Sierra Leone Grabs Silver and Bronze in Gambia Zonal Beach Volleyball Championship

Sierra Leone Grabs Silver and Bronze in Gambia Zonal Beach Volleyball Championship

By Martin Wusha Conteh

The Zonal Beach Volleyball Championships ended in Gambia with Sierra Leone having a podium finish for both genders.

Earlier in the day Sierra Leone’s male team failed in their quest for Gold as they lost to the pair of Nyabally and Mario by two sets to one (21:17, 15:21, 15:13).

The next option was to dig for bronze, and bronze they did get from their third place match with Senegal whom they thrashed by two sets to zero earning bronze.

The highlight of the tournament is the female duo of Maria/Binta. Played four matches and Won all four including the finals in which they beat Senegal by two sets to zero ( 21:15, 21:15).

Medals and trophies were presented to both genders and Sierra Leone would take the arduous three-day journey home with their medals and coveted trophy. Despite travelling by road for three-days, team Sierra Leone was able to conquer to bring smile to our proud nation.

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