Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], December 4 (ANI): In an unprecedented chapter for Indian volleyball, the Ahmedabad Defenders, reigning champions of the Prime Volleyball League Season 2, are set to etch their names in historical past because the first-ever Indian staff to compete within the Volleyball Men’s Club World Championships 2023.
As the town of Bengaluru gears as much as host the historic event, the Defenders have introduced their squad for the event, that includes a mix of expertise and rising expertise, poised to depart an indelible mark on the competitors.
Speaking forward of the competitors, head coach of the Ahmedabad Defenders, Dakshinamoorthy Sundaresan expressed confidence in his staff’s prospects on the marquee event. “We have a very talented team who have had a good camp in the buildup to the competition, we have focused extensively on physical, technical and tactical aspects in our training. This is a great opportunity for us to showcase Indian volleyball to the world. I am certain we will give our absolute best.”The 15-member squad can be led by Muthuswamy Appavu, whereas Tamilvanan Srikanth and Ramanathan Ramamoorthy will characteristic as Liberos. The attackers will embody Australian, Max Senica, Amit Gulia, Azmath Ullah, Santosh Sahaya Anthoni Raj and Nandagopal Subramaniyam. The designated center blockers are Ashwal Rai, Shameemudheen Ammarambath, Srajan U Shetty,Parth Patel and Manoj Manjunatha, moreover, Captain Muthuswamy Appavu and Ukkrapandian Mohan will function the setters for the staff. Angamuthu Ramaswamy will serve within the common place.
Ahmedabad Defenders have been slated in Pool A alongside reigning champions, Sir Sicoma Perugia from Italy, and Brazil’s Minas Tenis Clube (Itambe Minas). Meanwhile, Pool B will comprise Halkbank Spor Kulubu from Turkey, Sada Cruzeiro Volei from Brazil and Japan’s Suntory Sunbirds. Ahmedabad Defenders will kick off their marketing campaign on the December 6 towards Minas Tenis Clube (Itambe Minas).
The Men’s Volleyball Club World Championships 2023 can be telecast dwell in India on Sony Sports Network and the printed can be proven globally on Volleyball World. (ANI)