Date:27/08/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/08/27/stories/2008082760262300.htm

Sport - Volleyball

India shocks Qatar

New Delhi: India’s triumphant campaign in the Asian junior men’s volleyball championship in Tehran continued. India stunned Qatar 3-0 in the first match of the second round.

The Indian spikers, who topped group ‘C’ winning all the matches in the preliminary round, faced a tough challenge against Qatar on Tuesday.

However, the Indians put up a gutsy show against their strong opponent and bagged the first two sets at the same scoreline of 25-14.

The Indians continued to stamp their authority in the third set as well, which they won 25-13 to wrap up the match.

In another match, Pakistan beat Australia 3-1 in a closely contested match.

India next meets Iran on Wednesday. — PTI