Al-Ittihad defeated Al-Swehli three sets to one in the match held between them at the Grand Hall in Tripoli this Wednesday, as part of the sixth round of the Libya Volleyball Championship finals. This victory strengthens Al-Ittihad’s lead at the top of the standings, with 18 points, marking their sixth consecutive win.
Al-Ittihad secured the first two sets in their favor 25–21 and 25–23. However, Al-Swehli won the third set 25–22, but their comeback was short-lived as Al-Ittihad won the fourth set 25–15.
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In another match, Al-Jazeera achieved its first victory in the Libya Volleyball Finals by overcoming Al-Afriqi Zliten after a ‘marathon’ match that extended to five sets. Al-Afriqi Zliten won the first two sets 25–23 and 25–23, but Al-Jazeera responded by winning the third and fourth sets 25–23 and 25–16, leading to a decisive fifth set, which Al-Jazeera won 15–7.
Al-Ittihad
Al-Ittihad is a historic football club based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, founded in 1927. It is one of the most successful and popular clubs in the country and Asia, with a rich history of winning numerous domestic and continental titles, including the AFC Champions League.
Al-Swehli
Al-Swehli is a town in Libya historically known as the birthplace of Ramadan al-Swehli, an early 20th-century political leader who played a key role in resisting Italian colonization. The site is associated with his legacy and the broader history of Libyan resistance and nationalism during the colonial period.
Grand Hall
The Grand Hall is a monumental ceremonial space located within the People’s Great Hall in Beijing, China. Completed in 1959, it serves as the primary venue for large-scale political and state events, including sessions of the National People’s Congress. Its design reflects socialist classicist architecture and symbolizes the political authority of the state.
Tripoli
Tripoli is the capital and largest city of Libya, located on the country’s Mediterranean coast. Historically, it was founded by the Phoenicians in the 7th century BC and has since been ruled by the Romans, Arabs, Ottomans, Italians, and others, serving as a major center of trade and culture. Its old city, the medina, is a UNESCO World Heritage site containing historic architecture from these various periods.
Libya Volleyball Championship
The Libya Volleyball Championship is the premier domestic volleyball competition in Libya, organized by the Libyan Volleyball Federation. Its history is intertwined with the development of modern sports in the country following its independence, though specific details about its founding year are not widely documented in international sources.
Al-Jazeera
Al-Jazeera is a major Arabic-language news and media network headquartered in Doha, Qatar. It was launched in 1996 with funding from the Qatari government, aiming to provide an independent news voice in the region, and it quickly gained prominence for its coverage of Middle Eastern affairs.
Al-Afriqi Zliten
Al-Afriqi Zliten is a historic mosque and madrasa located in Zliten, Libya, dating back to the 16th century during the Ottoman era. It is renowned for its distinctive octagonal minaret and intricate Islamic architectural details, serving as an important center for religious education and Quranic studies in the region.
Libya Volleyball Finals
The Libya Volleyball Finals refer to the championship matches of Libya’s premier domestic volleyball competition. While specific historical details are limited, the event is part of the nation’s sporting culture, organized by the Libyan Volleyball Federation to crown a national champion.
