Bengaluru, December 4th, 2023: In an unprecedented chapter for Indian volleyball, the Ahmedabad Defenders, reigning champions of the RuPay Prime Volleyball League Season 2, are set to etch their names in history as the first-ever Indian team to compete in the Volleyball Men’s Club World Championships 2023. As the city of Bengaluru gears up to host the historic tournament, the Defenders have announced their squad for the tournament featuring a blend of experience and emerging talent, poised to leave an indelible mark on the competition.
Speaking ahead of the competition, head coach of the Ahmedabad Defenders, Dakshinamoorthy Sundaresan expressed confidence in his team’s prospects at the marquee tournament. “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 will be led by Muthuswamy Appavu, while Tamilvanan Srikanth and Ramanathan Ramamoorthy will feature as Liberos. The attackers will include Australian, Max Senica, Amit Gulia, Azmath Ullah, Santosh Sahaya Anthoni Raj and Nandagopal Subramaniyam. The designated middle blockers are Ashwal Rai, Shameemudheen Ammarambath, Srajan U Shetty,Parth Patel and Manoj Manjunatha, furthermore, Captain Muthuswamy Appavu and Ukkrapandian Mohan will serve as the setters for the team. Angamuthu Ramaswamy will serve in the universal position.
Ahmedabad Defenders have been slated in Pool A alongside reigning champions, Sir Sicoma Perugia from Italy, and Brazil’s Minas Tênis Clube (Itambé Minas). Meanwhile Pool B will comprise Halkbank Spor Kulübü from Turkey, Sada Cruzeiro Volei from Brazil and Japan’s Suntory Sunbirds. Ahmedabad Defenders will kick off their campaign on the 6th of December against Minas Tênis Clube (Itambé Minas)
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The Men’s Volleyball Club World Championships 2023 will be telecast live in India on Sony Sports Network across Sony Ten 1 & Sony Ten 3 channels and the broadcast will be shown globally on Volleyball World.
About Volleyball World -
Launched in 2021, Volleyball World – a product of a partnership between the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) and CVC Capital Partners – is aimed at driving growth, innovation and investment in volleyball around the globe with a key focus on bringing the global volleyball community together. The association with Volleyball World will offer a golden opportunity for Indian volleyball players to showcase their skills and talent across the world. It will also help the Indian fans in getting access to top global volleyball events, which will further help in increasing the sports' popularity in the country.
About Prime Volleyball league -
RuPay Prime Volleyball League powered by A23 is India's only private sports league in India, exclusively marketed in India by Baseline Ventures. The league successfully completed Season 1 & Season 2. Season 2 witnessed Volleyball World, the commercial arm of global body of Volleyball (Fédération Internationale de Volley Ball, FIVB), joining hands with PVL as the International streaming partners in a multiyear association. Sony Sports Network continues to be the host broadcaster for RuPay Prime Volleyball League powered by A23.
Ahmedabad Defenders Men’s Volleyball Club World Championships 2023 Squad List:
Liberos:
Tamilvanan Srikanth
Ramanathan Ramamoorthy
Attackers:
Max Senica (Australia)
Amit Gulia
Azmath Ullah
Santosh Sahaya Anthoni Raj
Nandagopal Subramaniyam
Middle Blockers:
Ashwal Rai
Shameemudheen Ammarambath
Srajan U Shetty
Parth Patel
Manoj Manjunatha
Setters:
Muthuswamy Appavu (C)
Ukkrapandian Mohan
Universal:
Angamuthu Ramaswamy
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