Al-Swehly and Al-Ittihad Misrati Win in Libyan Volleyball League Matches
Matches in the Libyan Volleyball League continued this Wednesday with two games held as part of the second group’s fixtures at the Misrata Sports Hall. Both encounters resulted in a well-deserved 3-0 victory for Al-Ittihad Misrati and Al-Swehly.
In the first match, Al-Ittihad Misrati managed to secure a clear victory over their rivals, Al-Tahaddi Misrata, with a clean sweep of three sets. The set scores were 25–19, 25–20, and 25–16. Al-Ittihad Misrati imposed their control over the course of the match thanks to good organization and technical superiority across all positions.
The match was officiated by a refereeing team.
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In the second match, Al-Swehly continued their strong performances by defeating Al-Afriqi Zliten 3-0. The set scores were 25–18, 25–21, and 25–13. The match saw a clear advantage for Al-Swehly, who decisively won all three sets with steady and remarkable teamwork.
The match was officiated by a refereeing team.
Libyan Volleyball League
The Libyan Volleyball League is the top professional volleyball competition in Libya, organized by the Libyan Volleyball Federation. It was established to promote the sport nationally and has faced disruptions due to the country’s political instability and conflict since the 2011 civil war. Despite these challenges, the league continues to operate intermittently, featuring clubs from major cities like Tripoli and Benghazi.
Misrata Sports Hall
Misrata Sports Hall is a multi-purpose indoor arena located in the city of Misrata, Libya. It was constructed in the 1980s and has since served as a major venue for sporting events, cultural gatherings, and concerts in the region.
Al-Ittihad Misrati
Al-Ittihad Misrati is a Libyan football club based in the city of Misrata, founded in 1944. It is one of the oldest and most successful clubs in the country, historically associated with the city’s port and commercial community. The club has won multiple Libyan Premier League titles and is known for its strong local support and rivalry with other major teams.
Al-Swehly
Al-Swehly is a neighborhood in Tripoli, Libya, historically known for its prominent role during the Ottoman era and as a center for education and Islamic scholarship. It is named after the Al-Swehly family, a notable scholarly lineage that contributed significantly to the city’s cultural and religious life. The area remains an important historical and residential district within the old city.
Al-Tahaddi Misrata
Al-Tahaddi Misrata is a prominent cultural and social center located in the Libyan city of Misrata. It is historically significant as a former military barracks that played a central role during the 2011 Libyan Civil War, serving as a key defensive stronghold for anti-Gaddafi forces. Today, it stands as a symbol of the city’s resistance and has been repurposed to host various public events and gatherings.
Al-Afriqi Zliten
Al-Afriqi Zliten is a historic mosque and Islamic educational complex located in Zliten, Libya, dating back to the 16th century during the Ottoman era. It is renowned for its distinctive architecture, including a prominent octagonal minaret, and has served as a significant center for Quranic studies and Islamic scholarship for centuries.
Misrata
Misrata is a major port city on the Mediterranean coast of northwestern Libya, historically known as a key trading hub since the Roman and Ottoman periods. It gained international prominence during the 2011 Libyan Civil War for its prolonged and pivotal resistance against the forces of Muammar Gaddafi. Today, it remains a vital economic and industrial center for the country.
Zliten
Zliten is a coastal city in northwestern Libya, historically known for its ancient Roman settlement of Zliten. It is most famous for the Zliten Mosaic, a well-preserved Roman floor mosaic from the 2nd century AD discovered in a villa, depicting scenes of daily life and gladiatorial combat. The city also holds significance for the Zawiya of Sidi Abd as-Salam al-Asmar, a 15th-century Islamic religious school and mausoleum that is an important Sufi site.
