JKUT volleyball beach team defeated DamanDiu in Khelo India Beach Games.
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The JKUT(CNI) volleyball beach team registered it’s first victory by defeating the host team of Daman Diu in Khelo India Beach Games by 2-0 sets (score 21-15, 21-9) .Imtiaz &Azgar displayed their excellent skills and demoralised the opponents in this opening match.It,s worth mentioning that despite non-existent of infra structure facilities inJ&K, our athletes performed well and got recognition in first 8 teams of Indian Beach Volleyball. The J&K contingent of 27 players& officials led by Nusrat Gazala Chief de Mission (CDM) from J&K Sports Council is taking part in this championship.In beach Volleyball
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6- players including coach &Manager from JKUT has been sent byJ&K Sports Council in collaboration with Volleyball Association ofJ&K after selection of trials/coaching camp at M.A.Stadium Jammu. Mohd.Tariq & Vijay Magotra have been nominated as Coach & manager respectively of the team.It’s matter of pride for JKUT after historic achievement of Volleyball Game in Khelo India Youth Games by clinching Gold Medal, our JKUT players are consecutively shining in Beach Volleyball at also & hope to give all of us a good surprise in this championship as per Kuldip Magotra CEO, Volleyball Association ofJ &K who has been nominated as Technical official by the organisers in this championship.
According to Kuldip Magotra,
“Khelo india beach games 2025 first ever edition of its kind from 19th to 24th May 2025 across the scenic locations of Daman & Diu and Dadar & nagar Haveli inaugurated by Union Sports Minister along with a glaxy of dignitaries including Lt.Governors of Puducherry & Daman, Diu yesterday at Diu.With the tagline Khel ke Sitare Diu KE Kinare this Multi sport coastal event aimed to showcase emerging talent & promote beach sports in India.The competitive events Beach Soccer Beach Volleball speak Takraw Beach Kabaddi Pencak Silat & open Water Swimming being hosted at Vibrant Diu Beach. Alongside two traditional demo sports Mallakhamb & Tug of War would highlight India Indigenous strength & ability. Khelo India beach games 2025 is more than sporting event it is a celebration of athleticism culture & the spirit of coastal India uniting athletes & fans on the shores where sport meets the sea.”(CNI)