US EditionPM Modi to Inaugurate 72nd National Volleyball Championship in Varanasi
The week-long championship features 58 teams and over 1,000 players with selected athletes advancing to represent India internationally, promoting volleyball growth and infrastructure development.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the 72nd National Volleyball Tournament via video conferencing at 12 noon from Kashi, marking the start of the week-long event running January 4 to January 11 at the Dr Sampurnanand Sports Stadium.
- UP Volleyball Association secretary Sunil Kumar Tiwari said this is Varanasi's first time hosting the event and Uttar Pradesh is hosting after 1984; organisers said the championship aims to promote sports culture and develop talent for India’s international teams.
- The tournament field includes thirty men's and 28 women's teams, with more than 1,000 players expected across 58 teams, plus observers from the International Volleyball Federation and institutional sides including Railways and a combined armed forces team.
- Organising Committee president and Varanasi Mayor Ashok Tiwari said an MoU will be signed between SAI and the Uttar Pradesh Sports Department for a Centre of Excellence at Sigra, with state leaders present, reflecting strong support.
- Authorities say they have arranged tight security and facilities for players and officials to ensure smooth conduct, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier inaugurated the Grand International Exposition of Sacred Piprahwa Relics.
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Breaking: PM Narendra Modi to Virtually Inaugurate 72nd National Volleyball Tournament in Kashi
The 72nd National Volleyball Tournament is set to be inaugurated today in Kashi, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi launching the event virtually via video conferencing. The prestigious national tournament will see participation from 58 teams representing various states across the country. Nearly 1,000 players are expected to compete in the championship. The tournament will continue until January 11, with extensive preparations already completed …
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PM Modi to inaugurate 72nd National Volleyball Championship in Varanasi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the 72nd National Volleyball Championship on Sunday at noon through video conferencing, with Varanasi hosting the prestigious national-level tournament.
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Modi to inaugurate National Volleyball Tournament in Varanasi
New Delhi, Jan 3 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 72nd National Volleyball Tournament at the Dr Sampoorna nand Sports Stadium in Varanasi on Sunday. The tournament, being held from January 4 to 11, will witness participation from across India, with over 1,000 players competing as part of 58 teams representing various states […]
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