Australia Volleyball Team reaches Pakistan for three-match series

ISLAMABAD: Australia’s volleyball squad reached here on Sunday ahead of a three-match volleyball series against Pakistan, scheduled to run from May 28 to 30.

This is the first time an Australian volleyball team has visited Pakistan to play an international series.

The series was organised by the Pakistan Volleyball Federation (PVF) at the request of the Australian Volleyball Federation.

The visiting team received a warm welcome on their arrival at Islamabad International Airport from the officials of the PVF.

Australia will take part in the practice session today followed by the pre-event press conference at 5:00 PM at the local hotel Islamabad.

Nehemiah Mote is leading the Australian squad, which features Luke Perry, Arshdeep Dosanjh, Jackson Holland, Trent O’dea, Matthew Aubrey, Max Senica, Beau Graham, Thomas Heptinstall, Sam Flowerday, Nicholas Butler, Ethan Garrett, William D’arcy Miles, and Jacob Baird.

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Daniel Ilott will serve as head coach, while James Begley, Alec Walker, and Brendan Garlick will be coaches with the team.

The first match of the three-match series will be held on May 28 at Liaquat Gymnasium, Pakistan Sports Complex, Islamabad, while the second match will be played on May 29 and the third match of the series will be held on May 30.

“All matches will be starting from 6:30 PM and entry of the fans and supporters are free”, Chaudhry Muhammad Yaqoob, Chairman of the Pakistan Volleyball Federation announced.

“It will be a cracker of a series as Pakistan has recently won the Central Asian title while Australia is ranked much higher. Both teams are preparing for the Challenge Cup to be held in Bahrain next month,” he added.

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