STATE TIMES NEWS
JAMMU: The Indian under-18 women’s team today left for participation n the 14th Asian Volleyball Championship being held at Nakhon Pathom, Thailand from June 6 to 13 under the aegis of Asian Volleyball Confederation.
Earlier, the Volleyball Federation of India (VFI) had entrusted the Odisha Volleyball Association to conduct the selection trials of the Indian Women U-18 Volleyball team at KIIT University, Bhubaneswar on April 20 and 21.
It was followed by the coaching camp of 20 provisionally selected players was held at Biju Patnaik Indoor Stadium, Campus-13, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar from April 22 onwards.
After the successful conduct of camp, 12 players were finally selected along with four officials, who today left for the venue.
Prof. Achyuta Samanta, Member of Parliament, Kandhamal, president Volleyball Federation of India and founder KIIT and KISS has provided all kinds of help and support for the smooth conduct of this Selection Trials cum Coaching Camp and extended his good wishes to the team for Asian meet.
Prof. Achyuta Samanta also announced the Indian Women’s team and given kit to all the players and officials of the squad.
Group photo of the Indian team also done with Prof. Achyuta Samanta, President, Volleyball Federation of India.
TEAM: Kavita (Captain) (Rajasthan), Khenwar Rakshav (Maharashtra), Mitra Rajnandani (West Bengal), Rathi Tanu (Haryana), Mohanta Lasyamayee (Odisha), Arasu Vishnushree (Tamil Nadu), Ghosh Lisha (West Bengal), G.A Swathika (Tamil Nadu), Shinde Vedika (Maharashtra), Anjanav (Kerala), Bala Bidisha West Bangal) and K Shantha Kumari (L) (Telangana).
OFFICIALS: Jaisamma Moothedom (Manager), Viral Shah (Head Coach), Biswajit Ghosh and Lotak Bindu Dash (Assistant Coaches), Sanjay Kumar (Referee) and Dr. Amreen Hayat (Physiotherapist).
