Dubai: The Darul Huda School from Al Ain emerged as the champions of the third Central inter school volleyball tournament.
In the final of the tournament played at the floodlit court of the Central School in Dubai, Darul Huda defeated New Indian Model School (NIMS) Dubai, A team.
Though Darul Huda won the match by straight sets in the best of five matches, it was keenly fought.
Darul Huda stamped their authority with a 25-23, 25-22, 25-20 victory.
The architect of Darul Huda's victory was Mohammad Taj. The spikes by Taj took the NIMS by surprise many times.
NIMS skipper Shameer tried his best to put up a combined effort but failed to clinch a set.
Taj, who is also the skipper of Darul Huda team, received the winners trophy, Shameer of NIMS Dubai was declared the best performer while Mohammad Taj received the best spiker award of the tournament.
Every member of the winner team was honoured with a gold medal while the runner-up team members received silver medals.
Darul Huda reached the final beating hosts Central School while NIMS Dubai A team beat NIMS Sharjah in the semifinal.