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- Nepal will face Iran, the winner of Group B, in the semifinals of the KVHA Women’s Volleyball Championship.
- In the other semifinal, Group A winner India will play against Group B runner-up Kazakhstan.
- Both semifinal matches are scheduled for May 28 at the Dashrath Rangashala Covered Hall in Tripureshwor, Kathmandu.
May 24, Kathmandu – Nepal is set to compete against Iran in the semifinals of the KVHA Women’s Volleyball Championship.
Iran secured the top position in Group B by defeating Kazakhstan in their final group match, leading to a semifinal matchup against Nepal, the runner-up from Group A.
Earlier, India defeated Kyrgyzstan in straight sets to become the winner of Group A, while Nepal secured the runner-up spot in the same group.
In the 2024 KVHA Women’s Challenge Cup held in Kathmandu, Nepal and Iran faced each other twice, with each team winning one match.
Although Nepal lost to Iran in the league phase of that competition, Nepal avenged the defeat by beating Iran in the semifinal stage.
The other semifinal will feature Group A winner India against Group B runner-up Kazakhstan. Both matches will be hosted at the Dashrath Rangashala Covered Hall in Tripureshwor on May 28.
Iran previously defeated Kazakhstan in straight sets, 25-22, 25-20, 25-22.
Having already secured semifinal spots by defeating Sri Lanka and Maldives, Kazakhstan and Iran’s match was decisive in determining the Group B winner.
The match turned out to be smoother than expected, with Iran showcasing dominance by winning in straight sets.
The undefeated Iran topped Group B with three consecutive wins and 9 points, while Kazakhstan stood second with two wins, one loss, and 6 points.
In last year’s first edition of the KVHA Women’s Volleyball Championship held in Uzbekistan, Iran won the title.
