The highly anticipated Final Round of the #EuroVolleyU16M tournament commenced on July 23 in Yerevan, Armenia. This prestigious event brings together the top 16 Under-16 volleyball teams from across Europe. Extensive preparations by the Armenian Volleyball Federation have culminated in matches being held at the Gazprom-Armenia Sports Complex and the Armenian Slavonic University sports halls.
Action from the second day of #EuroVolleyU16M in Yerevan, Armenia, featuring a match between Poland and Latvia.
Fans in Armenia are treated to up to eight thrilling matches daily, creating an atmosphere of excitement and enjoyment. The championship`s historical journey unofficially began on July 19 with an announcement in downtown Yerevan, where the Armenian U16 national team was introduced to the public, accompanied by the tournament`s mascot, Hovazik.
Following two intense days of competition, several captivating matches have already concluded. In Pool I, Poland, Greece, and Spain currently maintain an undefeated record with two victories each. Similarly, in Pool II, Czechia, the reigning champions Italy, and France have all secured a perfect 2-0 win-loss standing.
Armenia`s U16 team in action during their Pool I matches against Greece and Romania.
To acknowledge outstanding individual performance, event organizers established a special award for the top scorer in each match on the opening day. These accolades were presented by Armenian volleyball icon Nina Muradyan, a silver medalist from the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games and a European champion, serving as the tournament`s distinguished guest and ambassador.
The championship in Yerevan is set to culminate on August 3, when the victorious team will be crowned. This promises to be an exhilarating conclusion to a competition showcasing the future stars of European volleyball.
