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India face Pakistan in the Asian Games 2026 men’s volleyball quarter-final on Thursday, with a semifinal berth at stake. India enter unbeaten but Pakistan have won their previous two Asian Games meetings, adding significance to the high-stakes contest

India's volleyball team topped Pool C at the Aichi Nagoya Asian Games after defeating Vietnam, Hong Kong and Qatar. Former international G V Madhav believes the team's improved combination can help it challenge Pakistan and revive hopes of a podium finish

Hyderabad Black Hawks have rebranded as Telugu Black Hawks, aiming to connect with communities across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and the global Telugu diaspora. The franchise also strengthened its squad at the PVL 2026 auction ahead of Season 5

Shameemudheen was the biggest buy at the Prime Volleyball League Season 5 auction, with Kochi Blue Spikers securing him for ₹20 lakh. Muhammad Nihal C K fetched ₹19 lakh, while Shon T John and Jasjodh Singh went for ₹15.5 lakh each

Hyderabad Black Hawks launched a long-term grassroots volleyball development initiative with PVL and Under-21 trials in Vijayawada. The franchise plans to identify young talent, support school-level volleyball, organise coaching programmes and strengthen the sport across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

Hyderabad Black Hawks will conduct Under-21 and open volleyball trials in Vijayawada on August 6 to identify promising talent from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Selected Under-21 players will compete in the Guardians Trophy, while senior players will vie for places in the PVL squad.

The Southern Region Sports Meet (SRSM) 2025–26 concluded at NTPC Ramagundam, Telangana, with vibrant participation and spirited competition. Executive Director Chandan Kumar Samanta presided over the closing ceremony, joined by senior officials and dignitaries.

Shameem, who has the FIVB Referees Badge, compares PVL to the T-20 format in cricket and having played junior grade volleyball

Kolkata Thunderbolts head coach Naser Shahnazi praised his team's preparation ahead of their Prime Volleyball League opener. He lauded captain Ashwal Rai's leadership and expressed excitement about the squad’s young Indian players, confident of mounting a strong title challenge

Defending champions Calicut Heroes, aiming to be the first team to defend the title, takes on Hyderabad Hawks

Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy announced full State support as Hyderabad gears up to host the fourth season of the Prime Volleyball League from October 2 at Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, featuring 38 matches and a new franchise, Goa Guardians

Four para volleyball players from Telangana face the burden of raising ₹3.5 lakh each to represent India at the 2025 World Cup, highlighting gaps in support under the state’s sports policy

Sancta Maria International School inaugurated new pickleball courts and announced a partnership with Gamepoint to provide after-school coaching and open its sports infrastructure to the wider community

GHMC summer camps are being held in basketball, cricket, volleyball, badminton and kabaddi for boys and girls below 17 years at the KPHB Fourth Phase here and will continue till May 31 under the supervision of experienced coach B. Anji Babu

A student sustained severe head injuries when two students clash with each other during a volleyball match at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Residential College in Khanapur town

K V Pruthvi and Yashvini will lead Hyderabad's boys’ and girls’ teams in the 68th School Games Federation of Telangana State Volleyball U-19 State Level District Sports Zone Tournament.

Ashwitha, Shrutilaya, Lavanya and Deepika qualified to take part in the state-level event.

Impressing the organisers, Jaya Hasini, daughter of constable Santosh Kumar, got the rare opportunity to play the national games.

Parsha Chandrashekhar, headmaster of Zilla Parishad High School in Gannaram village, Kaghaznagar mandal, praised Harshita, a team member who excelled in the competition held at Chegunta, Medak. He, along with other teachers, honored Harshita and her father, Purushottam, during a ceremony at the school.

Though each ground was developed by spending Rs.4 lakh, they have been left useless as youth are not utilizing them.