{"id":133486,"date":"2024-09-06T23:33:30","date_gmt":"2024-09-06T23:33:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/?p=133486"},"modified":"2024-09-06T23:37:57","modified_gmt":"2024-09-06T23:37:57","slug":"cava-womens-challenge-cup-2024-gets-underway-in-the-maldives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/cava-womens-challenge-cup-2024-gets-underway-in-the-maldives\/","title":{"rendered":"CAVA WOMEN\u2019S CHALLENGE CUP 2024 GETS UNDERWAY IN THE MALDIVES"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><p>Male City, Maldives, September 6, 2024 \u2013 The CAVA Women&#8217;s Volleyball Challenge Cup 2024 officially commenced on Friday in the Maldives, marking an exciting start to the regional tournament.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-133496\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/17-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/17-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/17-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/17-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/17-1536x1023.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/17-580x386.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/17-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/17-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/17-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/17-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/17-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/17.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The competition, taking place from September 6-11, saw an exhilarating opening day, where Kyrgyzstan triumphed over Tajikistan in a 3-0 sweep and hosts Maldives registered their first win.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-133502\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/23-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/23-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/23-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/23-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/23-1536x1023.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/23-580x386.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/23-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/23-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/23-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/23-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/23-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/23.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Following this thrilling encounter, fans and athletes gathered for the grand opening ceremony held at 8:00pm local time. The ceremony featured the presence of distinguished guests, including Chief Guest, Minister of Housing, Land, and Urban Development, Dr Ali Haidar Ahmed, CAVA President Mr Mohamed Latheef, himself AVC Executive Vice President and AVC Zonal Executive Vice President representing Central Zone, CAVA Executive Director Mr Kylychbek Sarbaghyshev, and Minister of States for Sports, Fitness, and Recreation, Mr Mohamed Riyaz.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-133495\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/16-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/16-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/16-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/16-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/16-1536x1023.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/16-580x386.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/16-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/16-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/16-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/16-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/16-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/16.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-133504\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/25-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/25-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/25-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/25-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/25-1536x1023.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/25-580x386.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/25-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/25-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/25-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/25-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/25-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/25.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In his opening remarks, Mr Latheef, who also serves as President of Volleyball Association of Maldives, warmly welcomed the participating teams, sponsors, and all volleyball enthusiasts. He expressed his gratitude to the Maldives&#8217; leadership, notably the President, Minister of Sports, and Commissioner of Sports, for their unwavering support in advancing volleyball and sports in the Maldives. Latheef encouraged the teams to compete with respect, teamwork, and fair play, emphasizing the spirit of unity and excellence that the CAVA Challenge Cup embodies. He concluded his speech by thanking the national volleyball federations and all attendees for their commitment to the sport.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-133497\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/18-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/18-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/18-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/18-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/18-1536x1023.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/18-580x386.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/18-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/18-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/18-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/18-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/18-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/18.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Dr Haidar also expressed gratitude for hosting the CAVA Women\u2019s Challenge Cup, thanking the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) for the opportunity. He also emphasized the Maldivian Government&#8217;s commitment to sports development under President Dr Mohamed Muizzu, stating their dedication to creating opportunities for international competitions in the Maldives.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-133506\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/28-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/28-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/28-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/28-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/28-1536x1023.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/28-580x386.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/28-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/28-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/28-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/28-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/28-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/28.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-133505\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/27-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/27-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/27-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/27-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/27-1536x1023.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/27-580x386.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/27-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/27-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/27-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/27-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/27-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/27.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The ceremony set a celebratory tone for the host nation&#8217;s team, as the Maldives delighted home fans by defeating Afghanistan in a commanding 3-0 match (25-19, 25-12, 25-11), much to the joy of the local supporters and dignitaries in attendance.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-133508\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/4-1-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/4-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/4-1-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/4-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/4-1-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/4-1-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/4-1-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/4-1-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/4-1-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/4-1.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-133489\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1-2-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1-2-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1-2-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1-2-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1-2-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1-2-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1-2-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1-2-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1-2-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1-2.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Hawwa Rashidha led Maldives with 12 points from 10 kills and 2 aces, while Shamin Shaha Aminath also scored 12 points for the host side, all in attack. Mohammadi Roghayeh scored 6 points on the Afghanistan\u2019s loss.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-133509\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/14-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/14-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/14-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/14-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/14-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/14-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/14-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/14-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/14-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/14.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Earlier, Kyrgyzstan pulled off a sensational 3-0 (25-17, 25-15, 25-21) victory against Tajikistan. Roza Rasulbekkyzy scored a match-high 17 points from 12 kills and 5 aces. Saikal Amirakulova led the team\u2019s blocking with 4 stuffs from 12 attempts. Muborakshoeva and Zamira Badalbekova scored 6 points apiece for Tajikistan.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-133511\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/photo-17-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/photo-17-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/photo-17-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/photo-17-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/photo-17.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-133510\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/photo-16-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/photo-16-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/photo-16-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/photo-16-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/photo-16.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Looking ahead, the second day of pool play promises more excitement, with key matchups scheduled for September 7, where Tajikistan will take on Afghanistan at 16:15pm and the Maldives will face Kyrgyzstan&nbsp;at&nbsp;20:30pm.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MATCH RESULTS AND RANKING<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-133488\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/458500860_8361790220549916_8181436996286085712_n-300x144.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/458500860_8361790220549916_8181436996286085712_n-300x144.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/458500860_8361790220549916_8181436996286085712_n-1024x492.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/458500860_8361790220549916_8181436996286085712_n-768x369.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/458500860_8361790220549916_8181436996286085712_n-580x278.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/458500860_8361790220549916_8181436996286085712_n-860x413.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/458500860_8361790220549916_8181436996286085712_n.jpeg 1125w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/458500860_8361790220549916_8181436996286085712_n-500x240.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/458500860_8361790220549916_8181436996286085712_n-800x384.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>MATCH SCHEDULE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-133487\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/458800180_8361790273883244_6756846868576940048_n-190x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"190\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/458800180_8361790273883244_6756846868576940048_n-190x300.jpeg 190w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/458800180_8361790273883244_6756846868576940048_n-650x1024.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/458800180_8361790273883244_6756846868576940048_n-768x1210.jpeg 768w, 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click <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AsianVolleyballConfederation\">www.Facebook.com\/AsianVolleyballConfederation<\/a><\/p>\n<p>AVC Twitter: click: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/AsianVolleyball\">www.twitter.com\/AsianVolleyball<\/a><\/p>\n<p>AVC Instagram: click: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/avcvolley\/?hl=en\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/avcvolley\/?hl=en<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Mikasa Instagram: click: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mikasasports_official\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mikasasports_official<\/a><\/p>\n<p>AVC Youtube: click: Asian Volleyball Confederation<\/p>\n<p>AVC WeChat: Asian Volleyball Confederation <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Male City, Maldives, September 6, 2024 \u2013 The CAVA Women&#8217;s Volleyball Challenge Cup 2024 officially commenced on Friday in the Maldives, marking an exciting start to the regional tournament. 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