Pakistan invites India for volleyball tournament in Islamabad | More sports News - Times of India

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NEW DELHI: Pakistan Volleyball Federation (PVF) has extended a cordial invitation to India to participate in the upcoming Asian Challenge Volleyball League, set to take place in Islamabad next month.

Chaudhary Yaqoob, the head of PVF, expressed their earnest desire to host top teams from across the continent in the championship scheduled from May 11 to 17.

"We won the bid to host the Asian challenge volleyball championship after much effort and we would like to see all the top teams in the continent competing in the event from 11-17 May," he said.

With efforts to elevate the sporting spirit, PVF has also reached out to various other nations, securing confirmations from Iran, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan.

The event anticipates the participation of 10-12 teams, promising an exhilarating display of volleyball prowess on the court.

As preparations intensify, Pakistan's players are currently undergoing rigorous training at a camp in Islamabad, gearing up to showcase their skills on home turf.

With hopes of fostering camaraderie and healthy competition, PVF eagerly awaits responses from all invited nations, striving to make the Asian Challenge Volleyball League a memorable and inclusive sporting spectacle.

(Inputs from PTI)

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