The 2025 Armenian Youth Volleyball Championship was recently held from May 19-22, taking place in the cities of Yeghvard and Ashtarak. This year`s tournament paid tribute to the memory of Mr. Khachik Asmaryan, who served as president of the Armenian Volleyball Federation from 2003 to 2010. The competition featured participation from six teams in both the boys` and girls` categories.
Team Nor-Nork claimed top honours in the men`s competition.
Spectators witnessed several close and exciting matches, highlighting the strong level of preparation among many participating teams. In the men`s competition, the race for the title was intense. Ultimately, the Nor-Nork team from Yerevan emerged victorious, winning all their matches against their rivals. Teams KhMOMM and HMMD secured second and third place, respectively, completing the podium.
The top three teams from the women`s competition won by Team FIMA.
In the women`s tournament, Team FIMA, also representing Yerevan, was crowned champions. The women`s podium included Team Geghashen in second place and Team Avan, also from Yerevan, finishing in third.
The top three teams in both genders were awarded medals and trophies. Additionally, special prizes were presented to outstanding individual players in recognition of their performance.
This is an exciting period for volleyball in Armenia. Later this summer, the capital city, Yerevan, is scheduled to host the Final Round of the #EuroVolleyU16M championship. This event will be the first of such significance to be held in the Caucasus country.
Jasper Thornfield 
Finley Blackwood