By our correspondent
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Volleyball Federation (PVF) Chairman Chaudhry Muhammad Yaqoob has expressed optimism for a promising year ahead, as Pakistan’s junior and senior national volleyball teams are set to participate in seven major international competitions in 2025.
Speaking at a press conference at the Pakistan Sports Complex in Islamabad, Chaudhry Yaqoob said the year’s packed international calendar is a reflection of the sport’s growing stature and development in Pakistan. He underscored the need for increased investment and consistent government support, adding, “We are doing our best to send our teams abroad despite limited resources, but to truly excel, we need stronger backing from the authorities.”
Providing event details, Yaqoob shared that the Pakistan Senior Men’s Volleyball Team will take part in two major events: the CAVA Nations League, scheduled from 29 May to 4 June 2025 in Fergana, Uzbekistan, for which the team departs on 27 May, and the AVC Men’s Nations Cup, to be held from 17 to 24 June 2025 in Bahrain. These competitions feature top Asian teams and offer Pakistan a key opportunity to demonstrate its progress on the continental stage.
Meanwhile, the Pakistan U16 Men’s Team is set to compete in the CAVA U16 Men’s Volleyball Championship from 10 to 16 June 2025 in Uzbekistan, followed by the 2nd Asian U16 Men’s Volleyball Championship from 20 to 27 July 2025 in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand. These events are part of PVF’s long-term youth development strategy aimed at grooming future talent.
The Pakistan U19 Men’s Team will also have a busy year, participating in the FIVB U19 World Championship, which will take place from 24 July to 3 August 2025 in Uzbekistan. Pakistan qualified for this prestigious global event after a strong performance in the Asian Championship. The team will also compete in the 3rd Asian Youth Games, scheduled for 22 to 31 October 2025 in Bahrain, providing another vital platform for young players to gain experience and boost international rankings.
Additionally, both the Senior Men’s and Women’s Teams will represent Pakistan at the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games, to be held from 7 to 21 November 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The inclusion of the women’s team highlights PVF’s commitment to developing the women’s game in parallel with the men’s program.
The PVF remains hopeful that these international participations will not only enhance the skill level of national players but also raise Pakistan’s profile in the global volleyball community.
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