KABA Women’s Volleyball Championship Kicks Off Today; Nepal Faces India in Opening Match

The championship, taking place at the Dasarath Rangasala Covered Hall in Tripureshwor, features eight teams from Central Asia, including Nepal. Today, with the opening ceremony, three matches will be held, with the host nation Nepal competing against neighboring India in the first game.

The KABA Women’s Volleyball Championship begins on May 22 at the Dasarath Rangasala Covered Hall in Kathmandu. Eight teams from Central Asia, including Nepal, are participating. Following the group stage matches, the tournament will advance to the semifinals. The winner will qualify for the Asian Cup. Additionally, the National Volleyball Day is being observed today.

The opening day will comprise three matches along with the inauguration ceremony. The first match of Group B will start at 11 a.m. between Iran and Bangladesh. The opening ceremony is scheduled for 2 p.m., as announced by the Nepal Volleyball Association. Subsequently, at 3:30 p.m., Nepal will face India in a Group A match.

A total of 20 matches will be played throughout the tournament, from the group stage to the final. The Nepal Volleyball Association has stated that the winning team will earn a spot in the Asian Cup. Recently, Nepal has successfully hosted various KABA-related competitions and has established itself as a significant volleyball hub in Central Asia.