Himachal: State-level volleyball tournament kicks off in Shimla
A state-level volleyball tournament, organised under the Fit India Movement and Khelo India initiative, commenced in the state capital today. The event is being hosted at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex, with over 13 mixed teams participating, including a team from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF).
The tournament features teams made up of personnel from Home Guards, Fire Services, Civil Defence, SDRF and local youth. These teams earned their spots by first competing in district-level tournaments. The winning teams at the district level have now advanced to the state-level competition.
The event was inaugurated by Arvind Kumar Parashar, Deputy Director General, Home Guards and Civil Defence Department. A total of eight matches were played on the opening day, including quarterfinal rounds. In the quarterfinals, the SDRF team defeated Kinnaur, while the Second Battalion Shimla emerged victorious against Mandi, securing spots in the semifinals.
Rajesh Bhandari, Secretary General of the Himachal Pradesh Olympic Association, was present at the venue and appreciated the competitive spirit of the players.
