Kerala, Raj dominate third day of volleyball tournament

The 73rd All India Volleyball Cluster Tournament 2024-25 continued with high-intensity matches on its third day at Vachher Stadium, Haryana Police Academy, Madhuban. The tournament saw thrilling performances across men and women categories.

In the men's category, Kerala dominated RPF with a 3-0 victory. Rajasthan outplayed Haryana with another 3-0 win, while Puducherry secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory against Sikkim. BSF defeated Telangana 3-1 in a competitive match.

In the women’s category, Jharkhand triumphed over RPF in a 3-2 thriller, while Odisha easily overpowered Haryana with a 3-0 win to move to the next round.

The sepak takraw matches also brought intense competition. In the men’s category, Gujarat edged out Delhi with a 2-1 win, while Tamil Nadu secured a 2-1 victory against Haryana. In the women’s category, Gujarat defeated UP in another 2-1 nail-biter.

The tournament continues to generate enthusiasm among spectators, who cheered passionately throughout the day. The grand closing ceremony is scheduled for March 11 at 3 pm, with Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini attending as the chief guest.