Western Region U-15 Volleyball kickoff on Thursday in Lagos

The 2024 Western Region U-15 Volleyball competition will kickoff on Thursday, October 3, at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere as the organisers announced arrival of teams for the competition.

Organised by Glorious Spikers Volleyball Academy in conjunction with South West Volleyball Association is expected to create platform for the youths of the region to showcase their talents in volleyball.

According to the organisers, some of the teams expected to take to the court during the three days event are Fortune Volleyball Academy, Como Volleyball Academy, Glorious Spikers Volleyball Academy, Phoenix Volleyball Academy and Olalomi Royal Spikers.

Speaking with our correspondent, the CEO of Glorious Spikers Volleyball Academy, Glory Agboola, revealed that some schools from Lagos State are expected to bring their school teams for the competition with the support of the Lagos State Sports Commission.

“We are ready for a successful competition this time around,” she said.

“All the clubs are expected to arrive on the opening day and it is going to be a full day event. There are so many talents abound in volleyball and it is important we start with them from a very young age hence the U-15.

“It is going to be for both boys and girls and hopefully the federation can see some of the stars for the future.”

She however appreciated the LSSC and the South West Volleyball Association for their support while also thanking the other organisations that supported the tournament.