The U21 Women's World Championship, held in Indonesia, has already made history with the exceptional achievement of a young volleyball player. Alida Mei Bennour from Algeria scored a phenomenal 51 points in a single match, breaking the official record for tournaments under the auspices of FIVB.
The Historic Match
On Saturday, the Algerian team played against Mexico in a match for 23rd-24th place. Although the Algerians lost after a tie-break, it was captain Alida Mei Bennour who stole the spotlight. She made 47 successful attacks, added 3 aces and 1 block, finishing with an attacking efficiency of 47% from a total of 101 receptions.
This is a record-breaking achievement, surpassing all previously known results in official FIVB matches. For comparison - in the Algerian team, the next highest scorer was Darine Malak Abou with only 9 points, while the best in the Mexican squad, Aylin Ravel, finished with 20.
Scorers Ranking
The updated statistics clearly show that Alida Mei Bennour continues to dominate as a leader - now with 156 points, of which an impressive 138 are in attack. Her strength is in attack, while in block and serve she has more moderate indicators.
Iva Dudova from Bulgaria also impresses with her 146 points and a more balanced distribution between attack, block, and serve. This places her in a close second place and establishes her as one of the most versatile players in the tournament.
| Rank | Player | Team | Total Points | Attack Points | Block | Aces |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alida Mei Bennour | Algeria | 156 | 138 | 11 | 7 |
| 2 | Iva Dudova | Bulgaria | 146 | 125 | 13 | 8 |
Bennour's superiority is clearly visible. She is not just a leader, but unequivocally surpasses everyone in the tournament. Such dominance from such a young player speaks to exceptional potential.
The Young Star and Her Future
Alida Bennour was born in 2007 and is already the captain of Algeria's national team. After the World Championship, she will start her professional career with French club Vandœuvre Nancy. In an interview forVolleyball Worldshe highlighted the difference between African and European volleyball:
"In Africa, we don't have the same style as other countries. I played in Algeria, and now I play in France. There's a big difference on the court. In my experience, I think this is very positive. I will work hard to develop."
Her goals are ambitious - to play in Italy and Turkey, the two leading women's leagues in the world.
With her performance in Indonesia, Alida May Bennour not only helped her team but also etched her name in volleyball history. At 18, she is already an FIVB record-holder and a future star the world will be watching.
