Zhaiyk triumphs over Bishkek to win CAVA Men’s Champions League

Kazakh champions Zhaiyk VC have defeated Kyrgyzstani champions Bishkek to claim the title at the 2025 CAVA Men’s Champions League.

Zhaiyk secured a 3-1 set victory over Bishkek, marking the most significant triumph in both the club’s history and Kazakhstani club volleyball. With this win, Zhaiyk has qualified for the AVC Club Champions League, the largest volleyball competition in Asia.

Zhaiyk won the first set 25-24 and continued their momentum by taking the second set 25-21. Bishkek fought back to claim the third set 25-20, but Zhaiyk sealed the victory by winning the fourth set 25-22, securing the championship title.

The tournament’s dream team was selected after the final match. They are:

• Best Outside Hitter – Murad Jehan (15), Help Nepal
• Best Outside Hitter – Omurbek Zhunuso (10), Zhaiyk VC
• Best Middle Blocker – Nurislam Medetbek Uulu (4), Bishkek
• Best Middle Blocker – Vladimir Prokofyev (3), Zhaiyk VC
• Best Setter – Volodymyr Kovalchuk (13), Zhaiyk VC
• Best Libero – Santosh Rai (12), Help Nepal
• Best Opposition Player - Vitaliy Erdshtein (6), Zhaiyk VC

The final match of the tournament was attended by Higher Education Minister Dr. Ali Haidar Ahmed as the chief guest. The match was also attended by Commissioner of Sports Mohamed Tholal.

All matches of the tournament were broadcast live by SSTV. Sun Siyam Media Group served as the official media partner for the event.