Leyla Tuifua

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Leyla Tuifua
Personal information
NationalityFrench
Born (1986-10-17) 17 October 1986 (age 38)
Mata Utu, Wallis and Futuna
Height178 cm (70 in)
Weight74 kg (163 lb)
Volleyball information
Positionsetter
Number8 (national team)
Career
YearsTeams
2013Flag placeholder.svg Vennelles VB
National team
2013 Flag of France.svg France

Leyla Tuifua (born 17 October 1986) is a French female former volleyball player, playing as a setter. She was part of the France women's national volleyball team.

She competed at the 2013 Women's European Volleyball Championship. [1] On club level she played for Vennelles VB.

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References

  1. "Team Roster – France". cev.lu. Retrieved 5 February 2016.