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Modi to Virtually Inaugurate 72nd Senior National Volleyball Championship in Varanasi on Sunday

The event brings 58 teams to Sigra’s Dr Sampurnanand Stadium from January 4 to 11.

Overview

  • The inauguration is scheduled for 12 noon on January 4 via video conference, officials said.
  • Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, who leads the state volleyball association, will attend at the venue.
  • Matches will be held at Dr Sampurnanand Sports Stadium, featuring 30 men’s and 28 women’s teams with a total of 1,044 players.
  • Observers from the International Volleyball Federation will be present, and Uttar Pradesh hosts the championship for the first time since 1984.
  • Organisers plan to sign a memorandum of understanding between the Sports Authority of India and the Uttar Pradesh Sports Department for a Centre of Excellence at the Sigra Sports Complex.