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UNB, Cox's Bazar

India and Nepal Police reached the semifinals of both men's and women's group of International Beach Volleyball tournament winning their respective matches at the Laboni Point of the resort town on Tuesday.

In the men's semis today (Wednesday), India will face Bangladesh Rifles, while Nepal Police meet Bangladesh Navy.

In the women's semis, India will play Abahani Limited, while Nepal Police meet Indonesia today (Wednesday) at the same venue.

In the day's men's group matches, India defeated Bangladesh Navy 21-18, 21-15, while Nepal Police beat Bangladesh Police 21-18, 21-14.

In the women's section, India beat Nepal Police 21-12, 21-11 points, Abahani Limited beat Mitali Sangha 21-15, 21-13, Nepal Police overcame SNT 21-17, 19-21, 15-5, and Indonesia defeated Jawlakhel Sports Club of Nepal 21-14, 21-8.

Fifteen teams -- eight men's and seven women's -- are taking part in the competition.

Participating men's team: India, Nepal Police, Bangladesh Police, Bangladesh Navy, Bangladesh Air Force, Bangladesh Rifles, PDB and Cox's Bazar Eleven.

Women's team: Indonesia, India, Nepal Police, Abahani Limited, SNT, Jawlakhel Sports Club (Nepal) and Mitali Sangha.