More than 500 players from across the United Arab Emirates came together for the Unity Volleyball League Season 2, a major gathering that celebrated teamwork, talent, and the growing strength of the country’s volleyball community.
Organized by CL Sports Services and Centerline Volleyball Academy, the first Filipino volleyball academy in the UAE, the event united 10 volleyball academies in a full day of competition at Sajaya Ladies Club in Sharjah. Teams competed across multiple divisions, including Under-12, Under-15, Under-18, and Under-21 for both male and female categories.
The league showcased the high level of skill, discipline, and passion among young athletes while fostering camaraderie among academies and supporters. Each match reflected the shared goal of building a more connected and competitive volleyball scene across the country.
For Centerline Volleyball Academy, organizing the league marked a proud milestone for the Filipino community in the UAE. The academy’s efforts underscored the vital role Filipinos play in promoting sportsmanship and youth development throughout the Emirates.
“I am very proud to say that this event was started and founded by a Filipino. Today, our Filipino youth will compete with other academies, showcasing not only their skills but also their perseverance, hard work, and dedication,” said Coach Jove Mogol and Coach John Mervyn Magtip, head coach and managing director of Centerline.
“Centerline envisions preparing our trainees not only to excel in this sport but also to become responsible individuals in the future,” they added.
As the league concluded, it reinforced its core message: unity through sport remains the driving force behind the continued growth of volleyball in the UAE.
