Pakistan emerged victorious over arch-rivals India 3-0 in a gripping men’s volleyball match at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou yesterday.
The victory helped Pakistan take the fifth spot in the competition, ahead of India, who finished sixth.
The Pakistani team dominated all three sets and outplayed India 25-21, 25-20, 25-23 in just one hour and 14 minutes.
For Pakistan, yesterday’s triumph carries significant weight, as it marks the first time in 33 years that they have secured a spot in the top five.
It was a mixed campaign for India, who had topped their pool after beating Cambodia by 3-0 and stunning 2018 silver medallists South Korea 3-2.
India also defeated 2018 bronze medallists Chinese Taipei in the top 12 match 3-0. However, in the top six match, India lost to Japan 0-3 and were knocked out of medal contention.
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