India men's volleyball team clinches first AVC Cup bronze, defeating Bahrain

On 28 June 2026, the Indian men's volleyball team captured its first-ever medal at the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Men's Cup. Playing in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, the side defeated the defending champions Bahrain 3‑1 (25‑23, 23‑25, 25‑21, 25‑17) in the bronze‑medal playoff.

The victory followed a narrow semi‑final loss to Indonesia, where India fell 2‑3 after winning the first two sets. The bronze win marks a historic milestone for Indian volleyball, demonstrating the team's ability to compete with higher‑ranked Asian opponents and earning widespread praise for its strategic play and discipline throughout the tournament.