The meeting hall of the Libyan Olympic Committee in the capital, Tripoli, will host the technical meeting and the draw ceremony for the first stage of the Libya Volleyball Finals this Wednesday, with the participation of nine clubs representing the elite of the sport in the country.
Participating in this stage are the clubs: Al-Hilal, Al-Ahli Benghazi, Al-Nasr, Al-Swehli, Al-Ittihad Misrata, Al-Afriqi Zliten, Al-Ahli Tripoli, Al-Ittihad, and Al-Jazeera, in a strong competition expected to feature high technical levels.
The matches of the first stage will be held in a single round-robin format (home matches only), where the nine teams will compete against each other, with the teams ranked first through sixth qualifying for the Hexagonal Stage.
The Hexagonal Stage will be held in a cluster format and in two phases; the first Hexagonal cluster will be hosted by the city of Misrata, while the second cluster will be held in the city of Benghazi, as part of a geographical distribution aimed at ensuring the success of the competitions and providing the best organizational conditions.
The team that accumulates the highest number of points across both clusters will be crowned champion of the Libya Volleyball Championship for the 2025 – 2026 sports season, at the conclusion of competitions expected to be full of excitement and rivalry among the top clubs in the sport.
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 ancient architecture like the Arch of Marcus Aurelius and the Red Castle (Assai al-Hamra).
Libyan Olympic Committee
The Libyan Olympic Committee was founded in 1962 and is responsible for overseeing Libya’s participation in the Olympic Games and promoting sports within the country. It has faced suspensions, notably by the International Olympic Committee from 2011 to 2015 due to governmental interference, before being reinstated.
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 Saudi royal family.
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 based in the city of Benghazi.
Al-Nasr
Al-Nasr is a district in the city of Mosul, Iraq, historically known for its diverse population and cultural significance. It gained international attention during the 2016-2017 Battle of Mosul, when it was a major battleground during the military campaign to liberate the city from ISIS control.
Al-Swehli
Al-Swehli refers to Ramadan al-Swehli, a prominent Libyan resistance leader against Italian colonization in the early 20th century. He is particularly remembered for his role in the 1911-1912 war and for leading a significant uprising in the Misrata region. Today, his name is commemorated in Libyan history and in landmarks like Tripoli’s Al-Swehli Square.
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, believed to have been founded in the 10th century. It is traditionally associated with the scholar and saint Sidi Abd al-Salam al-Asmar and has served for centuries as a prominent center for Quranic studies and Sufi learning in North Africa.
Al-Ahli Tripoli
Al-Ahli Tripoli is a major sports club in Libya, most famous for its football team, which was founded in 1954 in the capital city of Tripoli. Historically, it has been one of the country’s most successful and popular clubs, winning numerous national championships and serving as a significant cultural institution for the city.
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-Jazeera
Al-Jazeera is a major Arabic-language news and media network based in Doha, Qatar, which was launched in 1996. It gained international prominence for its coverage often differing from Western media, particularly during the 2001 war in Afghanistan and the 2003 Iraq War.
Misrata
Misrata is a major port city on the Mediterranean coast of northwestern Libya, historically known as a key trading and commercial center since ancient times. It played a pivotal and fiercely defended role during the 2011 Libyan Civil War, serving as a stronghold for anti-Gaddafi forces. 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. It has historically featured top clubs from across the country, though its scheduling and continuity have often been impacted by the nation’s political instability and conflict since the 2011 revolution.
