Afghanistan volleyball team narrowly loses to Sri Lanka in Central Asian Championship

Afghanistan’s national men’s volleyball team faced a narrow 3–2 defeat against Sri Lanka on Wednesday in the opening match of the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Cup Men’s 2025.

The match was held at the Shaheed Suhrawardy Indoor Stadium in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

The Afghan team is scheduled to play its second match on Thursday against the Maldives.

The tournament, which began on October 22, features six participating nations: Bangladesh, Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Turkmenistan, and Afghanistan. It will run through to October 28.

The CAVA Cup Men’s 2025 serves as a regional competition for Central and South Asian countries, providing an opportunity for teams to compete at a high level and strengthen their volleyball programs.

The tournament is organized by the Central Asian Volleyball Association, which aims to promote and develop volleyball across the region.

The Afghan team’s performance in this match demonstrates their resilience and determination on the international stage. As the tournament progresses, they will look to build on this experience and aim for better results in their upcoming matches.