India crowned CAVA Women’s Volleyball champion

KATHMANDU: India has clinched the title of CAVA Women’s Volleyball Challenge 2023, defeating Kazakhstan in straight sets at the National Sports Council (NSC) Covered Hall in Kathmandu on Sunday.

In a largely one-sided affair, India took the first set 25-15. Although Kazakhstan gave a tough fight in the second set, it lost the set 22-25. India won the third set 25-18.

This was the first participation in the challenge cup for both India and Kazakhstan.

While Kazakhstan defeated defending champions Nepal in 3-1 sets in the semifinal, India got better of Uzbekistan in straight sets.

Nepal finished third, defeating Uzbekistan in 3-1 sets.

Individual Honors:
Best Outside Hitter (First) – Uatayeva of Kazakhstan
Best Outside Hitter (Second) – Anushree of India
Best Middle Blocker (First) – Soorya of India
Best Middle Blocker (Second) – Khodisakhon of Uzbekistan
Best Opposite Player – Sitkazinova of Kazakhstan
Best Libero – Salina of Nepal
Best Setter – Jini of India
Most Valuable Player – Nirmal of India