Hiyala are the champions of HZJ Volleyball Tournament 2023 organized by Hanimaadhoo Zuvaanunge Jamiyya (HZJ). Hiyala won the final match played against Rare Squad 3 sets to 2 sets.The sets went 25/23, 23/25, 20/25, 26/24, and 15/09. Aminath Areesha of Hiyala was selected as the best player of the Match. In addition, Areesha was selected as the best player of the match. She also won best player of the each match played at the tournament. Top six players of the tournament are:
  • Khadheeja Abdul Samad – Ummeedhu
  • Aishath Mohamed – Ummeedhu
  • Aroosha Ali – Hiyala
  • Aiminath Aroosha – Hiyala
  • Aishath Reesha - Rare Squad
  • Shahumeela Abdul Hakeem - Rare Squad
A total of five teams participated in the tournament. They are Hiyala, Barefoot, Rooh, Ummeedh and Reyru Squad. The objectives of organizing the tournament are to inculcate and revive the spirit of the sports among the women of Hanimaadhoo, to enhance their volleyball skills, to improve unity among people, and allow them to play volleyball in a competitive environment. Hanimaadhoo Zuvaanunge Jamiyya, which was registered in 1993, has been working for the development of the island since they were established. Moreover, they have won the National Award in 2016. This is the 30th consecutive year that the organization has been running unabated.