22 years later, volleyball returns to Alvalade

Sporting Clube de Portugal has announced the return of volleyball as an official sport at the club, 22 years after the department last closed its doors.

The senior male team will compete in National Division I in the 2017/2018 season.

As the department's first signing Sporting Clube de Portugal has announced Miguel Maia will wear the captain's armband.

Miguel Maia issues rallying call for newly formed volleyball team

22 yeas on, on of Alvalade's most missed sports makes its return. Sporting CP's volleyball department closed back in 1995, but is now back in full force and will take part in National Division I next season.

Miguel Maia is the first name announced for the new team. The handball skipper proved more than aware of the responsibilities awaiting: "A lot of people wanted this to happen. We have to keep our heads, but we will have a team capable of fighting for titles. I can already imagine playing in a packed João Rocha Arena."