The National Gendarmerie team (GNVBC), the reigning champion of Madagascar, faced a setback in the Zone 7 Volleyball Champion Clubs Cup, stopping just short of the semi-finals. The Malagasy team lost to Tampon Geko Volley from Reunion with a score of 2 sets to 3 (16/25, 20/25, 26/24, 25/23, 11/15). The coach, Etienne Raharisena, expressed disappointment, mentioning that they started playing well but woke up too late. Tampon Geko Volley from Reunion secured a spot in the semi-finals along with the Mauritians of Rivière Rampart, who finished 2nd in the group.
VOLLEYBALL/CHAMPION CLUBS CUP: THE MALAGASY GENDARMES ELIMINATED!
