India vs Pakistan LIVE volleyball quarterfinal, Asian Games 2026: PAK wins second set vs IND
India was defeated by Pakistan in straight sets during the men's volleyball quarterfinals at the 2026 Asian Games. Pakistan's Murad Khan dominated the match, leading his team to a decisive victory.
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International sporting events like the Asian Games serve as major cultural touchpoints and sources of national pride.
India suffered a disappointing straight-set defeat to Pakistan in the men’s volleyball quarterfinals at the Asian Games 2026 on Thursday.
Murad Khan was without doubt the best player out there. He won 19 points today, converting 18 of his 33 spikes - an incredible conversion rate. To put it in perspective, India’s highest scorer was Ashwal Rai with nine points.
Usman with another smash to put Pakistan close to a win. A service fault from Joel Benjamin gives Pakistan a bunch of match points. India saves two of them. But India can’t deny Pakistan for too long. Ashwal Rai hits a smash into the net and it is over. Pakistan wins in straight sets. India’s wait for a volleyball medal in Asian Games continues.
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