72nd National Volleyball Tournament To Be Inaugurated Today
- 72nd National Volleyball Tournament inauguration in Varanasi
- 72nd National Volleyball Tournament to feature 58 teams
The 72nd National Volleyball Tournament will be inaugurated on January 4, 2026, marking a major national sporting event. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate the tournament at 12 noon through video conferencing. The inaugural ceremony will take place at Dr. Sampoornanand Sports Stadium in Varanasi. The event signals the formal start of a week long competition that will bring together teams from across the country.
The tournament will be held from January 4 to January 11. During this period, players from various states and institutions will compete in multiple matches. More than 1,000 players will take part in the competition. They will represent 58 teams drawn from different regions and organisations. Therefore, the tournament is expected to reflect the wide reach of volleyball across India.
The organisers expect the 72nd National Volleyball Tournament to showcase a high standard of competition. It will also highlight sportsmanship and skill among the participating players. Meanwhile, the presence of teams from across the country underlines the national character of the event. The scale of participation points to the importance of the tournament within the Indian volleyball calendar.
Hosting the tournament in Varanasi carries wider significance. The event underscores a growing emphasis on strengthening sports infrastructure in the city. It also reflects ongoing efforts to promote athletic development through national level competitions. Therefore, the tournament adds to the city’s role in supporting organised sports.
Varanasi has increasingly hosted major national events in recent years. In this context, the 72nd National Volleyball Tournament further enhances the city’s profile as a venue for large scale sporting initiatives. Also, the event aligns with the city’s expanding role in hosting significant cultural and sporting programmes. Later, as the matches progress, the tournament is expected to draw attention to emerging and established volleyball talent from across India.
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