Chattogram: Chattogram emerged as zonal champions to reach the final round of the U-23 National Youth Volleyball competition, defeating Cumilla by 3-2 sets in the zonal final held at MA Aziz Stadium in Chattogram on Monday. The Bangladesh Volleyball Federation organized the competition on the occasion of the Festival of Youth, said a press release.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, earlier in the tournament, Chattogram secured their place in the zonal final by defeating Cox’s Bazar by 3-1 sets in the first semifinal. Cumilla reached the final by overcoming Habiganj with a 3-2 set victory in the second semifinal.
A total of eight district volleyball teams, comprising four zonal champions and four runners-up teams, will participate in the final round of the competition. The final round is scheduled to take place from February 25-26 at the Paltan ground in Dhaka.