Times of India report has all the details, so what is this Press confernce for? Prakash Dessai?
Cuncolim Union will satiate the thirst of volleyball lovers for top-notch volleyball action after confirming the third edition of the All India volleyball tournament which will commence on April 19. The five-day tournament has attracted top teams from across the country and will be played at the Cuncolim volleyball court, near the bus stand. Matches will commence at 8pm and will be preceded by an entertainment programme with plans afoot to invite Bollywood actor Nana Patekar for the final to be played on April 23. On the court, the action could be explosive as defending champions Haryana State Industrial Development Corporation (HSIDC) gets ready to defend their title. The defending champions, though, will face stiff resistance from ONGC Dehradun, who are returning to Goa after missing out on last year's event due to suspension. They will be joined by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL), who will be favourites for the title, alongside Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) and LIC Mumbai. "We have a better line-up of teams this year. I am sure that volleyball fans from across the state will be delighted with what these teams have to offer," said Cuncolim Union president Elvis Gomes. International players like Tom Joseph, Jerome Vinith, Ranjit Singh, Subbarao, Vinit Kumar, Sarang Lal, Kartik and Marshall Thomas are expected to be part of the tournament. Indian Overseas Bank (IOB), Chennai, who have several international players in their ranks had also confirmed participation but pulled out after three of their star players picked up injuries last week. The Goan interest at the tournament will be kept alive by Cuncolim Union who have invited outstation players to represent them. Goa's best players like Rama Dhawaskar (Papu) and Aaron Pereira will be part of the Cuncolim Union squad and will be joined by outstation players in an attempt to at least qualify for the semifinals. On Thu, Apr 14, 2016 at 6:54 PM, Prakash Dessai <prakashdessai...@gmail.com> wrote: > Dear Members of the Media, > > We are pleased to invite you to a Press Conference to introduce the 3rd > edition of the All India Tata Sky Volleyball Championship organised by > Cuncolim Union. > > Date - Friday, April 15, 2016 > Venue - Sporting Clube de Goa Club Office, Don Bosco High School, Panaji, > Goa > Time - 5 pm > > Six top teams from India - ONGC Dehradun, BPCL Kerala, HSIDC Haryana, KSEB > Kerala, LIC India Mumbai and hosts Cuncolim Union Goa are participating. > The volleyball loving public in Goa will be treated to top notch volleyball > action from international players like Tom Joseph, Jerome Vinith, Ranjit > Singh, Subbarao, Vinit Kumar, Sarang Lal, A Karthik, Marshall Thomas and > many more. This year, we will be seeing players who have represented the > India Team in the Asian Championships and in the SAF Games as recently as > this year. > > Thank you. > > Mr. Elvis Gomes > Chairman > Organising Committee > Cuncolim Union >