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  "id": 11110429,
  "title": "Pakistan crush India 3-0 to storm into Asian Games volleyball semi-finals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/pakistan-crush-india-3-0-to-storm-into-asian-games-volleyball-semi",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T04:07:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn",
    "slug": "dawn",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2033936/pakistan-crush-india-3-0-to-storm-into-asian-games-volleyball-semi-finals"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pakistan triumphed over India 3-0 in the men’s volleyball quarter-final at the Asian Games, advancing to the semi-finals. The match, held at the Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park Gymnasium, saw Pakistan secure victories in each set with scores of 25-19, 25-23, and 25-18. Pakistan's standout player, Murad Khan, amassed a match-high 22 points, while Usman Faryad Ali, Mohammad Hamad, Musawer Khan, and captain Murad Jehan contributed significantly with 9, 8, 7, and 4 points respectively. Despite India entering the knockout stage unbeaten, their performance was subdued compared to Pakistan's dominant play. The first set was a landslide, with Pakistan outperforming India in every aspect, including a 41% spike success rate versus India's 59%. India managed to narrow the margin in the second set, but Pakistan took control, eventually clinching the set 25-23. The third set saw Pakistan dominate, leaving India with no chance, as they secured the match 25-18. The victory saw Pakistan advance, keeping their hopes of winning a medal alive at the Asian Games.",
  "summary": "Pakistan produced a commanding performance to beat arch-rivals India 3-0 and march into the semi-finals of the Asian Games men’s volleyball quarter-final at the Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park Gymnasium on Thursday. Pakistan won 25-19, 25-23, 25-18, beating India at the Asian Games for the second straight edition and ending India’s run in the competition. Murad Khan was the standout for Pakistan with a…",
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