Today, Thursday, the first round of the first stage of the Libya Volleyball Finals kicks off at the Grand Hall in Tripoli, featuring the teams that qualified from the preliminary round: Al Hilal, Al Ahli Benghazi, Al Suwayhili, Al Ittihad Misurata, Al Afriqi Zliten, Al Ahli Tripoli, Al Ittihad, and Al Jazeera. Participation by Al Nasr Club was not possible.
The opening round will witness four matches: a match bringing together Al Ahli Tripoli and Al Afriqi Zliten, followed by a match between Al Suwayhili and Al Ahli Benghazi. In the third match, Al Jazeera meets Al Ittihad Misurata, with today’s matches concluding with a meeting between Al Ittihad and Al Hilal.
– Al Ittihad Misurata Decides Misrata Derby Against Al Suwayhili in Volleyball League
– Al Hilal Defeats Al Muruj in the Libyan Volleyball League
It is worth noting that the first stage of the Libya Volleyball Finals is held in a single-stage group format. At its conclusion, the top six teams qualify for the second stage, which will also be held in two stages using a group format: the first in the city of Misrata and the second in the city of Benghazi. The title of the Libya Volleyball Championship for the 2025-2026 sports season will be awarded to the team that collects the most points across the two group stages of the final six.
Grand Hall
The Grand Hall is a monumental ceremonial building 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 classical 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, and Italians, serving as a major port and cultural crossroads. Its historic core, the medina of Old Tripoli, contains significant architecture from these various periods.
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, having won numerous domestic and continental titles, including a record number of Saudi Pro League championships and multiple AFC Champions League trophies.
Al Ahli Benghazi
Al Ahli Benghazi is a major Libyan football club based in Benghazi, founded in 1947 during the era of British administration in the region. 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 Suwayhili
Al Suwayhili is a historic village located in the Al Batinah region of Oman, traditionally known for its ancient falaj irrigation system and agricultural heritage. It is believed to have been an important settlement for centuries, with its history deeply tied to the cultivation of date palms and the sustainable water management practices of the region.
Al Ittihad Misurata
Al Ittihad Misurata 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 the city of Zliten, Libya. It was founded in the 16th century and is renowned for its distinctive octagonal minaret and its role as a major center for Quranic studies and Islamic jurisprudence in North Africa.
Al Ahli Tripoli
Al Ahli Tripoli is a professional football club based in Tripoli, Libya, founded in 1954. It is one of the country’s oldest and most successful clubs, historically associated with the city’s working class and known for its intense rivalry with Al-Ittihad Tripoli. The club has won numerous Libyan Premier League titles and has a significant fan base.
Al Ittihad
Al Ittihad is a professional football club based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, founded in 1927. It is one of the oldest and most successful clubs in the country, historically associated with the city’s merchant community. The club has won numerous Saudi Professional League and Asian Champions League titles.
Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera is a major Arabic-language news network founded in 1996 in Qatar, funded by the Qatari government. It gained global prominence for its coverage of Middle Eastern affairs, often providing perspectives that differed from Western media outlets, particularly after broadcasting messages from Osama bin Laden following the September 11 attacks.
Al Nasr Club
Al Nasr Club is a professional sports club based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, founded in 1945. It is one of the oldest and most successful football clubs in the country, historically associated with the Al Maktoum ruling family.
Misrata
Misrata is a major port city on the Mediterranean coast of northwestern Libya, historically known as a key trading and commercial center since at least the 7th century. It gained significant international attention during the 2011 Libyan Civil War, where it was the site of a prolonged and pivotal siege against the Gaddafi government. Today, it remains one of Libya’s most important economic hubs, known for its industry and commerce.
Benghazi
Benghazi is a major city in eastern Libya, historically significant as a center of trade and culture since its founding as the Greek colony of Euesperides. It played a pivotal role in the 2011 Libyan Civil War as a key base for the uprising against Muammar Gaddafi.
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, though specific details about its founding year and historical evolution are not widely documented in international sources.
