Rising Club emerge champions of Kholmun Youth Men's Volleyball Tourney
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 12 2018:
Rising Club beat KYC by 3-1 sets in the final match to claim the champions title of the 2nd Kholmun Youth Men's Volleyball Tournament organised by Kholmun Youth Club at its ground today.
Rising Club which saw off Spiker Chiks in the semi-final dropped the second set in the final against KYC before claiming the title trophy with a 25-21, 22-25, 25-20, 25-18 win.
Earlier in the semi-final, Rising Club faced a stif competition form Spiker Chiks who were also looking for the final berth.
Rising Club started the game positively to seal the first set but Spiker Chiks reversed the flow and took control of the two consecutive sets before Rising Club roared back to level the score and carved out a 25-20, 21-25, 24-26, 25-21, 15-8 win to move into the final.
Hosts Kholmun Youth Club (KYC ) also overcame United Friendship Club by 3-2 sets in another semi-final clash to seal the final berth.
KYC lost the first two sets before making a grand return in the remaining sets and clinched a 21-25, 22-25, 25-18, 25-20, 15-10 win to set up final clash with Rising Club.
The winners were feted with Rs 10,000 and a trophy while runners up KYC contended with Rs 2,000 and a trophy.