Ahmedabad Defenders win thriller against Bengaluru Torpedoes to clinch trophy
1 year, 9 months ago

Ahmedabad Defenders win thriller against Bengaluru Torpedoes to clinch trophy

Hindustan Times  

Ahmedabad Defenders clinched the trophy in the second season of RuPay Prime Volleyball League powered by A23 with a 15-7, 15-10, 18-20, 13-15, 15-8 win over the Bengaluru Torpedoes at the Regional Sports Centre, Kochi on Sunday. As skipper Muthusamy Appavu began setting up Danial and Manoj, Ahmedabad drew block errors from the Torpedoes and picked up a hefty lead. Ahmedabad's in-form defence tackled well with Bengaluru's attack, while Angamuthu and Santhosh dismantled the Torpedoes' momentum. Just when it looked like Ahmedabad will run with the game, Sethu's magic from the service line brought Bengaluru back into the business.

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UTT: Goa proves a smashing success against Bengaluru, earns a shot at history
3 months, 2 weeks ago

UTT: Goa proves a smashing success against Bengaluru, earns a shot at history

The Hindu  

No team has been able to win two consecutive editions of the Ultimate Table Tennis league. Come Saturday, Goa Challengers will get an opportunity to create history after it stunned table-topper Bengaluru Smashers in the first semifinal on Thursday. That worked wonders for the Goa team as Mihai Bobocica turned the tables on Spanish southpaw Alvaro Robles, who was the …

PVL 2024, Super 5s: Bengaluru Torpedoes defeats Mumbai Meteors to keep campaign hopes alive
9 months, 1 week ago

PVL 2024, Super 5s: Bengaluru Torpedoes defeats Mumbai Meteors to keep campaign hopes alive

The Hindu  

Bengaluru Torpedoes defeated the Mumbai Meteors in straight sets, 15-13, 16-14, 15-10, to climb up to the third spot in the Super 5 table and keep its hopes alive in the Prime Volleyball League here at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium on Saturday. The first set was a close contest initially, but the Torpedoes took control thanks to performances from …

PVL | Bengaluru Torpedoes fights back brilliantly to upend Ahmedabad Defenders
9 months, 1 week ago

PVL | Bengaluru Torpedoes fights back brilliantly to upend Ahmedabad Defenders

The Hindu  

As attacker Angamuthu’s spike went past the baseline in the fifth and deciding set, the Bengaluru Torpedoes team erupted in delight. For, it was a magnificent triumph as the Torpedoes fought back valiantly from two sets down to script a 14-16, 7-15, 16-14, 15-9, 15-13 win over the defending champion Ahmedabad Defenders in a Prime Volleyball League Super 5 match …

Prime Volleyball League 2024: Chennai disappoints home crowd with insipid show against Ahmedabad in opener
10 months, 1 week ago

Prime Volleyball League 2024: Chennai disappoints home crowd with insipid show against Ahmedabad in opener

The Hindu  

Defending champion Ahmedabad Defenders beat host Chennai Blitz 3-0 in a one-sided encounter in the Prime Volleyball League season three opener at the SDAT multi-purpose indoor stadium on Thursday. READ: Prime Volleyball League 2024: Preview, rules, schedule, when and where to watch, live streaming info The Chennai libero Ramanathan R showcased his acrobatic skills with a few attempts to save …

Volleyball Club World Championship: Ahmedabad Defenders looks for miracle against defending champion Sicoma Perugia
1 year ago

Volleyball Club World Championship: Ahmedabad Defenders looks for miracle against defending champion Sicoma Perugia

The Hindu  

A glitch in the plan is no cause for worry for the Ahmedabad Defenders, which would look to bounce back from the defeat it faced at the hands of Brazil’s Itambe Minas at the FIVB Volleyball Men’s Club World Championship 2023 in Bengaluru. The Defenders will face the defending champion, Sir Sicoma Perugia of Italy, on Friday with hopes of …

Prime Volleyball League: Ahmedabad Defenders Win Thriller against Bengaluru Torpedoes to Clinch Trophy
1 year, 9 months ago

Prime Volleyball League: Ahmedabad Defenders Win Thriller against Bengaluru Torpedoes to Clinch Trophy

News 18  

Ahmedabad Defenders clinched the trophy in the second season of RuPay Prime Volleyball League powered by A23 with a 15-7, 15-10, 18-20, 13-15, 15-10 win over the Bengaluru Torpedoes at the Regional Sports Centre, Kochi on Sunday. As skipper Muthusamy Appavu began setting up Danial and Manoj, Ahmedabad drew block errors from the Torpedoes and picked up a hefty lead. …

PVL 2023 Final: Ahmedabad Defenders beats Bengaluru Torpedoes in five-set thriller to clinch title
1 year, 9 months ago

PVL 2023 Final: Ahmedabad Defenders beats Bengaluru Torpedoes in five-set thriller to clinch title

