India stuns Bahrain to enter Asian men’s U20 Volleyball C’ship 2022 semifinals

India produced a fine display to overcome the Bahrain hurdle to enter the semis.

Led by Dushyant Singh, India beat Bahrain 25-22, 25-19, 26-28, 26-24 in a rather convincing manner.  | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

India produced a fine display to overcome the Bahrain hurdle to enter the semifinals of the 21st Asian Men’s U20 Volleyball Championship on Friday.

Led by Dushyant Singh, India beat Bahrain 25-22, 25-19, 26-28, 26-24 in a rather convincing manner to make the semis. The team will face Thailand, who stunned four-time champions China on August 28 at 7:30 pm IST.

Post-match interview India vs Bahrain (India captain Dushyant Singh) at 21st Asian Men's U20 Volleyball Championship in Riffa, Bahrain. #AVC#AVCVolley#AsianVolleyball#AsianMensU20Championship2022pic.twitter.com/xY4Zfwdydj

— Asian Volleyball Confederation (@AsianVolleyball) August 26, 2022

Earlier, India lost to defending champion Iran in straight sets 25-20, 25-10, 25-19 at 21st Asian Men’s U20 Volleyball Championship. Iran finished on top of Pool B, with India in second place.

In the campaign opener, India thumped three time winner Japan 3-1  (19-25, 25-19, 25-21, 25-23).