Thrilling matches push top teams into quarterfinals at 55th National Volleyball Championship

The pre-quarterfinal stage of the 55th National Volleyball Championship 2026 delivered intense and high-quality action as leading departmental and provincial teams secured their places in the quarterfinals after closely contested matches

WAH CANTT, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 20th May, 2026) The pre-quarterfinal stage of the 55th National Volleyball Championship 2026 delivered intense and high-quality action as leading departmental and provincial teams secured their places in the quarterfinals after closely contested matches.

Defending champions WAPDA Volleyball Team, along with Pakistan Air Force Volleyball Team, Pakistan Navy Volleyball Team, Pakistan Army Volleyball Team, Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF), Punjab and Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) advanced to the last eight after impressive performances in Wah Cantt on Wednesday.

Pakistan Air Force produced a dominant display in the opening match, defeating Islamabad 3-0 with convincing set scores, while Pakistan Navy also registered a comfortable straight-sets victory over Sindh, showcasing strong serving and coordinated teamwork throughout the contest.

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The most exciting encounter featured Pakistan Ordnance Factories against the Higher education Commission (HEC), where POF fought back from a set down to win a five-set thriller 3-2, sealing the deciding set 16-14 after a tense finish that kept spectators on edge.

Defending champions WAPDA maintained their strong form with a straight-sets win over Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while Azad Jammu & Kashmir also advanced after defeating Balochistan with disciplined all-round play. With these results, fans are now anticipating high-voltage quarterfinal clashes in the ongoing championship.

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