Dhivehi Sifainge Club (DSC) have been crowned National Volleyball League 2026 champions after defeating Club HDC 3–1 in sets, continuing the club’s impressive run of success in Maldivian volleyball.
The title adds to DSC’s achievements last year, when the club won the Association Cup, National League and National Volleyball Championship.
DSC’s championship campaign was built on a strong start, with the team winning its first three matches without dropping a match. They opened with a 3–0 victory over Lions Recreation Club before defeating Club MTCC 3–1. DSC then recorded another straight-sets win, beating Police Club 3–0.
The team’s consistency carried through the competition, culminating in the 3–1 victory over Club HDC that secured the league title.
The final standings placed DSC at the top of Pool A with a perfect record of four wins from four matches. The champions collected 12 points, winning all 12 sets played and losing only two, with a set difference of +10.
Police Club finished second with eight points from four matches, recording three wins and one loss. Club HDC took third place with seven points after winning two matches and losing two. Club MTCC finished fourth with three points, while Lions Recreation Club ended the pool without a win or a point.
Individual awards and Dream Team
DSC’s success was reflected in the individual awards, with Hussain Razzan named Most Valuable Player and Fahad Raza receiving the Most Valuable Foreign Player award. DSC head coach Junaid Abdulla was named Most Valuable Coach.
Police Club’s Ahmed Ilham Ali received the Most Promising Player (Under-21) award.
The tournament’s Dream Team:
- Adam Naseem — Dhivehi Sifainge Club
- Ahmed Nafiu — Police Club
- Ismail Sajid (Kudakaatte) — Club HDC
- Adam Fairooz — Dhivehi Sifainge Club
- Hussain Shahid (Shaadu) — Dhivehi Sifainge Club
- Hussain Razzan — Dhivehi Sifainge Club
- Mohamed Naeem (Ninetey) — Police Club
With the 2026 National Volleyball League title secured, DSC have added another achievement to a period of sustained success, following their three-title campaign in 2025.
