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A high-level FIVB delegation met with India's Minister of State for Sports to discuss volleyball development. They explored talent scouting and training leave extensions for athletes. The talks highlighted beach volleyball's potential for sports tourism. This meeting aligns with India's vision to become a leading sporting nation by 2047.

Key Points: FIVB Delegation Meets MoS Khadse on India Volleyball Development

  • Focus on talent scouting and extending training leave for athletes
  • Provision of free coaching resources to develop grassroots
  • Women's empowerment initiatives within Indian volleyball programs
  • Leveraging beach volleyball to boost sports tourism in India
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FIVB delegation meets MoS Sports Khadse to discuss volleyball development in India

FIVB officials met Minister Khadse to discuss talent scouting, women's empowerment, and leveraging beach volleyball for sports tourism in India.

"The dialogue marked an important step in positioning volleyball as a sport of growing significance in India - Union Sports Ministry"

New Delhi, September 4

A high-level delegation from the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) met Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Nikhil Khadse, to deliberate on the future of volleyball in India and explore new avenues for collaboration.

The meeting was led by Steve Tutton, FIVB General Sports Director, along with Hitesh Malhotra, Head of FIVB Empowerment and NF Relations, Rohit Rajpal, Chair of the Volleyball Federation of India (VFI) Steering Committee, and Kunal, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports.

The key areas of discussion included talent scouting, extension of training leave for athletes, provision of free coaching resources, and women's empowerment in volleyball. The FIVB delegation also stressed on increasing investments in Asia to raise competitiveness of Indian athletes. It highlighted the potential of Beach Volleyball as a driver of sports tourism, in alignment with the Khelo Bharat Niti, the Union Sports Ministry said.

The prospects of organising the Khelo India Beach Games and leveraging India's prominent tourist destinations as venues for international tournaments were also explored.

The dialogue marked an important step in positioning volleyball as a sport of growing significance in India and integrating it with the broader vision of making India a leading sporting nation by 2047.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Beach volleyball at tourist destinations is a brilliant idea! Can imagine Goa, Andamans hosting international tournaments. Great for sports tourism and local economy 💪
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Karthik V
Hope this isn't just another meeting that leads to nothing. We've seen many such discussions but implementation has been slow. Need concrete action plans with timelines.
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Ananya R
Women's empowerment in volleyball is much needed! So many talented girls in schools and colleges who drop out due to lack of support. Hope this changes things 🙏
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Sarah B
Training leave for athletes is crucial! Many players have to choose between studies/jobs and sports. Proper support system can help India produce world-class volleyball players
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Michael C
Good to see international collaboration. Indian volleyball has huge potential but needs professional coaching and exposure to international standards. This could be the start!

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