The Hindu  

Ahmedabad Defenders edged past Bengaluru Torpedoes 15-7, 15-10, 18-20, 13-15, 15-10 to win the Prime Volleyball League season two title at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Kochi on Sunday. Ahmedabad Defenders captain Muthusamy Appavu celebrates with his family after leading his team to the Prime Volleyball League Season Two title. Report: https://t.co/Uypv0P0TYP Highlights: https://t.co/lmMqXkcdI1#BTvAMD#PVL2023 📸 - @nets_vpic.twitter.com/OB4MnDzNd6 — Sportstar March …

PVL 2023 Final, HIGHLIGHTS: Ahmedabad Defenders wins title, beats Bengaluru Torpedoes 3-2
1 year, 9 months ago

PVL 2023 Final, HIGHLIGHTS: Ahmedabad Defenders wins title, beats Bengaluru Torpedoes 3-2

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar’s highlights of the 2023 Prime Volleyball League final between Ahmedabad Defenders and Bengaluru Torpedoes. 3-4: Another failed block on Pankaj’s spike from the Defenders. 3-3: Ibin’s spike hits Danial’s hands and goes behind Point for Torpedoes. Ibin’s spike hits Danial’s hands and goes behind Point for Torpedoes. Ahmedabad Defenders: Muthusamy, Santhosh, Danial Moatazedi, LM Manoj, Angamuthu Ramaswamy, …

PVL 2023 Final: Bengaluru Torpedoes takes on last year runner-up Ahmedabad Defenders in summit clash
1 year, 9 months ago

PVL 2023 Final: Bengaluru Torpedoes takes on last year runner-up Ahmedabad Defenders in summit clash

The Hindu  

Bengaluru Torpedoes will take on two-time finalist Ahmedabad Defenders in the Prime Volleyball League season two final at the Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium here on Sunday. Thanking his head coach David Lee for supporting the team and encouraging them when the team went through ups and downs, Pankaj told, “Our coach encouraged us and got our confidence so high that …

Ahmedabad Defenders knock out Calicut Heroes to book final berth
1 year, 9 months ago

Ahmedabad Defenders knock out Calicut Heroes to book final berth

Hindustan Times  

Ahmedabad Defenders stunned the Calicut Heroes in the second semi-final of the second season of the RuPay Prime Volleyball League powered by A23 with a 17-15, 9-15, 17-15, 15-11 win at the Regional Sports Centre, Kochi on Saturday. Still from match between Ahmedabad Defenders and Calicut Heroes Falah, who has replaced Matt Hilling in the Calicut squad, made his presence …

Prime Volleyball League: Bengaluru Torpedoes Shock Holders Kolkata Thunderbolts to Seal Finals Berth
1 year, 9 months ago

Prime Volleyball League: Bengaluru Torpedoes Shock Holders Kolkata Thunderbolts to Seal Finals Berth

News 18  

Bengaluru Torpedoes picked up a thrilling 15-10, 10-15, 15-13, 15-10 win over the defending champions Kolkata Thunderbolts in the first semi-final of the second season of the RuPay Prime Volleyball League powered by A23 at the Regional Sports Centre, in Kochi on Friday. But a crucial review call from head coach David Lee gave the Torpedoes an important point upon …

PVL 2023: Bengaluru Torpedoes knocks out defending champion Kolkata Thunderbolts to make final
1 year, 9 months ago

PVL 2023: Bengaluru Torpedoes knocks out defending champion Kolkata Thunderbolts to make final

The Hindu  

Bengaluru Torpedoes stunned defending champion Kolkata Thunderbolts 15-10, 10-15, 15-13, 15-10 in a nervy Prime Volleyball League semifinal here on Friday. Despite what Torpedoes coach David Lee termed as a ‘timid and slow’ start for his boys, his side managed to get the momentum to swing in their favour early on. While Kolkata kept finding a way to counter the …

PVL 2023: Kolkata Thunderbolts beats Ahmedabad Defenders to set up semifinal clash with Bengaluru
1 year, 9 months ago

PVL 2023: Kolkata Thunderbolts beats Ahmedabad Defenders to set up semifinal clash with Bengaluru

The Hindu  

In what was a rematch of the season one final, Kolkata Thunderbolts defeated Ahmedabad Defenders 15-7, 15-4, 15-13, 8-15, 11-15 in the final league fixture of the second edition of the Prime Volleyball League at the Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium here on Thursday. Kolkata’s Vinit Kumar Choudhary led the scoring card with 12 points earning player of the match award …

PVL 2023: Bengaluru Torpedoes qualifies for semifinals after Mumbai Meteors loses to Kochi Blue Spikers
1 year, 9 months ago

PVL 2023: Bengaluru Torpedoes qualifies for semifinals after Mumbai Meteors loses to Kochi Blue Spikers

The Hindu  

Home team Kochi Blue Spikers ended Mumbai Meteors’ hopes of qualifying for the semifinals with a 15-14, 15-11, 15-12, 12-15, 15-8 win in the second edition of the Prime Volleyball League on Wednesday. It was time for the Kochi fans to beat their drums as the Blue Spikers team narrowly edged Mumbai in the first set 15-14. Within minutes, Kochi …

