Sarikei’s Mega Electrical, Miri’s RRSS lift Dr Sim Kui Hian Cup
KUCHING: Mega Electrical from Sarikei and Riam Road Secondary School ( RRSS) of Miri were crowned the men’s and women’s champions respectively of the 2nd Datuk Dr Sim Kui Hian Cup Volleyball Championship at the MBKS Indoor Stadium here on Saturday night.
Mega Electrical staved off a spirited fightback by IJM Land before winning 2-1 ( 25- 7, 20- 25, 15-11) to carry off the challenge trophy, the champion’s trophy and RM1,000 plus medals in the men’s competition.
IJM Land collected RM600, a trophy and medals.
The play- off for third spot saw RRSS edging PJVC 2-1 ( 25- 23, 24- 26, 15-12) to collect RM300, a trophy and medals while the latter received RM200, a trophy and medals.
RRSS, however, were not to be denied top honours as they clinched the women’s crown with a 2- 0 ( 25-13, 25-21) win over Cammaradie Eternally in the final.
They received RM800, the champion’s trophy and medals while Cammaradie Eternally were awarded RM500, a trophy and medals.
CV’S finished third after they beat PJVC 2- 0 ( 25- 20, 25-19) in the play- off to receive RM300, a trophy and medals while the latter received RM200, a trophy and medals.
MBKS councillor Kho Teck Wan, who represented the Minister of Local Government and Housing Datuk Prof Dr Sim Kui Hian, closed the event and gave away the prizes.
Also present were Kuching Division Volleyball Association ( KDVA) chairman Tay Chang Seng and vice chairman Andrew Ting Ing Ying.
The eight- day championship organised by KDVA attracted 15 men and eight women’s teams from Miri, Sarikei, Lundu, Police and Kuching.