PARBAT: Defending champions Nepal APF Club and Hong Wangji New Diamond Academy advanced to the semi-finals of the third Didibahini Cup National Women’s Volleyball Tournament here on Monday.

In Group A, Nepal APF Club defeated Tribhuvan Army Club and Gandaki Province by identical 3-0 scoreline to top the pool.

In Group B, New Diamond beat Nepal Police Club 3-0 in the two-team pool. NPC also advanced to the last four as runners-up.

APF will face NPC for a place in the final, while New Diamond will take on the winners of the match between TAC and Gandaki.