PVL 2022: Vipul Kumar looking forward to leading 'inexperienced' Hyderabad Black Hawks
2 years, 10 months ago

PVL 2022: Vipul Kumar looking forward to leading 'inexperienced' Hyderabad Black Hawks

The Hindu  

Hyderabad Black Hawks captain Vipul Kumar is thrilled to be leading a young and inexperienced side ahead of the Rupay Prime Volleyball League, which begins on February 5. The Black Hawks are responding well to the new 15-point system introduced by the league, according to the captain. Hyderabad Black Hawks will be up against Kochi Blue Spikers on Saturday at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad. The Rupay Prime Volleyball League 2022 will be telecast Live on SONY TEN1, SONY TEN 3, SONY TEN 4 & SONY TEN 2 channels from February 5 2022.

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Chennai to host Season 3 of Prime Volleyball League: Schedule, teams, format, live streaming info
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Chennai to host Season 3 of Prime Volleyball League: Schedule, teams, format, live streaming info

The Hindu  

The highly anticipated third edition of the Prime Volleyball League is set to begin on February 15, 2024, and will be hosted in Chennai. Speaking on hosting the upcoming season in Chennai, the Minister of Youth Welfare and Sports Development of Tamil Nadu, Shri Udhayanidhi Stalin said, “Ever since its inception, we have always wanted to host an edition of …

PVL 2023: Kolkata Thunderbolts brush aside Chennai Blitz, enter semifinal
1 year, 9 months ago

PVL 2023: Kolkata Thunderbolts brush aside Chennai Blitz, enter semifinal

The Hindu  

There were no surprises as Kolkata Thunderbolts brushed aside Chennai Blitz 4-1 and qualified for the semifinals of the Prime Volleyball League at the Rajiv Gandhi indoor stadium here on Monday night. Kolkata, perhaps the strongest team here and with big names like attacker Ashwal Rai, universal Vinit Kumar and American outside hitter Cody Caldwell, dominated the match and settled …

PVL 2023: Ahmedabad Defenders picks thrilling win over Kochi Blue Spikers, qualifies for semis
1 year, 9 months ago

PVL 2023: Ahmedabad Defenders picks thrilling win over Kochi Blue Spikers, qualifies for semis

The Hindu  

League leaders Ahmedabad Defenders staved off a strong challenge from home side Kochi Blue Spikers at 3-2 in the RuPay Prime Volleyball League at the Rajiv Gandhi indoor stadium here on Sunday night. Good support came from Nandagopal who apart from his smart spiking also took turns with Iranian Daniel Moatazedi and setter Muthusamy to keep the Kochi attackers Erin …

PVL 2023: Ahmedabad Defenders looks to continue dominance over home team Kochi Blue Spikers
1 year, 9 months ago

PVL 2023: Ahmedabad Defenders looks to continue dominance over home team Kochi Blue Spikers

The Hindu  

Ahmedabad Defenders have been in prime form in the second season of the Prime Volleyball League. The side led by Muthusamy Appavu will face off against the home team Kochi Blue Spikers at the Regional Sports Centre in Kochi on Sunday to continue its momentum. Meanwhile, Kochi Blue Spikers, who have not had the best of tournaments so far, will …

PVL 2023 Kochi leg set to begin on Friday; Calicut Heroes faces Chennai Blitz in first game
1 year, 10 months ago

PVL 2023 Kochi leg set to begin on Friday; Calicut Heroes faces Chennai Blitz in first game

The Hindu  

The second edition of Prime Volleyball League is set to begin its final leg in Kochi starting on Friday. In the first game of the Kochi leg, Calicut Heroes will face off against Chennai Blitz at the Regional Sports Centre. We hope the fans turn up in large numbers to enjoy the league.” Speaking on the popularity of volleyball in …

Black Hawks’ owner Abhishek Reddy bets big on the impact of Prime Volleyball League
1 year, 10 months ago

Black Hawks’ owner Abhishek Reddy bets big on the impact of Prime Volleyball League

The Hindu  

Abhishek Reddy Kanakala, principal owner of Hyderabad Black Hawks, believes that the Prime Volleyball League will be the most exciting league in the world of volleyball. PVL is going to the most exciting league in the world of volleyball, FIVB and other international bodies have taken the Indian league very seriously,” Abhishek said in a chat with The Hindu. Abhishek, …

‘PVL is set to be best volleyball league in world,’ says Hyderabad Black Hawks owner Abhishek Reddy Kanakala
1 year, 10 months ago

