The volleyball competitions at the Third Asian Youth Games – Bahrain 2025 witnessed widespread public interaction and an enthusiastic atmosphere that reflected the high competitive level of the tournament, in light of the strong performances presented by the participating teams, which contributed to attracting visitors and fans from various countries of the Asian continent.
The attendees praised the distinguished organization, good reception, and quality of facilities in the stadium hosting the events, stressing that the third edition hosted by Bahrain provides an integrated experience that combines sporting enjoyment with a high competitive atmosphere.
British European Triathlon Champion Dave Juggins praised the level of organization, stressing that the tournament represents an ideal environment to motivate young athletes. He said: “The atmosphere is excellent, and we are a family that cares about sports, and it is wonderful to be here.”
His grandson, James Weldon, pointed out that the level of the tournament exceeds the events he witnessed, praising the quality of the equipment and organization and the support it provides to young talents.
German Reinhard Mahn also expressed his admiration for the organization, describing the tournament as wonderful, stressing that all details are managed with high professionalism.
On her first visit to Bahrain, Stephen Franceca explained that the experience was inspiring and gave her great motivation to continue her sports career, expressing her hope to represent her country in the future.
In the stands, an Indonesian fan expressed his pride in his country’s outstanding performance, explaining that this was his first time watching a match outside Indonesia.
He praised the attendance and public interaction that gave the tournament a special character, stressing his pride in the team’s qualification to the quarter-finals.
Filipino fans Myla Prioso Shamsin and Ramil Faustino also continued their great encouragement for their team, expressing their satisfaction with the team’s performance and their ambition to reach the semi-finals, praising the spirit of the young players and their determination to give their best on the field.
Volleyball competitions are witnessing an increasing presence as the tournament moves to more exciting stages, within the third edition of the Asian Youth Games, which Bahrain is hosting with the wide participation of the continent’s teams, which enhances the spirit of sports competition and dedicates the role of sports in rapprochement between Asian peoples.
