The Bengaluru Torpedoes Academy in India was officially recognised as a Volleyball Centre of Excellence after MOU was signed with FIVB.
The Bengaluru Torpedoes Academy in India was officially recognised as a Volleyball Centre of Excellence. This decision came against the backdrop of the MOU signed between FIVB and Bengaluru Torpedoes last week.
Situated within the esteemed Padukone Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence, the Bengaluru Torpedoes Volleyball Academy will serve as a hub for promoting volleyball, further amplifying its development and outreach endeavours.
The MoU symbolises a shared dedication to cultivating talent, strengthening grassroots initiatives and enhancing the societal significance of volleyball regionally and globally.
This exciting news was first shared on the official handle of Bengaluru Torpedoes on X. The tweet was: “We’re thrilled to announce our collaboration with FIVB, marking a significant milestone in our mission to elevate volleyball in India! Together, we’re committed to fostering talent and growing the sport nationwide.”
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One of the major positives of the joint MOU is that both the FIVB as well as Bengaluru Torpedos hope to germinate a sporting culture. This is possible through various activities like high-performance and grassroots activities, mass participation programs and a free and fair exchange of knowledge.
Both partners hope to achieve this through quality sports science and medical services with the added benefit of good coaching and judicious officiating. Indian volleyball has already received a major boost with the inception of the franchise-based volleyball competition, the Prime Volleyball League. Now, with the signing of this MOU, Indian volleyball looks more stable and sustainable than it has ever been in the recent times.
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Steve Tutton, the FIVB Head of Technical and Development, expressed his excitement about the collaboration, stating: “We are thrilled to collaborate with Bengaluru Torpedoes Volleyball Academy in our mission to foster volleyball development. Together, we will leverage our expertise to implement innovative programmes and initiatives that will propel the sport to new heights.”
Vishal Jaison, the spokesperson for Bengaluru Torpedoes, conveyed his enthusiasm for the partnership and commented: “This collaboration with the FIVB underscores our commitment to nurturing volleyball excellence from grassroots levels. By joining forces, we aim to expand opportunities for aspiring athletes and promote volleyball as an inclusive sport for all.”
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