Guwahati: The sixth season of the Brahmaputra Volleyball League (BVL) is set to begin on November 2 at Amtala village in Chaygaon, Kamrup district, marking another milestone in Assam’s grassroots sports movement.
International volleyball player Karthik M will grace the opening ceremony as the chief guest, while Sandeep Kumar, Chief Operating Officer of ONGC Foundation, will attend as the guest of honour.
The Brahmaputra Volleyball League, a community-driven initiative that began in 2019, aims to nurture young volleyball talent from rural Assam and promote the sport as a means of social empowerment and youth development. Each year, the league witnesses enthusiastic participation from boys’ and girls’ teams across the state, reflecting the growing popularity of volleyball in the region.
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Organisers said preparations are in full swing at Amtala, with local residents and volunteers working together to host the opening matches and cultural events. The league will continue across various districts in the coming months, culminating in the grand finale scheduled for early next year.
The presence of national-level players and officials from reputed organisations like ONGC is expected to inspire young athletes and give further momentum to Assam’s grassroots sports movement through the BVL platform.
