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New Diamond Cup

New Diamond Cup

By Himalayan News Service

Pratibha Mali (left) of New Diamond Sports Club attempts a spike against NPC during the third Hongwangji New Diamond Open National Womenu2019s Volleyball Tournament in Kathmandu on Friday. Photo: THT

KATHMANDU: Defending champions Nepal APF Club and hosts New Diamond Sports Club topped their respective groups in the third Hongwangji New Diamond Open National Women’s Volleyball Tournament here on Friday. APF advanced to the semifinals as Group A winners, while Tribhuvan Army Club made it to the last four as runners-up. Likewise, New Diamond and Nepal Police Club finished first and second in Group B. On Saturday, APF will play against departmental rivals NPC, while New Diamond face TAC in the semi-final matches.