Motion text
That this House congratulates Northern Ireland Volleyball on their outstanding achievement in retaining the St Patrick's Challenge Trophy on 15 March 2025, an annual competition between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland; acknowledges the triumph of the four Northern Ireland National Teams, who defeated their counterparts by three matches to one; recognises that many of the talented athletes involved are from Upper Bann constituency and serve as excellent role models; praises the exceptional work of the Northern Ireland Volleyball Federation, whose volunteers work tirelessly to raise the profile of volleyball, introduce more people to the sport, and prepare squads for international competition; commends the fast, skilful, and competitive nature of volleyball, a sport that is accessible to all and played with great respect and spirit; notes the successful hosting of these international fixtures at South Lakes Leisure Centre, and congratulates Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council for their support in hosting the event; encourages the council to continue backing Northern Ireland Volleyball; further recognises the sold-out nature of the event and looks forward to the planned 5 Nation Volleyball Championship at the venue in June 2026; and calls on SportNI to continue its support for Northern Ireland Volleyball in helping the sport to grow and reach its full potential.
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