‘PVL is set to be best volleyball league in world,’ says Hyderabad Black Hawks owner Abhishek Reddy Kanakala

The Hindu  

Abhishek Reddy Kanakala, the principal owner of Hyderabad Black Hawks, believes that the Prime Volleyball League will be the most exciting contest in the world of volleyball. In an interview with Sportstar, philanthropist Abhishek, previously the co-owner of Bengaluru Raptors, the Premier Badminton League franchise, shared his views on the PVL, sponsors, chances of Hawks in 2023 and allied issues. …

Prime Volleyball League 2023: Hyderabad Black Hawks faces Bengaluru Torpedoes in a high-stakes clash
1 year, 10 months ago

Prime Volleyball League 2023: Hyderabad Black Hawks faces Bengaluru Torpedoes in a high-stakes clash

The Hindu  

The Hyderabad leg of the second season of the Prime Volleyball League will culminate with the hosts Hyderabad Blackhawks taking on a resurgent Bengaluru Torpedoes at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium on Tuesday. Varun GS, the attacker from the Hyderabad Black Hawks unit is confident of his team’s prospects ahead of the crucial encounter. “The coach is always reiterating the importance …

PVL CEO Joy Bhattacharjya- We have no relationship or conflict with VFI
1 year, 10 months ago

PVL CEO Joy Bhattacharjya- We have no relationship or conflict with VFI

The Hindu  

Joy Bhattacharjya, Chief Executive Officer of the on-going Prime Volleyball League, said one of the biggest positives of the PVL has been the emergence of the young talent. The owners are excited about how we can make this league grow and the fact that the champion team will represent India in the World Club Championship Q: Were there any specific …

Bigger, better, bolder: PVL goes global in brand-new season but 'it's just a start', says Tuhin Mishra
1 year, 10 months ago

Bigger, better, bolder: PVL goes global in brand-new season but 'it's just a start', says Tuhin Mishra

Hindustan Times  

The 2023 edition of the RuPay Prime Volleyball League opened on February 4 with defending champions Kolkata Thunderbolts registering a thrilling win over Bengaluru Torpedoes. A still from PVL season 2 opener between Bengaluru Torpedoes and Kolkata Thunderbolts In a massive boost to Indian sporting landscape, it was also confirmed by the International Volleyball Federation and its commercial unit Volleyball …

Prime Volleyball League 2023: Thunderbolts’ Ashwal Rai keen to protect ‘defending champion’ tag
1 year, 10 months ago

Prime Volleyball League 2023: Thunderbolts’ Ashwal Rai keen to protect ‘defending champion’ tag

The Hindu  

At 6 ft 8 inches, volleyball player Ashwal Rai knows a thing or two about towering over the rest. Under his leadership, his team Kolkata Thunderbolts experienced the sweet taste of success by winning the inaugural Prime Volleyball League last year. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Ashwal and his teammates are in no mood to let the trophy go elsewhere …

PVL 2023: All you need to know, teams, format, rules, live streaming info, when and where to watch
1 year, 10 months ago

PVL 2023: All you need to know, teams, format, rules, live streaming info, when and where to watch

The Hindu  

The Prime Volleyball League season 2 will be held across three cities Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Kochi from February 4 to March 5. PVL 2023 SCHEDULE | Bengaluru Torpedoes takes on defending champion Kolkata Thunderbolts in season opener TEAMS TAKING PART IN PVL 2 There are total of eight teams participating in PVL 2023 namely- Calicut Heroes, Kochi Blue Spikers, Ahmedabad …

Prime Volleyball PVL 2022 Finals Highlights: Kolkata Thunderbolts wins PVL 2022
2 years, 9 months ago

Prime Volleyball PVL 2022 Finals Highlights: Kolkata Thunderbolts wins PVL 2022

The Hindu  

Thanks for tuning in to Sportstar's LIVE coverage of the Prime Volleyball League 2022 finals between Ahmedabad Defenders and Kolkata Thunderbolts. Match Report: RECAP: Rahul - Vinit combo won Kolkata Thunderbolts its maiden Prime Volleyball League against Ahmedabad Defenders 3-0. THEY WIN IT 13-15, 10-15, 9-12 Vinit spikes but it slightly touches the blockers hand and goes out as the …

Prime Volleyball PVL 2022 Semifinal 2 Highlights: Kolkata Thunderbolts to face Ahmedabad Defenders in the finals
2 years, 9 months ago

Prime Volleyball PVL 2022 Semifinal 2 Highlights: Kolkata Thunderbolts to face Ahmedabad Defenders in the finals

