Bahrain eye Asian volleyball success in India

TDT | Manama

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Bahrain’s senior men’s volleyball team have stepped up preparations for the Asian Men’s Volleyball Championship, which will be held in Ahmedabad, India, from June 18 to 29, with hopes of making a strong impact on the continental stage.

The squad began local training sessions last week and will continue building up until departure for India. No overseas training camp is currently planned, though arrangements are being explored for friendly matches upon arrival to sharpen readiness ahead of the competition.

The team is coached by Montenegrin Ivan Joksimovic, assisted by national coach Mishaal Turki, with all selected players involved as preparations intensify.

A 17-player squad is currently in camp, with the final 14-man roster to be confirmed before the tournament. The group is expected to be largely based on the side that won gold at the Gulf Games in Qatar last month.

Bahrain travel to India with growing confidence following strong recent results, including their maiden AVC Men’s Cup title in 2024, a breakthrough that established them among Asia’s rising teams.

They have been drawn in a tough Pool A alongside hosts India, Australia, Chinese Taipei, Kazakhstan and New Zealand. Pool B features Qatar, South Korea, Turkmenistan, Indonesia, Thailand and Oman, with several strong contenders expected across both groups.