BY: ANI SPORT
ISLAMABAD—Hosts Pakistan made a winning start to the Zong 5G Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Men’s Volleyball Championship 2026 by defeating Sri Lanka in straight sets (3-0) in Islamabad.
The championship, organized by the Pakistan Volleyball Federation (PVF), began with a colorful opening ceremony attended by PVF officials, foreign and local teams, players, and a large number of volleyball fans.
In the opening day’s matches, Kazakhstan edged Nepal 3-2 in a thrilling contest, while Bangladesh defeated Uzbekistan 3-2. In the day’s marquee match, Pakistan produced an outstanding performance to beat Sri Lanka 3-0, earning loud applause from the home crowd for its dominant display.
The championship features leading regional teams competing for the title, with more exciting matches scheduled in the coming days.
