Tarun Karthick
Sri Vijaya Puram, 18 April 2025
The much-anticipated Sports Department Volleyball Tournament – 2025 for men and women officially commenced on 17th April 2025, at the Multipurpose Hall, Netaji Stadium Sports Complex. Organized by the Department of Sports, the tournament brings together teams from youth clubs, government institutions, private organisations, and local sports clubs.
The inaugural ceremony was graced by Mr. Vikram Singh, Director (Sports), who attended as the chief guest. In his address, he extended his best wishes to all participating teams, encouraging them to play with spirit and sportsmanship.
A total of 25 men’s teams and 11 women’s teams are competing in this year’s edition of the tournament, reflecting strong enthusiasm and growing interest in the sport across the Islands.
Welcoming the participants earlier in the day, Mr. Gyan Sheel Dubey, Deputy Director of Education (Personnel) and Controlling Officer (Sports), expressed his appreciation for the players and emphasized the importance of such events in promoting a healthy and active lifestyle.
The tournament kicked off with two exciting opening matches: Rage Spiker vs Green Krakers in the men’s category and Genesis XII vs Spike Queens in the women’s category.
The tournament will continue in the coming days, with teams battling it out for top honours in this annual sporting showcase.