Y2J@ArmsWideOpen: October 2011

Friday, October 21, 2011

Sibu Super Series (Volley Ball)

I must say that I had to think twice before I write this article as I know some of the reader might not feel comfortable reading this…but, this is one post that too good to be left unshared. Hahahaha. Yeah, it started as casual outing watching volley ball tournament but end up as one of the most memorable event this year. So, what is it about Sibu Super Series? Well, it gathers the best team around Sarawak to participate in Super Series held at Rejang Park. Me and my friend (Mr. Alex) come straight from MSSM under 13 to watch the tournament. He told me about a group of Iron Lady (yes! You read it right! I watched Iron Lady movie years ago) from Thailand participating in Sibu Super Series…so we made up our mind, and came straight to the venue. To our horror, there were no parking outside the venue and from my car I could see the venue was jammed pack with the crowd. Gah…luckily we manage to make a short detour around the housing area and manage to find an empty car park just behind the venue.

We arrived at 7.20 pm and waited for nearly two hours before the next match involving the Iron Lady Team and ATM (Angkatan Tentera Malaysia). Finally, they arrived in their red jersey with Chiang Rai VC (Chiang Rai Volley Ball Club) written at their back. We could see them wearing makeup before they warming up! Hehehe..such a funny sight. Deep in my mind I can guarantee the ATM team would leave no mercy on them and they would walk out badly beaten.

As the match goes, Chiang Rai VC maintains their composure, showing their skillful moves and delighting the crowd with their creative serves!! They were really good, no kidding! Eventually, they beat ATM team three sets straight!! (the ATM team didn’t even manage to reach 20 points in all three sets!!). Gosh! How can someone with soft attitude, fragile and (ahem) flowery man beating a masculine, thick moustache and manly man with ease??? Hahahaha. Anyway, I basically chose Natasha (his name wasn’t Natasha but me and my friend named him that way for some reason,ghehehe)…and yes, I took some pictures of them with my cheap headphone camera.

We heard that they went straight to the final on Sunday as they never lose. Again, we decided to watch the final match with another friend, Mr. Molin. I showed him their videos which I captured the other night and that was enough to persuade him to tag along..Hahaha. This time around, I have prepared my own camera. We arrived in time and manage to find the best spot to stand, close enough to feel the exciting atmosphere.

Women’s Final

Chiang Rai VC…

Warming up session…

Even when they were warming up they were willing

to pose for group photo…

Let the match begins…

In the final, Chiang Rai VC met Sibu team (sponsored by prudential, cough!). Initially I thought the Sibu team was stronger than ATM, but unexpectedly Chiang Rai VC triumph the final match with a clean three sets win!! As the winner, they went home with RM 3000 prize. Their libero player was also chosen as the best player.