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DHAKA, Oct 27, 2025 (BSS)- Hosts Bangladesh's final hope of the CAVA Cup 
Men's 2025 shattered when they suffered a 3-1 set defeat to Afghanistan in 
their crucial last round robin league held at Shaheed Suhrawardy Indoor 
Stadium in Mirpur today (Monday).

Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka won three matches each in the 
tournament, but Afghanistan secured a place in the final due to their lead on 
points. 

Afghanistan will face Turkmenistan in the final of the tournament. On the 
other hand, hosts Bangladesh will play against Sri Lanka in the third-place 
match. The two teams will fight for the bronze medal.

Earlier on the day, Sri Lanka cruised to their third victory of the 
tournament, sweeping Nepal 3-0 set. Meanwhile, the already-qualified 
Turkmenistan wrapped up the round with yet another 3-0 straight-sets win over 
Maldives finishing the league phase unbeaten. Maldives, on the other hand, 
exited without a single win.