Daily Current Affairs / PM Modi Inaugurates 72nd National Volleyball Tournament in Varanasi
Category : Sports Published on: January 08 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 72nd National Volleyball Tournament in Varanasi via video conferencing, drawing parallels between volleyball’s teamwork, coordination, and shared responsibility with India’s development journey. The event brought together teams from 28 states, showcasing youth talent and government focus on sports. Modi emphasized “Team First, India First” values, while highlighting sports reforms, athlete-centric initiatives, Khelo Bharat Policy 2025, and Varanasi’s growing role as a hub for grassroots and national-level sports.
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