Pakistan volleyball beats Kazakhstan as medal tally reaches four bronze
Pakistan's medal tally rose to four bronze at the Asian Games as its volleyball team also won its Pool A opener.
What happened
Pakistan's men's volleyball team defeated Kazakhstan 3-1 in their Pool A opener at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya.1
Noor Zaman beat compatriot Mohammad Ashab Irfan in an all-Pakistan squash playoff.1
Separately, S1 reported that Pakistan's overall medal tally at the Games stood at four bronze medals.1
Set scores in the volleyball match were 25-16, 25-22, 17-25, 25-20, with Murad Khan Pakistan's leading scorer on 21 points.1
What the coverage leaves out
- None of the outlets reviewed reported further details on Qatar's Barshim withdrawing from the high jump final, beyond the headline noted by CNA.
- None of the outlets reviewed gave overall medal standings across all competing nations.
Why it matters
The events took place at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.1
What to watch
- Pakistan's men's volleyball team was scheduled to next face Uzbekistan before playing hosts Japan in their final group match.
Sources (3)
Every outlet we drew on, grouped by where it is based. Read the originals for the full reporting.
South Asia
- 1DawnPKPrivate
Volleyball win brightens mixed day for Pakistan at Asian Games
- 3The Express TribunePKPrivate
Southeast Asia
- 2CNASGState-controlled
Games-Qatar's Barshim withdraws from high jump final at Asian Games