In a thrilling upset, the Indian men’s volleyball team emerged victorious against last edition’s silver medalist, South Korea, in a gripping five-set match.

This victory propelled them to the knockout stage of the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.

The final scoreline read 3-2 (25-27, 29-27, 25-22, 20-25, 17-15) in favor of India, following a fiercely contested battle that extended for two hours and 38 minutes. With this win, India, who had previously defeated Cambodia 3-0, secured five points and secured the top position in their group.