CALICUT HEROES CROWNED CHAMPIONS AT HISTORIC CAVA MEN’S CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP IN KATHMANDU

December 15, 2024

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Kathmandu, Nepal, December 14, 2024 – Calicut Heroes of India captured maiden title within the 2024 CAVA Males’s Membership Volleyball Championship after dramatic 3-1 win towards hosts Assist Nepal Sports activities Membership within the highly-anticipated showdown at Tripureswor Corridor on Saturday.

CALICUT HEROES CROWNED CHAMPIONS AT HISTORIC CAVA MEN’S CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP IN KATHMANDU

The unbelievable 25-21, 24-26, 25-14, 25-17 victory not solely gave Calicut Heroes a candy revenge towards the workforce that they had misplaced 2-3 of their opening match on December 7, but in addition handed them the first-ever title of the inaugural eight-day championship.

The final day of the 2024 CAVA Males’s Membership Championship delivered an electrifying environment in Kathmandu, as numerous residence followers flocked into the competitors venue to witness two intense matches, beginning with the bronze medal match at 1300pm native time, adopted by gold medal conflict at 1530pm.

Earlier within the third-place playoff, Iran Membership survived a sturdy problem from Membership HDC of Maldives, the workforce that they had overwhelmed 3-2 within the single round-robin preliminaries, to wrap up the match in closely-contested three-setter 25-21, 27-25, 27-25 and return with bronze medal.

Reverse Amir Naderi Noureyni had a stellar efficiency to contribute a team-high 19 factors from 12 assaults, 2 blocks, and 5 aces for Iran Membership, whereas reverse Zhantemir Zheenbek Uulu from Kyrgyzstan emerged because the star performer of the day with 21 factors from 19 assaults, one block and one ace for Membership HDC.

The Iranians dominated the blocking sport, getting 16 stuffs to Membership HDC’s 4, and likewise had extra aces (6 to 1), however the Maldivian facet did an excellent job of main their opponents in kills (44 to 43) and benefited from extra opponent errors (22 to 14).

The eagerly-awaited gold medal match noticed Calicut Heroes from India, contemporary from 3-1 demolition of top-ranked Iran Membership within the Friday’s semifinals, face off towards Assist Nepal Sports activities Membership within the Saturday’s showdown. The high-octane conflict ended with Calicut Heroes making their mark to land the historic title with a strong 3-1 (25-21, 24-26, 25-14, 25-17) victory towards the host facet.

The 200cm-tall center blocker Shikhar Singh performed a giant a part of the Calicut Heroes’ victory, producing 17 factors from 11 assaults, 4 blocks and a pair of aces, whereas outdoors hitter Mubashar Raza and fellow outdoors hitter Mazhar Ali, each gifted imports from Pakistan, delivered sturdy performances, scoring 16 factors every on the hosts’ loss.

Regardless of HNC’s valiant efforts, the teamwork and willpower of Calicut Heroes in the end secured them the championship title, lifting the trophy amid loud cheers from their supporters.

The awards presentation was held shortly after finish of the championship match, with CAVA President Mr Mohamed Latheef, himself AVC Government Vice President, and President of Nepal Volleyball Affiliation Mr Jitendra Chand collectively presiding over the grand ceremony.

Mr Latheef, additionally joined by Mr Jitendra Chand, offered the coveted Champions Trophy to Calicut Heroes, whereas the Dream Staff gamers have been honored with their awards. Assist Nepal Sports activities Membership (HNC) and Iran Membership took silver and bronze medals respectively.

The championship additionally acknowledged standout gamers who shaped the Dream Staff. Erin Vargaese of Calicut Heroes was named the Most Invaluable Participant (MVP) for his constant brilliance.

The Dream Staff positions included Mubashar Raza of HNC as the primary Finest Exterior Hitter, Erin Vargaese of Calicut Heroes because the second Finest Exterior Hitter, Iran Membership’s Mohammed Nima Bateni took the primary Finest Center Blocker, Shikhar Singh of Calicut Heroes gained the second Finest Center Blocker. The Finest Reverse Participant Award went to Amir Naderi Noureyni of Iran Membership, whereas Adnan Khan of HNC claimed Finest Setter and Mahdi Sakhavi of Iran Membership secured Finest Libero.

The day additionally marked a wonderful finale to an thrilling event, celebrating the spirit of volleyball and the rising expertise throughout Central Asia.

SATURDAY’S FINAL RESULTS