The Hindu  

Thanks for tuning in to Sportstar's LIVE coverage of the Prime Volleyball League 2022 semifinals between Kolkata Thunderbolts and Calicut Heroes. RECAP: Birthday boy Vinit Kumar is presented with a gift as Kolkata Thunderbolts defeated Calicut Heroes 16-14, 15-10, 17-15 in a thrilling three setter semifinals of the Prime Volleyball League. Calicut lost their seven point lead to Kolkata in …

Prime Volleyball PVL 2022 Semifinal 1 Highlights: Shon T John helps Ahmedabad Defenders enter the finals
2 years, 10 months ago

Prime Volleyball PVL 2022 Semifinal 1 Highlights: Shon T John helps Ahmedabad Defenders enter the finals

The Hindu  

Thanks for tuning in to Sportstar's LIVE coverage of the Prime Volleyball League 2022 semifinals between Ahmedabad Defenders and Hyderabad Black Hawks. RECAP: Ahmedabad Defenders enter its maiden Prime Volleyball League finals as it trounced over Hyderabad Black Hawks 15-13, 15-12, 9-15, 15-12 at the GMC Balayogi Stadium on Thursday. 15-13, 15-12, 9-15, 15-12 Angamuthu wins it for Ahmedabad Defenders …

PVL 2022: Ahmedabad Defenders overcomes Kochi Blue Spikers in five-setter
2 years, 10 months ago

PVL 2022: Ahmedabad Defenders overcomes Kochi Blue Spikers in five-setter

The Hindu  

Ahmedabad Defenders warded off a spirited challenge from Kochi Blue Spikers to record a hard-fought 15-14, 15-14, 11-15, 14-15, 15-10 win in the Rupay Prime Volleyball League championship at GMC Balayogi Stadium here on Tuesday. In a must-win game for Blue Spikers, it was Defenders who were off to a good start, winning the first two sets thanks to the …

PVL 2022: Hyderabad Black Hawks routs Chennai Blitz
2 years, 10 months ago

PVL 2022: Hyderabad Black Hawks routs Chennai Blitz

The Hindu  

Hyderabad Black Hawks recorded its second win from four games defeating Chennai Blitz 15-14, 15-11, 15-14, 15-7, 15-13 in the Rupay Prime Volleyball League at the GMC Balayogi Stadium on Sunday. Guru Prasanth, who was outstanding right through and player of the match, and setters- Vipul Kumar, George Antony and S. Praful, were just too good as Black Hawks clinched …

PVL 2022: Ahmedabad Defenders outplays Hyderabad Black Hawks for third straight win
2 years, 10 months ago

PVL 2022: Ahmedabad Defenders outplays Hyderabad Black Hawks for third straight win

The Hindu  

Ahmedabad Defenders recorded its third straight win, outplaying Hyderabad Black Hawks 15-13, 15-10, 15-12, 15-8, 9-15 in the Rupay Prime Volleyball League championship at the GMC Balayogi Stadium here on Thursday. But in the crucial final moments of the first set, the power of Shon T John and the class of captain A. Muthusamy, who once leapt in the air …

PVL 2022: Experience key in 15-point set, says Chennai Blitz captain Mohan Ukkrapandian
2 years, 10 months ago

PVL 2022: Experience key in 15-point set, says Chennai Blitz captain Mohan Ukkrapandian

The Hindu  

Chennai Blitz captain Mohan Ukkrapandian exuded confidence ahead of his team's opening match against Ahmedabad Defenders on Sunday in the Rupay Prime Volleyball League 2022. The 35-year-old Indian volleyball player said the team's experience would give it an edge over other teams in the league's newly introduced 15 point-set format. If we are losing, with the experience we can easily …

PVL 2022: Kochi Blue Spikers captain Karthik Madhu eyes winning start to campaign
2 years, 10 months ago

PVL 2022: Kochi Blue Spikers captain Karthik Madhu eyes winning start to campaign

The Hindu  

Kochi Blue Spikers' captain Karthik Madhu is eyeing a winning start to his team's campaign ahead of the opening fixture against Hyderabad Black Hawks on Saturday in the Rupay Prime Volleyball League 2022. My interactions with my teammates regardless of whether I’m a captain or not will remain the same.” Recollecting his first tour with the senior national team in …

Prime Volleyball League 2022: Spikers ready for prime time action
2 years, 10 months ago

