The partnership of Keshnee Moodley and Nina Wiesheryr came back to outscore the squad of Sphiwe Radebe and Nadia Riabkrathok 2-1 to win the 6th leg of the Beach Volleyball Tour at New Beach in Durban.
The highly-contested final saw Volleyball South Africa complet its 6th Leg of FIVB Homologated Beach Volleyball Tour, held from 24 to 25 April 2021.
The South African’s 6th Leg, which was the 1st Leg of the Durban Tour, was attended by 5 teams in the women’s section.
Recapitulating on the last event, the Durban Tour was staged after SA Volleyball had successfully concluded its 5 Legs of FIVB Homologated Tours which were held in Cape Town in the past weeks.
KwaZulu-Natal Volleyball Union President Mr Deva Moodliar expressed that that the first leg of the Durban tour was well organized, and a great performance was displayed.
“We were commended by the participants for staging a tourney of that nature,” said Moodliar. “Moreover, the players are happy to see the competitions taking place once again after the long break imposed by COVID-19, and they are looking forward to participate in the upcoming tourneys.”
Sharing the same sentiments, the President of Volleyball South Africa Mr. Anthony Mokoena was overwhelmed by how the tournament was organized and he thanked KZN Volleyball for their hard-working spirit to ensure that the event was successful.
Mokoena further advised players to respect the competitions and the rules of the game since the games are used as part of the preparations for the Tokyo Olympic Qualifications.
Final Results of the 6th leg of the Beach Volleyball Tour at New Beach on 24 and 25 April 2021, at New Beach in Durban:
Semi-Final 1:
The partnership of Keshnee Moodley and Nina Wiesheryr defeated the association of Ayanda Radebe and Adisa Mercy by 2-0 (21-10 and 21-13).
Semi-Final 2:
The alliance of Sphiwe Radebe and Nadia Riabkrathok overpowered the team of Phindile Xoro and Itumeleng Motlokoa by 2-0 (21-15 and 21-17).
3rd/4th Place:
The duo Phindile Xoro and Itumeleng Motlokoa emerged as the bronze medalist on women section after outshining the lineup of Ayanda Radebe and Adisa Mercy by 2-0 (21-15 and 21-16).
Final:
The highly contested finals were won by the partnership of Keshnee Moodley and Nina Wiesheryr after outscoring the squad of Sphiwe Radebe and Nadia Riabkrathok by 2-1 (18-21, 21-19 and 15-11).
Photo 1 Caption: Volleyball South Africa completed its 6th Leg of FIVB Homologated Beach Volleyball Tour which was held on the 24th and 25th of April 2021 in Durban, New Beach. Photo: Darren Stewart (Volleyball SA)
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