Lubna Sohail, Secretary Ishaat, Lajna Imaillah UK
On 17 February 2024, Lajna Imaillah UK held its National Volleyball Tournament. In previous years, Lajna Imaillah UK has been the host of international and European volleyball tournaments; however, this time the game was brought closer to home.
The competing teams were divided region by region, with a place on the team only being allocated following a chain of trying practices and tryouts. These had been taking place for weeks before the tournament in halls and spaces local to each region. A total of 11 teams were formed and took part in the tournament; these are as follows: Ayesha, Baitul Futuh, Baitun Noor, East, Islamabad, London, Middlesex, Midlands, North East, North West, and South Region.
The matchday began with all players standing lined up in their respective teams, followed by a recitation from the Holy Quran and the Lajna pledge, conducted by Sadr Lajna Imaillah UK. Following this, the rules and regulations of the game were shared, along with other housekeeping announcements. Finally, Sadr Sahiba led all members into silent prayer, which initiated the games.
The final took place between the Ayesha Region and the London Region. After a valiant effort from both teams, an astounding display of support from the crowds, and a thoughtful assessment from the referees, the Ayesha Region was declared the winner of the Lajna Imaillah UK National Volleyball Tournament 2024.
A prize ceremony was held at the end of the tournament to celebrate the efforts of all players, duty holders, and spectators who participated in this year’s tournament.