(MENAFN- Khaama Press) Girls volleyball competition started in
western Herat province for the first time, where eight clubs are competing in
two separate groups, said officials.
The
participating athletes are optimistic about women volleyball competing which is
underway in Herat province. They believe that besides boosting volleyball in the
region, the game has its positive impacts on female athletes, as they have a chance
to qualify for the national team.
Fatema
Ahmadi, a volleyball player, said, 'I have a lot of passion for volleyball, and
have been playing the sport for years. I am quite sure the efforts I made will
greatly pay off by winning the championship.'
According
to the players, they have had professional female coaches who trained them well
and helped the players to increase their chances of winning the competition.
It
is the second consecutive year that volleyball competition is held in Herat. This
sparks positive sign for female athletes as they can gradually increase their
participation in different sport across the country, said officials hosting the
competition.
Through
the same tournament, four girls were qualified to the national women volleyball
team after the first round of this competition, the provincial sports officials
added.
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