The Final Round of the European Under-16 Men`s Volleyball Championship (#EuroVolleyU16M) commenced on July 23 in Yerevan, bringing together the 16 strongest teams from across the continent. The Armenian Volleyball Federation had extensively prepared for this historic event. Matches are being held at the Gazprom-Armenia Sports Complex and the Russian-Armenian (Slavonic) University sports facilities.
Daily, fans in Armenia can enjoy eight thrilling matches. The championship unofficially began on July 19 in central Yerevan, where the Armenian U16 national team was introduced to the public, accompanied by the tournament mascot, Hovazik.
After two days of competition, teams from Poland, Greece, and Spain have achieved a perfect record with two wins each in Pool I. The Czech Republic, reigning champions Italy, and France also boast two wins without a single loss in Pool II.
Organizers have established a special award for the best scorer of each opening day match. These prizes were presented by Nina Muradyan, a legend of Armenian volleyball, silver medalist of the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games, and European champion, who serves as an honored guest and ambassador for the championship.
The tournament in Yerevan will continue until August 3, when the champions of this truly exciting competition, showcasing the future stars of European volleyball, will be crowned.
Jasper Thornfield 
Finley Blackwood