LAHORE: Pakistan Navy defeated defending champions Wapda 3-1 in the final of the Engro 53rd National Men’s Volleyball Championship here at the Punjab Sports’ Gymnasium Hall on Saturday night.

Navy won the decider 25-16, 22-25, 25-20, 25-21.

Though Navy wrapped up the final in four sets, they faced significant opposition from Wapda in every set as the set scores of 25-16, 22-25, 25-20,25-21 indicate.

Having lost to PAF in one of their quarter-final stage matches of the championship, Navy proved a hard nut to crack for Wapda.

For winning the title, Navy received a cheque of Rs1 million while Wapda pocketed Rs600,000. Pakistan Air Force also received a cheque of Rs400,000 for third-place finish.

Earlier on Saturday, PAF overpowered a strong Army side 3-1 in the third-position match.

After losing the first set, PAF came back gallantly to complete a 18-25, 25-22, 25-23, 25-19 victory.

Published in Dawn, December 6th, 2021