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 …

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 …

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 1 Highlights: Shon T John helps Ahmedabad Defenders enter the finals
2 years, 9 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: Chennai Blitz dents Bengaluru Torpedoes playoff hopes
2 years, 10 months ago

PVL 2022: Chennai Blitz dents Bengaluru Torpedoes playoff hopes

The Hindu  

Chennai Blitz dented Bengaluru Torpedoes’ hopes of making it to the knock-out phase with a 9-15, 15-12, 15-13, 15-9, 12-15 win in the Prime Volleyball League match at GMC Balayogi Stadium here on Sunday. Akhin shrugged off early blues when it lost the first set to win the next three sets in style to clinch the match. RELATED| Torpedoes had …

PVL 2022: Chennai Blitz stuns Calicut Heroes, registers first win
2 years, 10 months ago

PVL 2022: Chennai Blitz stuns Calicut Heroes, registers first win

The Hindu  

Chennai Blitz made amends after a dismal run of four straight losses with a 15-14, 15-9, 15-14, 10-15, 12-15 win over Calicut Heroes, courtesy a controversial point in the third set, in the Prime Volleyball League at the GMC Balayogi Stadium here on Thursday. At 12-11, Heroes won the super point to make it 13-11 only to see the scores …

PVL 2022: Ashwal, Vinit shine as Kolkata Thunderbolts defeats Bengaluru Torpedoes
2 years, 10 months ago

PVL 2022: Ashwal, Vinit shine as Kolkata Thunderbolts defeats Bengaluru Torpedoes

The Hindu  

Captain Ashwal Rai led from the front to fashion Kolkata Thunderbolts’ third win 15-13, 15-8, 9-15, 15-12, 15-10 over Bengaluru Torpedoes in the Rupay Prime Volleyball League at GMC Balayogi Stadium on Saturday. The brilliant Ashwal had the liberty to essay his trademark spikes thanks to the splendid show by S. Aravindhan and Mohammad Riyazudeen, who were just too good …

PVL 2022: Head Coach Ruben Wolochin feels Hyderabad Black Hawks needs to re-organise
2 years, 10 months ago

PVL 2022: Head Coach Ruben Wolochin feels Hyderabad Black Hawks needs to re-organise

The Hindu  

The Hyderabad Black Hawks didn't have the best of days in the office when it went down 15-13, 15-10, 15-12, 15-8, 9-15 to Ahmedabad Defenders in the RuPay Prime Volleyball League at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad on Thursday. RELATED | Sharing his thoughts about the team's next fixture, the only foreign coach in the league said, "The Bengaluru …

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: Bengaluru Torpedoes ready to dig deep, says captain Ranjit Singh
2 years, 10 months ago

PVL 2022: Bengaluru Torpedoes ready to dig deep, says captain Ranjit Singh

The Hindu  

Bengaluru Torpedoes captain Ranjit Singh has set his target on the team’s opening fixture against Kochi Blue Spikers on Tuesday in the Rupay Prime Volleyball League 2022. In 2008, I got a chance to represent the team in the Youth Asian Championship.” Like other volleyball players, Ranjit, too, dreamt of donning the senior India jersey. PVL is like an exposure …

Bengaluru Torpedoes Meet Olympic Medallist PV Sindhu, India Volleyball Legend PV Ramana
2 years, 10 months ago

Bengaluru Torpedoes Meet Olympic Medallist PV Sindhu, India Volleyball Legend PV Ramana

News 18  

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and her father, PV Ramana, a former Indian Volleyball player, met with the Bengaluru Torpedoes players at their camp in Hyderabad on Wednesday, before the start of the 2022 edition of the Rupay Prime Volleyball League. Ranjit Singh, captain of the Bengaluru Torpedoes, said that the young players in the team felt excited to meet …

PVL 2022: Bengaluru Torpedoes building perfect team environment, says coach
2 years, 10 months ago

PVL 2022: Bengaluru Torpedoes building perfect team environment, says coach

The Hindu  

Ahead of its season opener in the inaugural Prime Volleyball League in Hyderabad, Bengaluru Torpedoes coach K. R. Lakshminarayana is stepping up the preparations. They've picked up all the inputs very quickly alongside the senior Indian players, and we're now focused on getting our combinations right before the first game," said Lakshminarayana. READ: The former Karnataka coach also believes that …

Prime Volleyball League: Ahmedabad Defenders announces Muthusamy Appavu as captain
2 years, 10 months ago

Prime Volleyball League: Ahmedabad Defenders announces Muthusamy Appavu as captain

The Hindu  

Ahmedabad Defenders on Monday announced Indian volleyball player Muthusamy Appavu as their captain for the upcoming season of RuPay Prime Volleyball League, which begins on 05 February 2022 at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad. On his new role, Muthusamy said, "It's a matter of great pride and honour for me to lead the Ahmedabad Defenders franchise in a top …

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