Pakistan got off to a good start but the Indians bounced back to level the terms and eventually subdue their archrivals. -APP Photo

DHAKA Pakistan chances of winning a volleyball gold in the 11th South Asian Games were shattered on Thursday when they were beaten 1-3 at the hands of arch-rivals India at the Mirpur Shaheed Sohrawardy Indoor Stadium.

Pakistan got off to a brilliant start by winning the opening game but the Indians came bouncing back by snatching the second game in a similar fashion to level the terms.

However India displayed superb smashing, tactical play and consistent scoring to subdue Pakistan. -APP

Brief score
1st set - IND-23- PAK - 25 (points)
2nd set - IND-25- PAK- 23 (points)
3rd set - IND-25- PAK - 16 (points)
4th set - IND-25- PAK - 16 (points)

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