GNVB wins Coupe de Madagascar U23 doubles
The Gendarmerie Nationale Volleyball club secured both the men's and women's titles at the national U23 tournament in Antsirabe.
The Coupe de Madagascar U23 volleyball tournament concluded Saturday in Antsirabe, with nine men's and six women's teams competing. The Gendarmerie Nationale Volleyball (GNVB) achieved a significant double victory, winning both the men's and women's championships.
In the men's final, GNVB faced Akany Sambatra Itaosy (ASI). ASI led two sets to none before GNVB mounted a comeback, winning the next two sets. GNVB ultimately secured the national title in a close tie-break, winning 16-14. For the women, GNVB defeated ASI in three sets (25-20, 31-29, 25-21) to complete their club's double.
The men's third-place match saw Cosfa defeat Nadjy VB in four sets, while Stef’Auto took third in the women's competition by beating AGIR in straight sets. These victories confirm GNVB's strong youth program and its position as a leading Malagasy volleyball club for young players.
Why it mattersYoung Malagasy volleyball players from the GNVB club have won national titles, showcasing their talent and the club's development programs.