The inter-tertiary volleyball competition kicked off on Thursday at the National Netball Centre in Suva, organized by the Fiji University Sports Association as part of the annual inter-tertiary sports competition.
Universities from across Fiji are competing in the three-day event, which includes netball, volleyball, and rugby. Emori Bakewa, the volleyball coordinator, highlighted that this competition aligns with World University Sports Day, celebrated every year on September 20.
The event aims to unite students from various regions to foster camaraderie while honoring this special occasion. Athletes are contesting in several categories, including men’s, women’s, mixed, and beach volleyball.
Bakewa noted that this year’s tournament is particularly significant as it will help select a team to represent Fiji at the World University Games, following the completion of other sports tournaments.
In the results from the previous day, USP Suva 1 triumphed over FNU Central 2 with scores of 15-10 and 15-9. Uni Fiji Saweni secured a win against FNU North at 15-12 and 15-12, while FNU West defeated Pacific Regional Seminary 15-3 and 15-7. FNU Central 2 gained victory against Uni Fiji Samabula, finishing at 15-11 and 15-6. Additionally, USP Suva 1 outplayed the National Youth Band with a score of 15-0 for both sets, FNU Central claimed victory against FNU North at 15-10 and 15-9, FNU Central 1 narrowly overcame FNU West at 15-11, lost to 4-15, and then won 15-11. USP Suva 1 also beat Uni Fiji Saweni 15-14 and 15-13.
The inter-tertiary championship was officially launched at the USP Indoor Gym yesterday.