KARACHI: In a historic victory, the Pakistan Women's Beach Volleyball team secured their first-ever international win at the Central Asian Women’s Beach Volleyball Championship in Bangladesh.
The thrilling match saw the team face off against Kazakhstan, and despite facing an initial setback, they roared back to claim a remarkable 2-1 victory.
The Kazakh team took an early lead by winning the first set with a score of 21-11, putting the Pakistan Women's Beach Volleyball team on the back foot. However, displaying remarkable resilience and determination, the Girls in Green, comprised of the talented duo Azra Farooq and Muqaddas Bukhari, made a stunning comeback.
In a gripping second set, Pakistan outperformed Kazakhstan with a score of 14-21, levelling the match. The tension continued to mount in the decisive third set, where Pakistan held their nerve and clinched the match with a score of 13-15, securing their historic win.
The team is now gearing up for their second match, set to take place this evening, where they will face Uzbekistan in hopes of furthering their remarkable journey in the Central Asia Championship.
Remember, the team participated in a preparatory camp ahead of the event in Islamabad along with other members of the Pakistan women's volleyball team.
They reached Bangladesh via Doha on Sunday to participate in the competition. Mohammad Zahid has travelled with the team as coach.
The event is taking place at Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh and will conclude on 15th September. Other than the hosts Bangladesh and Pakistan, teams from India, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan are participating in the event.
Faizan Lakhani Faizan Lakhani is Deputy Editor (Sports) at Geo News.
