SIPITANG: A total of 17 teams competed in a lively closed and invitational volleyball tournament held at Kampung Kaban on Saturday.
The tournament organised by the Sipitang Warisan Coordinating Body in collaboration with the Kaban Village Youth featured nine men’s teams and eight women’s teams.
Majlis Daerah Beaufort (MDB) clinched the men’s championship title and RM500 in prize money. The runners-up position went to team Kelangsat, who took home RM300, while third place was shared between Bare-bare and AVC, each receiving RM200.
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The participating teams in the men’s division included Kelangsat, GAB’S, AVC, Ulun Taka, Lembaga Industri Getah Sabah (LIGS), Kaban, MDB, Bare-bare, and Konco.
Meanwhile, the women’s division featured Velocity VT, Mix Team, Kaban, VL’s, Saga Beaufort, S25, Lubak, and Ulun Taka.
The closing ceremony was officiated by Warisan Sipitang Information Chief Yusri Pungut, with earlier proceedings launched by Warisan Sindumin Coordinator Pengiran Yakub.
Yusri also presented the prizes for the men’s category, while Engrit Liaw handed out awards to the women’s winners.
Meanwhile, Parti Bersatu Rakyat Sabah (PBRS) Women’s Exco Maria Samuel, who was present throughout the event, expressed her pride in the tournament being held in her hometown.
“This has been a very festive event, and I came to show my support because it was held right here in my own village,” she said.
Maria also praised the unity displayed by the spectators and participants, who set aside political differences for the love of sport.
“Politics and sports should not mix. There is no point in division—events like this bring us back together as one,” she said.
