Kathmandu, January 10

Defending champions Hongwanji New Diamond Youth Sports Club advanced to the semi-finals of the seventh NVA National Club Volleyball Championship here at the NSC covered hall today.

In women's section, New Diamond defeated Everest Volleyball Club in straight sets to accumulate six points and joined Nepal Police Club in last four from Group A. New Diamond won the match 25- 7, 25-10, 25-12.

New Diamond, who had defeated Nayabazaar in straight sets in their previous match, will face departmental side NPC - who also advanced to the semi-finals with six points - to decide the group winners. In another match, Nepal APF Club beat Gandaki Province 25-15, 25-10, 25-11.

In men's section, Nepal Police Club advanced to the last eight with six points following their second consecutive victory. The NPC defeated Dhorpatan Volleyball Training Centre 25-12, 25-20, 25-11 in their second match.

Also, Dawali Milan Club made it to the last eight after they registered a 3-1 victory over Manimukunda Volleyball Club. Dawali, who had lost to Tribhuvan Army Club in their first match, came from a set down to record a 21-25, 25-21, 25-22, 25-23 victory. TAC have already advanced to the quarter-finals from the Group A.

Likewise, Gandaki registered a 25-12, 25-17, 25-22 victory over Newton Volleyball Club and earned three points. A total of 23 teams - 15 in men's section and eight in women's category - are taking part in the championship organised by the Nepal Volleyball Association.

Top three teams in both categories will receive Rs 400,000, Rs 200,000 and Rs 100,000 respectively.

The best players of the championship will earn Rs 25,000 each, while the best spiker, setter, blocker, server, defender and coach will get Rs 10,000 apiece. The championship also serves as qualifiers for the NVA National Club League. Top eight teams in men's section and top six clubs in women's section will earn berths in the league.

A version of this article appears in the print on January 11, 2023, of The Himalayan Times.