The first edition of the Christmas Volleyball Tournament, organised by Paola Volleyball Club, was held between December 18 and 19 at the Hibernians Sports Pavilion.
Paola, Birkirkara and Mġarr Volleyball teams participated in this first edition of the tournament.
In the first game, Birkirkara produced a strong display to beat Mġarr 3-0.
In the second game, Super League team Birkirkara battled their way through to beat Paola 3-2 (25-16, 18-25, 20-25, 25-23, 15-12).
In the final match, Paola over Mġarr with 3-1 (29-27, 23-25, 25-23, 25-22).
At the end of this last game, Paola president Dr Kenneth Vella and officials Claire Falzon and Alexia Brincau presented the trophy to the Birkirkara players and officials.
The player of the tournament award was won by Atira Jells who plays for Paola.
In a statement, the organisers thanked sponsors Marindex Trophies, Executive Security Services and Eclipse Technologies Limited, as well as the Malta Volleyball Association for their support in the organisation of this tournament.
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