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India's Asian Games Medal Dream Shattered: Pakistan Dominates Men's Volleyball Quarterfinals

News18•01-10-2026, 08:45

•India's men's volleyball team lost 0-3 to arch-rivals Pakistan in the Asian Games quarterfinals, ending their 40-year medal drought dream.
•The Indian spikers were defeated 19-25, 23-25, 18-25 by world No. 38 Pakistan in a match lasting one hour and 22 minutes.
•This loss dashed India's hopes of securing a podium finish for the first time since winning bronze in South Korea in 1986.
•Ashwal Rai was India's top scorer with nine points, while Murad Khan led Pakistan with 19 points.
•World No. 48 India had previously topped their group stage with an all-win record against Vietnam, Hong Kong China, and Qatar.

India suffered a 0-3 defeat against Pakistan in the men's volleyball quarterfinals at the Asian Games, with set scores of 19-25, 23-25, and 18-25.

The Indian team topped Pool C with an all-win record, securing victories against Vietnam, Hong Kong China, and Qatar.

India's last men's volleyball medal at the Asian Games was a bronze won in South Korea in 1986, prior to their quarterfinal exit.