MEVZA President and Director hail Cyprus leading role and steady growth, Pafiakos and Olympiada Neapolis crowned Super Cup winners

The President of the Middle European Volleyball Zonal Association (MEVZA), Valentina Bifflin and MEVZA Director and Croatian Volleyball Federation President Frane Zanic, recently paid a visit to Cyprus as official guests of the Cyprus Volleyball Federation, thereby reaffirming the strong co-operation between the two organisations.

On Friday evening, the MEVZA officials attended the men’s Super Cup Final match held in Afrodite Hall featuring reigning national champions and cup holders Pafiakos PAFOS against the runners-up from the last edition of the national cup, Anorthosis FAMAGUSTA. Mrs Bifflin and Mr Zanic took part in the awards ceremony following an exciting matchup which was won by Pafiakos PAFOS (3-1). It was Pafiakos 5th Super Cup title since the inception of the competition back in 1992.

The next morning, the two MEVZA officials addressed the annual General Assembly of the Cyprus Volleyball Federation. NF President Dr Costas Constantinou warmly welcomed the guests and before the start of the Assembly, a minute’s silence was observed to pay tribute to Honorary BoA Member, former Small Countries Division President and Honorary NF President Andreas Stavrou, who passed away earlier this year. 

In their addresses, Mrs Bifflin and Mr Zanic emphasised the importance of Cyprus’s involvement in the zonal association and how much Cyprus Volleyball has progressed over the last two years. This was the very first time in Cyprus Volleyball history that delegates attending the General Assembly had been addressed by foreign officials.

To recognise their contribution and continued support, the Cyprus Volleyball Federation President presented  the MEVZA representatives with commemorative plaques - small replicas of the Super Cup shields designed for the 2025 edition of the competition.

Later that day, the MEVZA delegation attended the women’s Super Cup Final featuring national league and cup holders Olympiada Neapolis and national cup silver medallists Apollon LIMASSOL. The match contested at Lefkotheo Hall in Nicosia ended with Olympiada Neapolis beating Apollon in straight sets to celebrate their fourth straight title in the competition. The MEVZA President and Director joined the awards ceremony as well.