KP men and Punjab women claim volleyball titles at Quaid-e-Azam Games – Aitrend

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa players take part in the men's volleyball final in Islamabad, December 17, 2024. — Screengrab via Facebook/PakistanSportsBoard
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa players take part in the men’s volleyball final in Islamabad, December 17, 2024. — Screengrab via Facebook/PakistanSportsBoard

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab won the volleyball finals of the Quaid-e-Azam Regional Games, displaying exceptional skill and teamwork at the Liaquat Gymnasium on Tuesday.

In the men’s final, KB Punjab stunned with a clean sweep, winning the match 3-0. KP dominated the court with powerful serves, powerful blocks and accurate volleys, leaving Punjab unable to recover.

The win highlighted KP’s dominance and tactical superiority throughout the competition.

Meanwhile, in the women’s final, Punjab defeated Sindh 3-1 in a hard-fought match. The Punjab team showed strong coordination and consistent attacking play to secure the title. Although Sindh put up a tough fight, winning by one set, Punjab’s resilience and control of the match was crucial.

The Quaid-e-Azam Games, organized by the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB), continues to witness exceptional performances from athletes across the country.

According to the Director General of the Office, a total of 351 medals have been awarded so far, including 102 gold, 102 silver and 147 bronze medals.

The medal was awarded to an athlete for outstanding performance during the Quaid-e-Azam Games in Islamabad on December 17, 2024. — Facebook/PakistanSportsBoard
The medal was awarded to an athlete for outstanding performance during the Quaid-e-Azam Games in Islamabad on December 17, 2024. — Facebook/PakistanSportsBoard

Punjab leads the medal tally with 126 medals, including 62 gold, 41 silver and 23 bronze. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa comes in second place with 60 medals, including 11 gold, 23 silver and 26 bronze.

While Sindh won 46 medals, including 11 gold, 15 silver and 20 bronze. Balochistan won 45 medals, including 12 gold, 10 silver and 23 bronze, while Islamabad athletes won 40 medals, including 5 gold, 6 silver and 29 bronze.

Athletes from Azad Jammu and Kashmir bagged 22 medals, including 1 gold, 5 silver and 16 bronze, while Gilgit-Baltistan bagged 12 medals, including 2 gold and 10 bronze.

The PSB General Manager praised the players for their outstanding performance and noted the enthusiastic participation of spectators, noting that the Games represent an excellent platform for young athletes to showcase their talents and promote national unity through sports.

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