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Six Teams Announced for Inaugural Nepal Volleyball League

From Kathmandu Post · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Six teams have been announced for the inaugural men's franchise Nepal Volleyball League (NVL).
  • The tournament aims to professionalize men's volleyball in the country.
  • Team owners expressed enthusiasm for investing in the sport.

The first men's franchise volleyball tournament in Nepal, the Nepal Volleyball League (NVL), has revealed its six participating teams. Organizers Kedia Group, in association with the Nepal Volleyball Association, announced the teams at an event in Kathmandu, marking a significant step towards professionalizing the sport in the country.

The men’s volleyball is getting a professional platform in the country with the NVL.

— Dr. Santosh UpadhyayaThe CEO of NVL highlighted the league's role in elevating the professional standards of men's volleyball in Nepal.

The six teams set to compete are Sagarmatha Smashers, Madhesh Warriors, Kathmandu Reds, Annapurna Spiker Kings, Karnali Shivaraj, and Khaptad Falcons. Dr. Santosh Upadhyaya, CEO of NVL, stated that the league provides a professional platform for men's volleyball, aiming for a highly professional first edition under the motto 'A new flight to greater heights.'

The NVL is launching with the motto of ‘A new flight to greater heights,’ and we will adhere to it.

— Dr. Santosh UpadhyayaDr. Upadhyaya shared the guiding principle and aspiration for the inaugural season of the Nepal Volleyball League.

Team owners have expressed strong interest in investing in the NVL. Umesh Lal Shrestha, managing director at Quest Pharmaceuticals and an investor in Kathmandu Reds, cited his passion for sports, stemming from his past as a hockey player. Similarly, an owner of Karnali Shivraj, which has previously won the women's franchise league twice, highlighted the deep love for volleyball in the Karnali region and their commitment to supporting the men's team.

I was a hockey player before. It is for my love for the sports sector that I am here. We believe we can give something to the sporting community.

— Umesh Lal ShresthaThe managing director of Quest Pharmaceuticals explained his motivation for investing in the Kathmandu Reds team.

The NVL is yet to announce the exact tournament dates and the schedule for the player auction. Despite these details still being finalized, the enthusiasm from organizers and team owners signals a promising start for professional men's volleyball in Nepal.

We invested in Karnali Yashvis in the women’s volleyball franchise league. We have won it twice, consecutively. Now, we are investing in the men’s team as well. Karnali is filled with volleyball talents and the love for the game there is unparalleled.

— Owner of Karnali ShivrajAn owner of one of the participating teams discussed their previous success in the women's league and their commitment to the sport in the Karnali region.
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Originally published by Kathmandu Post in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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