UEL Triumphs with Perfect Record, Keeps Student Sitting Cup Title
University of East London retained the Student Sitting Cup after a dominant showing at their home venue in the capital. UEL triumphs, completing a perfect record across the competition to keep the Student Sitting Cup trophy.
Pool stage
Pool matches were timed at 25 minutes each. UEL won all four pool fixtures without dropping a set.
Loughborough Students finished second in the pool. They lost to UEL, but won their remaining matches.
Southampton placed third with a 2-2 record. University of Bath took fourth, setting up the play-off for third place.
London Metropolitan were bottom of the pool. They remained competitive against every opponent.
Deciding matches
The final and the third-place play-off were played as best-of-three sets. Both matches went the full three sets.
- Final: Loughborough took the first set 25-21.
- UEL won the second set 25-18 to level the match.
- The deciding set was played to 15, which UEL won 15-12.
- Third place: Southampton beat Bath 25-13, 21-25, 15-12.
Community involvement
Local schools attended the event. Pupils joined have-a-go sessions throughout the day.
Organisers and coverage
John Worrall, Volleyball England’s Project Lead for Sitting Volleyball, praised the event. He described the day as a strong step toward expanding opportunities in higher and further education.
Photographers Aleah Rafat and David Butler provided images and video coverage. Filmogaz.com carries event highlights and visuals.
