.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-143526\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/kaz3-1-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/kaz3-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/kaz3-1-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/kaz3-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/kaz3-1-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/kaz3-1-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/kaz3-1-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/kaz3-1-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/kaz3-1-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/kaz3-1-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/kaz3-1-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/kaz3-1-1280x854.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/kaz3-1-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Kazakhstan excelled across the board: in attack (48\u201331), blocking (12\u20136), and service (13\u20135). Saudi Arabia gained more from opponents\u2019 errors (37\u201325).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-143531\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/taiwan3-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/taiwan3-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/taiwan3-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/taiwan3-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/taiwan3-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/taiwan3-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/taiwan3-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/taiwan3-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/taiwan3-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/taiwan3-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/taiwan3-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/taiwan3-1280x854.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/taiwan3-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Kazakhstan will next take on Chinese Taipei, bronze medalists at both the 2023 edition in Uzbekistan and the 2024 FIVB Boys\u2019 U17 World Championship in Bulgaria. Saudi Arabia will face Hong Kong, China, which lost to Chinese Taipei in straight sets (15\u201325, 21\u201325, 19\u201325) on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-143530\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/taiwan1-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/taiwan1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/taiwan1-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/taiwan1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/taiwan1-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/taiwan1-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/taiwan1-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/taiwan1-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/taiwan1-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/taiwan1-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/taiwan1-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/taiwan1-1280x854.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/taiwan1-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>After Thursday\u2019s final matches in the Classification Round, top two teams in Pools E and F will advance to the semifinals, while third and fourth-placed teams will enter the 5th\u20138th classification matches.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, top two teams from Pools G and H will progress to the 9th\u201312th playoffs, with the third and fourth-placed teams competing for 13th\u201316th places.<\/p>\n<p>The top four finishers at this championship will earn qualification for the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Boys\u2019 U17 World Championship, where 24 of the world\u2019s best youth teams will compete for global supremacy.<\/p>\n<p><b>Watch live matches through AVC YouTube<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Click the link below for match schedule, results and photos<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/2nd-asian-mens-u16-volleyball-championship\/\">https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/2nd-asian-mens-u16-volleyball-championship\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>MATCH RESULTS<\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong>MATCH RESULTS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>July 16, 2025<\/p>\n<p><strong>At Nakhon Pathom Gymnasium<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1-8 Classification Round<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pool E: Japan b Thailand 3-0 (25-22, 25-19, 25-16)<\/p>\n<p>Pool E: India b Uzbekistan 3-2 (25-21, 25-16, 19-25, 18-25, 15-13)<\/p>\n<p>Pool F: Iran b Korea 3-1 (25-21, 27-29, 25-22, 25-20)<\/p>\n<p>Pool F: Pakistan b Indonesia 3-0 (25-23, 25-20, 25-20)<\/p>\n<p><strong>At Ratchasima Gymnasium<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>9-16 Classification Round<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pool G: China b United Arab Emirates 3-0 (bye)<\/p>\n<p>Pool G: Mongolia b Australia 3-0 (25-21, 25-19, 25-17)<\/p>\n<p>Pool H: Kazakhstan b Saudi Arabia 3-1 (25-23, 25-14, 23-25, 25-17)<\/p>\n<p>Pool H: Chinese Taipei b Hong Kong, China 3-0 (25-15, 25-21, 25-19)<\/p>\n<p><strong>MATCH SCHEDULE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>July 17, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>At Nakhon Pathom Gymnasium<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1-8 Classification Round<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>10.00: Indonesia v Korea<\/p>\n<p>12.30: Iran v Pakistan<\/p>\n<p>15.00: Thailand v Uzbekistan<\/p>\n<p>17.30: Japan v India<\/p>\n<p><strong>At Ratchaburi Gymnasium<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>9-16 Classification Round<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>10.00: Australia b United Arab Emirates 3-0 (bye)<\/p>\n<p>12.30pm: China v Mongolia<\/p>\n<p>15.00: Hong Kong, China v Saudi Arabia<\/p>\n<p>17.30: Kazakhstan v Chinese Taipei<\/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>Nakhon Pathom, Thailand, July 16, 2025 &#8211; Japan, Pakistan, Iran, and India 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