Kathmandu, January 8

Tribhuvan Army Club and Nepal Police Club recorded victories in the seventh NVA National Club Volleyball Championship here at the National Sports Council covered hall today.

The departmental teams registered one each wins in men's and women's sections on the opening day of the championship. In Group A, the TAC defeated Dawali Milan Club in straight sets in men's section. TAC won the match 25-20, 25-21, 25-21 to earn three points. Manimukunda Volleyball Club are also in the group.

In Group C, NPC outplayed Newton Volleyball Academy to stay atop. Dhorpatan Sports Club and Gandaki Province are other two teams in the group.

In women's section, NPC registered a 25-10, 26-6, 25-8 victory over Naya Bazaar Samajik Club.

Hongwanji New Diamond Youth Sports Club and Everest Volleyball Club are also in Group A.

In Group B, the TAC hammered Krishna Secondary Academy 25- 3, 25-5, 25-10 to earn three points.

Nepal APF Club and Gandaki Province are the other two teams in the group.

A total of 23 teams - 15 in men's section and eight in women's category - are taking part in the championship organised by 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.

A version of this article appears in the print on January 9, 2023, of The Himalayan Times.