On January 4th, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 72nd National Volleyball Tournament in Varanasi via video conferencing at 12 noon. The inaugural ceremony will be held at Dr. Sampoornanand Sports Stadium, Varanasi. The tournament, held from January 4th to 11th, will feature over 1,000 players competing as part of 58 teams representing various states and institutions from across India. The tournament emphasizes strengthening sports infrastructure and promoting athletic development in Varanasi. The release ID is 2211057, and the visitor details are 5065.
Key Entities Referenced
72nd National Volleyball Tournament: A national-level sporting event held in Varanasi.
Varanasi: The city hosting the 72nd National Volleyball Tournament.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to inaugurate 72nd National Volleyball
Tournament in Varanasi on 4th January
Over 1,000 players to compete as part of 58 teams
representing various states and institutions
प्रव तथ: 03 JAN 2026 2:41PM by PIB Delhi
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 72nd National Volleyball Tournament on 4th
January, 2026 at 12 noon via video conferencing. The inaugural ceremony will be held at Dr. Sampoorna -
nand Sports Stadium, Varanasi.
The tournament, being held from 4th to 11th January, will witness participation from across India, with
over 1,000 players competing as part of 58 teams representing various states and institutions. The
tournament is expected to showcase high standards of competition, sportsmanship, and talent in Indian
volleyball.
Hosting the 72nd National Volleyball Tournament in Varanasi underscores the growing emphasis on
strengthening sports infrastructure and promoting athletic development in the city. It also further enhances
the city’s profile as a hub for major national events, aligning with its expanding role in hosting significant
cultural and sporting initiatives.
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