A national volleyball tournament in Lancashire attracted players from as far afield as Leicester and Walsall.

Volleyball is one of the most popular sports within sections of the Asian community with players young and old competing.

This event held at Bangor Street Community Centre, Blackburn, was kindly sponsored by Adams Upholstery and organised by Mahmad Sadek and family.

Competing teams included, Leicester, Darleston, Blackburn Adam, Batley, Blackburn Stars, Dabhel, Walsall Kaalakachha A and Kaalakachha B.

Dabhel proved too hot to handle on the day beating Kaalakachha A in the final.

They were presented the trophy by Adbul Haq Bangi and Adam Bangi.

The Best Neti Award went to Shokay of Kaalakachha and Best Service Award was presented to Imran of Leicester.

The player of the tournament trophy went to Shoyab of Kalakachha.