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 World that the Men’s Club World Championships will be hosted by India in 2023 and 2024. The silver lining to this is that India will be staging it in 2023 and 2024 and the winning team of the Prime Volleyball League will actually be playing in that Championship, representing India. David Lee, who's a two-time Olympic medallist, told me that in the current lot, there are at least 8-to-9 players who can easily play any top volleyball league around the world.

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PVL 2024: Fresh-faced Delhi Toofans trumps odds to enter final
9 months ago

PVL 2024: Fresh-faced Delhi Toofans trumps odds to enter final

The Hindu  

A brand new team, a fresh batch of players, a revamped tournament format, and an underdog exceeding all expectations - that’s the story of Delhi Toofans’ maiden season in the Prime Volleyball League as it gears up to face Calicut Heroes in the championship clash on Thursday. Led by the seasoned Indian international Saqlain Tariq, who is also making his …

Prime Volleyball to look for investors as value tops $90 million
10 months, 1 week ago

Prime Volleyball to look for investors as value tops $90 million

Live Mint  

Prime Volleyball League, India’s first private sporting league, will soon start looking at getting a strategic investor, as its valuation has more than quadrupled since its inception to over $90 million, said a top executive. Prime Volleyball was co-founded in 2021 by Indian sports marketing firm Baseline Ventures, the erstwhile promoter of the Pro Volleyball league, along with five original …

PVL has made a tangible difference, says Joy Bhattacharjya, CEO of Prime Volleyball League
1 year, 8 months ago

PVL has made a tangible difference, says Joy Bhattacharjya, CEO of Prime Volleyball League

The Hindu  

Joy Bhattacharjya, CEO of Prime Volleyball League, on Monday, emphasized the significance of leagues to the rapid growth of the country’s sporting ecosystems. The League has made a tangible difference,” Bhattacharjya said in a panel discussion titled ‘Balancing on and off field success in sports leagues’ at Sportstar’s first-ever National Sports Conclave in New Delhi on Monday. Comparison between Prime …

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. …

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 …

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 …

Country’s top stars to miss volleyball’s Nationals and Federation Cup
1 year, 11 months ago

Country’s top stars to miss volleyball’s Nationals and Federation Cup

The Hindu  

The RuPay Prime Volleyball League begins in Bengaluru on February 4 and moves to Hyderabad and Kochi on a month-long journey. With the dates clashing, it’s now clear that the country’s biggest stars who will be in action in the PVL will not be able to play in the two national events. It will be good if we could play …

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: 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: 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 …

Joy Bhattacharjya: Not surprised at clash of timing between senior nationals and PVL
2 years, 10 months ago

Joy Bhattacharjya: Not surprised at clash of timing between senior nationals and PVL

The Hindu  

“The timing of the senior nationals clashing with the Rupay Prime Volleyball League didn’t come as a surprise at all,” PVL CEO Joy Bhattacharjya said during a virtual media interaction on Friday. On the likely impact of the league on Indian sport, Joy felt PVL would see the volleyballers in action after almost a gap of two years, ensured footage …

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 …

Prime Volleyball League gives players match experience, financial comfort: P.V. Ramana
2 years, 10 months ago

Prime Volleyball League gives players match experience, financial comfort: P.V. Ramana

The Hindu  

Ramana - 1986 Asian Games bronze medallist and former international spiker - shared his experiences and thoughts with team members of Bengaluru Torpedoes on Thursday, ahead of the Rupay Prime Volleyball League which begins at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium here from February 5. “Yes, in volleyball even ‘lifters’ have to be on a different plane in terms of tactics to …

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 …

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 to be held in Kochi in 2022
3 years ago

Prime Volleyball League to be held in Kochi in 2022

The Hindu  

The country's long wait for a professional volleyball league is over. Nearly three years after conclusion of the Pro Volleyball League, which ran for only one season due to issues with the Volleyball Federation of India, the Prime Volleyball League is set to begin early next year in Kochi. All the team owners have a stake in the league, we …

Six-team Prime Volleyball League championship launched in Hyderabad
3 years, 3 months ago

Six-team Prime Volleyball League championship launched in Hyderabad

The Hindu  

The Prime Volleyball League championship, Mr Joy Bhattacharya, CEO, PVL, said the forthcoming edition, for which the auctions would be held in December this year, would be totally different and innovative given the fact that the owners would be the stakeholders, taking the sport to the next level. “The League to be played on round-robin format and featuring Calicut Heroes, …

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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