Ealing's boys' volleyball team clinched the bronze medal at this year's London Youth Games, marking a significant achievement for the borough's young athletes.

The tournament, held at UEL SportsDock, saw teams from across London vying for the youth volleyball title. Ealing's squad advanced to the semi-finals, narrowly missing a spot in the final, and ultimately secured third place behind champions Kingston and runners-up Westminster.

Team manager Gabriel Dan praised the players' performance, stating, "It's been a fantastic achievement for Ealing; we all had fun. We narrowly lost in the semi-final, but I'm immensely proud; they all played really well. We look forward to coming back next year, doing it all again, and hopefully coming back with a gold."

Player Samir reflected on the experience, emphasizing that the event was about more than just medals. "We got third place, so I'm happy to get a medal. London Youth Games is enjoyable; it's challenging; you meet new people; you play with new people; you see how other people play; you get more experience, and you play to the best of your ability," he said.

In the girls' competition, Richmond emerged victorious, with Merton and Haringey taking second and third places, respectively.

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