Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], November 2 (ANI): The Prime Volleyball League (PVL) is ready to carry its landmark fifth season to Ahmedabad, with the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Naranpura internet hosting the competitors from November 30 onwards.Â
The month-long sporting spectacle will see India’s main volleyball gamers compete alongside worldwide expertise, because the league continues its mission to broaden the attain and recognition {of professional} volleyball throughout the nation, in response to a launch.
The announcement comes as Ahmedabad strengthens its place as a serious sporting vacation spot, with preparations in the direction of the 2030 Commonwealth Games and ambitions of internet hosting the 2036 Olympic Games. The Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, envisioned as a part of town’s worldwide sporting infrastructure, gives a becoming stage for India’s premier skilled volleyball league.
Since its inception, PVL has travelled to a brand new host metropolis every season as a part of its dedication to increasing volleyball’s attain and bringing the game nearer to audiences throughout India. The fifth season additionally comes amid rising worldwide recognition for Indian volleyball. Earlier this 12 months, PVL was recognised by the Federation Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) as India’s first division skilled volleyball league. Meanwhile, the Indian males’s nationwide workforce has climbed from World No. 60 to World No. 42 within the FIVB rankings, following robust performances in worldwide competitions, together with the 2026 Asian Games, AVC Continental Cup, Japan & AVC Men’s Cup held in Ahmedabad.
Joy Bhattacharjya, CEO, Prime Volleyball League, stated, “Taking Season 5 to Ahmedabad is another important step in our journey to grow professional volleyball across India. We have consciously taken the league to different cities each season to reach new audiences and strengthen the sport’s footprint. With Ahmedabad’s growing sporting ambitions and the progress of the Indian men’s national team, we believe this is an exciting time to bring PVL to this city.’
Expressing his excitement to host the league in Ahmedabad, Pravin Chaudhari, Owner, Ahmedabad Defenders, said, “We are immensely proud to welcome the Prime Volleyball League to Ahmedabad. As town prepares to host main worldwide sporting occasions and continues creating world-class infrastructure, internet hosting PVL on the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex is one other thrilling alternative to showcase its sporting capabilities. We look ahead to welcoming groups and followers from throughout the nation.”
Tuhin Mishra, MD & Co-Founder, Baseline Ventures and Director, Prime Volleyball League said, “With FIVB recognition and the Indian males’s nationwide workforce making important progress internationally, there may be super momentum round volleyball in India. Our focus stays on strengthening the skilled ecosystem, creating alternatives for Indian expertise and increasing the game’s attain. Ahmedabad is an thrilling addition to that journey.”
An action-packed season will witness ten groups: Ahmedabad Defenders, Bengaluru Torpedoes, Calicut Heroes, Chennai Blitz, Delhi Toofans, Goa Guardians, Kochi Blue Spikers, Kolkata Thunderbolts, Mumbai Meteors, and Telugu Black Hawks competing for the coveted PVL trophy in Ahmedabad beginning thirtieth November 2026. (ANI)