PM Narendra Modi Virtually Inaugurates 72nd National Volleyball Tournament in Varanasi, UP
On January 04 2026, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi inaugurated the 72nd edition of the National Volleyball Tournament (Senior National Championship) at Dr. Sampurnanand Sports Stadium in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh (UP) via video conferencing.
On January 04 2026, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi inaugurated the 72nd edition of the National Volleyball Tournament (Senior National Championship) at Dr. Sampurnanand Sports Stadium in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh (UP) via video conferencing.
- UP’s CM Yogi Adityanath was present among other key dignitaries at the inaugural event.
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- What? Virtual Inauguration of 72nd National Volleyball Tournament
- Inaugurated by: PM Narendra Modi
- Venue: Sampoornand Sports Stadium (Varanasi, UP)
- Duration: January 4 to 11, 2026
- Teams: 58 (across various states and institutions)
- Organizers: Volleyball Federation of India (VFI) in collaboration with UP government
- Mascots: ‘Nandu’ (Nandi bull) & ‘Neera’ (Ganga River Dolphin).
About 72nd National Volleyball Tournament:
Organizers: The tournament was organized by the Volleyball Federation of India (VFI) in collaboration with the UP government.
Participants: The tournament, scheduled to be held till January 11, 2026, is expected to witness the participation of over 1,000 players, representing 58 teams, from across the country.
Mascots: For the 72nd Senior National Volleyball Championship, the organizers unveiled two mascots: ‘Nandu’, inspired by the Nandi bull for strength, and ‘Neera’, the Ganga River Dolphin symbolizing environmental awareness.
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