Islamabad : The Pakistan Volleyball team arrived in Bahrain, ready to participate in the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Challenge Cup 2024, aiming to deliver stellar performances and improve upon recent results.According to Pakistan Volleyball Federation (PVF) Chairman Chaudhry Muhammad Yaqoob, following two remarkable performances in the Central Asian Volleyball League and the series against Australia, the Pakistan team is now poised for the significant event of the AVC Challenge Cup, commencing on June 2 (Sunday).“We have retained the winning squad from the Central Asian Volleyball League after consultingwith Head Coach Ruben Wolochin from Argentina,” said Chaudhry Yaqoob. “The national squadplayed excellent volleyball, and we expect them to achieve commendable results in the AVCChallenge Cup.”The team is prepared to showcase their skills and sportsmanship in the upcoming event,representing the country with pride and determination. Twelve teams are competing in the AVCChallenge Cup, with Pakistan, Kazakhstan, and Thailand grouped in Pool B, stated the PVFChairman.Chaudhry Yaqoob emphasized the extensive preparations undertaken over the past threemonths. “We gained valuable experience from the two recent events, which has prepared uswell for the AVC Challenge Cup. I am very hopeful that the Pakistan team will return home withpositive results.”Pakistan will play its first group match against Kazakhstan on June 2 (Sunday) and faceThailand on June 3 (Monday). The quarter finals are scheduled for June 6, with the semifinals and finals set for June 8 and June 9, respectively.Murad Jehan will lead the Green Shirts in the AVC Challenge Cup, with Muhammad KasheefNaveed as Vice-Captain. The squad also includes Waleed Khan, Murad Khan, Aimal Khan,Usman Faryad Ali, Fakhar Ud Din, Afaq Khan, Abdul Zaheer, Musawer Khan, MuhammadHamad, Ali Haider, Nasir Ali, and Muhammad Yaseen.Argentine Ruben Wolochin will serve as Head Coach. Brazilian Lucas Rodrigues will join theteam as a Physical Trainer, supported by Assistant Coach Muhammad Ismail Khan and AnalystJuan Cobucci.Matches Schedule:June 2: Pakistan vs. Kazakhstan at 11:30 AMJune 3: Pakistan vs. Thailand at 02:00 PMJune 6: QuarterfinalsJune 8: SemifinalsJune 9: Final