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India, Kazakhstan win on opening day of AVC Challenge Cup for Women

MANILA, Philippines — INDIA and Kazakhstan won in straight sets to kick off action in the Asian Volleyball Confederation Challenge Cup for Women on Wednesday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.

India encountered a strong third-set resistance from Iran before wrapping up a 25-17, 25-23, 25-21 win in Pool A that took an hour and 24 minutes, while Kazakhstan had a practically easier time against Singapore, 25-15, 25-9, 25-17, behind Kristina Belova's 15 points in Pool B action.