Bahrain\u2019s 3-0 win over Oman on Wednesday has confirmed India's berth in the last eight. This is India's first quarterfinal appearance at the continental event since 2019.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The tournament in Fukuoka serves as a qualification event for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games and for the 2027 FIVB Men\u2019s Volleyball World Cup.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India scored their first win at the AVC Men's Volleyball Asian Championship on Tuesday, saving their chances of grabbing the last available spot in the quarterfinals.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In Tuesday\u2019s opening game, India produced a 3-0 (25-22, 25-18, 25-21) victory over New Zealand in a decider for third place in Pool B to stay in contention for a quarterfinal spot as one of the two best-ranked third-placed teams in the pools.'<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India\u2019s opposite and captain Jerome Vinith Charles spearheaded the team to success with a match-high 19 points, including two kill blocks. Outside hitters Chirag Yadav (three aces, one block) and Amit Balwan Singh (two blocks) added 14 and 13 points, respectively. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
In Tuesday\u2019s opening game, India produced a 3-0 (25-22, 25-18, 25-21) victory over New Zealand in a decider for third place in Pool B to stay in contention for a quarterfinal spot as one of the two best-ranked third-placed teams in the pools.'<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Japan mastered a 3-0 (25-20, 25-13, 25-21) shutout of Australia to top the final pool standings undefeated and leave the Aussies in second place on a 2-1 win-loss record, with both teams already qualified for the quarterfinals.<\/p>\r\n\r\n