DAR ES SALAAM, Oct. 16 -- TANZANIAN side Nyika and Kenyas Prisons teams delivered standout performances to claim the women and mens titles respectively at the 26th Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Volleyball Tournament.

The five-day tournament concluded on Tuesday at the Mwembeyanga grounds in Dar es Salaam. Nyika displayed resilience and skill to defeat Zambias Falcon in a thrilling womens final, winning 3-1 to secure the championship in front of a home crowd.

The Tanzanian team showed composure under pressure and cohesive teamwork, marking a promising moment for womens volleyball in the country.

In the womens third-place playoff, it was an all-Tanzanian showdown, with JKT edging out Star Girls 3-1 to finish on the podium.

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