Bahrain soared to victory on home soil, defeating Pakistan 3–1 in the thrilling final of the AVC Nations Cup 2025 to secure the championship crown.
In front of an electrified crowd in Manama, the Bahraini squad delivered a powerful performance with set scores of 25–18, 25–17, 16–25, and 25–23. Despite a strong comeback in the third set, Pakistan couldn’t maintain the momentum, ultimately settling for the silver medal after a valiant campaign.
Meanwhile, Qatar bagged the bronze medal, overpowering South Korea 3–0 (25-21, 25-20, 25-23) in the third-place showdown. The defending champions bounced back confidently after their semi-final defeat to Pakistan.
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