Eight Teams Set to Compete in Kavha Women’s Volleyball Championship

The Kavha Women’s Volleyball Championship is set to commence in Kathmandu from Friday, featuring participation from eight teams. Nepal will face India in the opening match scheduled for Jestha 8. Nepal’s team captain Niruata Thagunna has expressed confidence in their strong preparation. Meanwhile, India’s captain Nandana, leading the defending champions, affirmed their commitment to retain the title, and Kazakhstan’s captain Nataliya has set her sights on winning the championship.

In the tournament, the host team Nepal is grouped in Pool ‘A’ alongside India, Kyrgyzstan, and the Maldives, while Pool ‘B’ includes Iran, Kazakhstan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. All participating teams have reported thorough preparation and enthusiasm to deliver exceptional performances. At the pre-match conference held on Thursday, Nepal’s captain Niruata Thagunna highlighted their solid readiness and anticipated strong support from the home crowd.

This tournament marks Niruata Thagunna’s first time captaining Nepal. She emphasized the excellent blend of experienced and young players within the team. India’s captain Nandana acknowledged their limited preparation time but expressed confidence in competitive matches and committed to a focused effort to defend their title. Kazakhstan’s captain Nataliya also revealed that despite just two weeks of preparation, they aim to claim the championship.