Prime Volleyball League 2022: Spikers ready for prime time action

The Hindu  

The good times are back in Indian volleyball. The event has a fresh start and a new name — it’s now the RuPay Prime Volleyball League, and for a change, the seven team owners are all stakeholders in the league. But there are also many players who haven’t been playing perhaps indoor volleyball for a long time.I have my concerns,” …

PVL all set for kick-off, Kochi to lock horns with Hyderabad
2 years, 10 months ago

PVL all set for kick-off, Kochi to lock horns with Hyderabad

The Hindu  

The first season of the Rupay Prime Volleyball League commences at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium here from February 5 to 27. The tournament features seven teams - Calicut Heroes, Kochi Blue Spikers, Ahmedabad Defenders, Hyderabad Black Hawks, Chennai Blitz, Bengaluru Torpedoes and Kolkata Thunderbolts - and 24 matches will be played. Hyderabad will look to the experience of attacker Amit …

PVL 2022: 15-point system will pose unique challenge, says Black Hawks' Luis Arias
2 years, 10 months ago

PVL 2022: 15-point system will pose unique challenge, says Black Hawks' Luis Arias

The Hindu  

Ahead of the Rupay Prime Volleyball League, which begins in Hyderabad on February 5, Hyderabad Black Hawks attacker Luis Arias said that the 15-point system will pose a unique challenge. Black Hawks head coach Ruben Wolochin feels that the change will also require adjustments in training and tactics. Hyderabad Black Hawks will take on Kochi Blue Spikers in the opening …

PVL 2022: Ajithlal, Jerome Vinith could play abroad, says Olympian David Lee
2 years, 10 months ago

PVL 2022: Ajithlal, Jerome Vinith could play abroad, says Olympian David Lee

The Hindu  

Calicut Heroes will begin its campaign in the upcoming RuPay Prime Volleyball League on February 7 when it takes on Kolkata Thunderbolts. I am just trying to get to know them in a short period of time to have a nice rapport and just try to fight together and win something because there is not really a lot of time …

PVL 2022: Karthik, the face of Kochi Blue Spikers
2 years, 10 months ago

PVL 2022: Karthik, the face of Kochi Blue Spikers

The Hindu  

The 31-year-old Karthik, who led India in the 2021 Asian men’s volleyball championship in Japan and now captain of Kochi Blue Spikers in the Prime Volleyball League, said his family depended on his career after the demise of his father who worked in a small construction company. Speaking ahead of the PVL opener this season against Hyderabad Black Hawks, Karthik …

PVL 2022: Hyderabad Black Hawks announces Vipul Kumar as captain
2 years, 10 months ago

PVL 2022: Hyderabad Black Hawks announces Vipul Kumar as captain

The Hindu  

Hyderabad Black Hawks principal owner Abhishek Reddy named experienced ‘setter’ Vipul Kumar as the captain of the team in the Rupay Prime Volleyball League commencing at the Gachibowli Stadium here from February 5. And, not surprisingly, we have to look at our strength, and that is the reason why we named Vipul to lead the team’s challenge,” Abhishek Reddy, principal …

Prime Volleyball League: Focusing on player fitness to ensure injury-free tournament, say Ahmedabad Defenders head coaches
2 years, 10 months ago

Prime Volleyball League: Focusing on player fitness to ensure injury-free tournament, say Ahmedabad Defenders head coaches

The Hindu  

Players and coaches are carrying out their training sessions in full swing as the RuPay Prime Volleyball League nears its starting date of February 5 in Hyderabad. Ahmedabad Defenders' head coaches Dakshinamoorthy Sundaresan & Sajad Hussain Malik are focusing on improving the physical fitness of the players and honing their techniques. We have been competing with Asian countries at the …

Prime Volleyball League to be held at Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad
2 years, 11 months ago

Prime Volleyball League to be held at Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad

The Hindu  

The RuPay Prime Volleyball League will now be held at the famous Gachibowli Indoor Stadium after the management decided to shift the tournament's venue from Kochi to Hyderabad, after careful deliberation and keeping the current situation in mind. The competition will be held in a robust bio-bubble, and the league organizers are to ensure that all protocols are strictly being …

Prime Volleyball League set to begin in last quarter of 2021
3 years, 6 months ago

Prime Volleyball League set to begin in last quarter of 2021

The Hindu  

After a two-year gap, Baseline Ventures is putting things in place to organise the Prime Volleyball League in the last quarter of the year. Joy Bhattacharjya, CEO of Prime Volleyball League, said he is in talks with Sony TV to slot the dates. READ: Farhan Akhtar remembers Milkha Singh: 'Have learnt a lot from him' Bhattacharjya said PVL is modelled …

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