PAM books first win

SEMARANG (JP): Central Java's PAM volleyball team booked its first victory on the first day of national inter-club volleyball championships at the Jati Diri sports hall on Monday.

PAM defeated Alco Telkom of West Java 25-18, 25-1, 25-22 in the men's division.

Apac Inti, also of Central Java, beat newcomer Bajana of East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) with a 25-14, 25-21, 23-25, 25-12 victory.

Meanwhile in the women's division, Sphinx of East Java defeated Tugu Muda of Central Java 25-22, 25-17 25-22.

The chairwoman of the Indonesian Volleyball Association (PBVSI), Rita Subowo opened the championships which will end on June 3. Eleven teams in the men's division and five teams in the women's division are competing at the event. (har)