The final stage of the Libyan Volleyball League is set to begin next Thursday. It will be held at the Tripoli Grand Hall from the 5th until the 15th of this month.
The technical meeting preceding the competitions will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, at the meeting hall of the Olympic Committee in Tripoli, with representatives from the teams qualified for the final stage in attendance.
Qualifying from Zone One for the final stage were the clubs: Al-Ahli Benghazi, Al-Hilal, and Al-Nasr. From Zone Two, the clubs Al-Swehli, Al-Ittihad Misrata, and Al-Afriqi Zliten qualified. From Zone Three, the qualifying clubs were Al-Ahli Tripoli, Al-Ittihad, and Al-Jazira.
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.
Tripoli Grand Hall
The Tripoli Grand Hall is a major convention and exhibition center located in the Libyan capital. It was inaugurated in 2007 and has since hosted numerous national and international events, including political summits and cultural festivals.
Olympic Committee
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is the governing body of the Olympic Movement, founded in 1894 by Pierre de Coubertin to revive the ancient Olympic Games. Based in Lausanne, Switzerland, it organizes the modern Summer and Winter Olympic Games and oversees the host city selection process.
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, and Italians, serving as a major port and cultural crossroads. Its historic center, the medina, features landmarks like the Red Castle (Assaraya al-Hamra) and the Gurgi Mosque.
Al-Ahli Benghazi
Al-Ahli Benghazi is a major sports club in Libya, most famous for its football team, which was founded in 1947. It is one of the oldest and most successful clubs in the country, historically representing the city of Benghazi and serving as a significant cultural and social institution.
Al-Hilal
Al-Hilal is a professional football club based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, founded in 1957. It is one of Asia’s most successful clubs, with a record number of Saudi Professional League titles and Asian Champions League victories. The club has a deep-rooted rivalry with Al-Nassr and is historically associated with the city and royal family of Riyadh.
Al-Nasr
Al-Nasr is a district in Gaza City that was historically a key industrial and commercial area. Its name, meaning “The Victory,” reflects its symbolic importance, though it has suffered significant damage during recent conflicts in the region.
Al-Swehli
Al-Swehli is a town in Libya historically associated with Ramadan al-Swehli, a prominent early 20th-century political and military leader who opposed Italian colonization. The site is significant as a symbol of Libyan resistance and the struggle for independence during the Italian colonial period. Today, it serves as a reminder of the region’s modern historical heritage.
Al-Ittihad Misrata
Al-Ittihad Misrata is a Libyan professional 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 serving as a significant cultural and sporting institution for the city.
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 octagonal minaret and served as a major center for Quranic studies and Islamic jurisprudence in North Africa.
Al-Ahli Tripoli
Al-Ahli Tripoli is a major sports club in Libya, best known for its football team, which was founded in 1954. Historically, it has been one of the country’s most successful and popular clubs, winning numerous national championships. The club is based in the capital city of Tripoli and has a significant cultural and social following.
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-Jazira
Al-Jazira, also known as Mesopotamia, is a historical region in the Middle East situated between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, primarily in modern-day Iraq, Syria, and southeastern Turkey. It is considered one of the cradles of civilization, having been home to ancient empires like the Assyrians and Babylonians. The region’s name translates to “the island” in Arabic, referring to its geographic nature as land surrounded by rivers.
