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 VC plays against Bishkek in the CAVA Men’s Champions League final on July 23, 2025. (Sun Photo/Moosa Nadheem)
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.
Zhaiyk VC plays against Bishkek in the CAVA Men’s Champions League final on July 23, 2025. (Sun Photo/Moosa Nadheem)
All matches of the tournament were broadcast live by SSTV. Sun Siyam Media Group served as the official media partner for the event.