06/30/2026
As promised from Sunday night, we are updating our 18 Under volleyball players and teams. If you have questions or comments please call the UHF office, or email us at [email protected]. An email will be sent once the replacement medals have come in for pick up.
6/30/2026
To Our Hmong Volleyball Community,
We want to sincerely apologize to all of our HVB 18U athletes, families, coaches, and supporters.
Due to an ordering mistake on our part as the tournament host and host team, we did not have enough medals available to recognize all of our 18U medal winners. This was our responsibility, and we take full ownership of it.
We know that every medal represents the hard work, dedication, and sacrifices made by athletes throughout the year. While a medal is a small item, the moment of being recognized with your teammates is something you can't recreate. We're truly sorry that we took that moment away from some of our athletes.
We also want to make it clear that this was not a UHF issue. UHF, its leadership, staff, and volunteers have been incredible partners in supporting the growth of 18U volleyball and this tournament. This mistake was ours alone, and we don't want it to reflect on the commitment they have shown to this community and this sport.
Replacement medals have already been ordered and are expected to arrive within 2 weeks. As soon as they do, we will contact each affected team directly to make sure every athlete receives the medal they earned. We understand receiving them after the tournament isn't the same, but we're committed to making this right.
Thank you for your patience, your understanding, and your continued support of our tournament. We appreciate the trust you place in us, and we'll use this experience to ensure we do better moving forward.
Sincerely,
Hu, Joe, & Mee
18 Under Volleyball Coordinators,
Hmong International Freedom Festival