Blesson George Memorial Volleyball Tournament

KUWAIT: The Fourth Blesson George Memorial Volleyball Tournament will end today. Six teams competed with Kuwaiti and Indian players participating in memory of the late Indian volleyball player. First day events were held at Al-Shabab sports club hall.

ACMR, Boubyan Strikers and APR qualified for the next round. Results of the first day were as follows; Kings of Volleyball defeated Dahom fighters 2-0; ACMA beat All Stars 2-0; Boubyan Strikers down Dahom fighters 2-0; APR defeated All Stars 2-0 while CMA beat APR 2-0.

The final match was more competitive and exciting. Boubyan Strikers defeat KOV 2-0 - with scores 21-16 and 21-17. The team’s manager said his team prepared very well for this event, adding that Boubyan team is distinguished with speed and steady performance. He called upon Indians in Kuwait to attend the closing match to be held today (6pm) at the Al- Shabab Sports Club.

By Abdellatif Sharaa