Pakistan’s Volleyball Calendar for 2025: A Year of Ambition and International Exposure
The Pakistan Volleyball Federation (PVF) has unveiled an action-packed calendar for 2025, signaling one of the most dynamic years in recent memory for the sport in the country. With participation across multiple age groups and continents, Pakistan aims to strengthen its standing in Asian and global volleyball.
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Key Events on the Horizon:
- CAVA Nation’s League – Fergana, Uzbekistan (29 May – 4 June):
Pakistan’s senior men’s team will kick off the season competing in Central Asia’s premier volleyball league, sharpening their skills against top regional rivals. Originally scheduled to be hosted in Pakistan, the event was relocated due to regional tensions. - CAVA Men’s U16 Championship – Uzbekistan (10–16 June):
Following the senior event, the U16 team will continue competing in Uzbekistan, gaining vital experience in a growing youth program aimed at long-term talent development. - AVC Men’s Nations Cup – Bahrain (17–24 June):
Pakistan’s senior squad will face off against emerging Asian teams, an important platform to gain continental ranking points and test their mettle. - Russia’s National Volleyball Team Tour – Islamabad (23–27 June):
A highlight of the year, Russia’s national team will visit Pakistan for a rare three-match series, enhancing Pakistan’s profile and providing elite-level competition at home. - 2nd Asian Men’s U16 Volleyball Championship – Thailand (20–27 July):
Pakistan’s young athletes will compete in one of Asia’s most competitive youth tournaments, featuring volleyball powerhouses like Iran, Japan, and Korea. - FIVB U19 World Championship – Uzbekistan (24 July – 3 August):
A landmark achievement, Pakistan’s U19 team will participate on the world stage, an invaluable experience against the globe’s best youth teams. - 3rd Asian Youth Games – Bahrain (22–31 October):
Volleyball will be a key discipline as Pakistan returns to the multi-sport event, testing their youth squads in a broad competitive environment. - 6th Islamic Solidarity Games – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (7–21 November):
Concluding the year, Pakistan will compete against fellow Islamic nations, combining high-level competition with regional sports diplomacy.
With this extensive calendar, the PVF emphasizes youth development, international experience, and raising the sport’s profile at home. From nurturing promising junior talent to welcoming world-class teams, Pakistan is poised to make significant strides on the Asian volleyball scene in 2025.
