The Suva Volleyball Association’s club competition progressed to its knockout stages yesterday, marking an exciting moment in the 2024-2025 season. Twenty teams participated, featuring 14 men’s teams and six women’s teams, at the LICI Court in Suva.
Jone Baleilomaloma, the games coordinator, expressed his pleasure with the teams’ attendance, highlighting the significance of timeliness and proper documentation for smooth operations. He remarked on the positive start, noting that all teams arrived around 8 o’clock, signaling their eagerness to compete which facilitates efficient game management.
Baleilomaloma emphasized the importance of player registration, which helps maintain fairness and integrity in the competition by preventing the inclusion of unregistered or unauthorized players. The inclusion of new teams was viewed as a favorable development, as it allows them to experience and grasp the spirit of Suva Volleyball.
Established clubs displayed their skills, setting a high standard for newcomers and fostering a competitive atmosphere. Baleilomaloma also outlined plans for Suva Volleyball to move towards regular club matches next week.
He noted that the outcomes of the knockout rounds would impact the teams’ classifications for future competitions, with a blend of club games and knockout matches designed to keep athletes engaged and motivated.