Kolkata, 8th December 2023: Kolkata Thunderbolts, in a spirited bid to fortify their line-up for year’s biggest volleyball league, PVL Season 3. The team recently concluded a strategic player auction, held at Hotel Sheraton Grand Bangalore in the esteemed presence of – Mr.Pawan Kuma Patodia, Chairman & Principal Owner of Kolkata Thunderbolts and and Mr. Sumedh Patodia, Team Director & Co-Owner Kolkata Thunderbolts. The team led by the formidable Ashwal Rai announced their key retentions of Vinit Kumar, Hariprasad and Rahul K. setting the stage for an exciting season ahead. With Ashwal Rai at the helm, also the vice-captain of the Indian National Team and Vinit Kumar, the captain of the National Team and Vice-Captain for Kolkata Thunderbolts, the team showcases a stellar blend of leadership and talent. Their emphasis on nurturing new talent aligns with their commitment to creating a stable and dynamic team structure for the upcoming league.
Adding depth to their roster, the Thunderbolts secured promising players such as Praful, Deepak, and the highly anticipated acquisition, Prabhagaran, affectionately known as ‘Kaka,’ a legendary figure in Indian volleyball who returns after a hiatus of two seasons. Hailing from Chennai, Prabhagaran is hailed as the next star in Indian volleyball, adding seniority and invaluable experience to the team’s line-up. Praful emerged as the highlight of the auction, securing a deal of 9.25 lakhs, showcasing the team’s belief in his prowess as a middle blocker. Kolkata Thunderbolt’s strategic approach to blend senior expertise with emerging talents is poised to make waves in the upcoming season, setting the stadium for an enthralling experience of volleyball prowess. The league scheduled from February 19 to March 22 2024 promises high-octane auction and fierce competition among the league’s elite teams. “We are set to win the championship with this carefully curated squad! We promise to deliver great games of volleyball to all our spectators!” – commented the Chairman & Principal Owner of Kolkata Thunderbolts, Mr.Pawan Kuma Patodia.
About Kolkata Thunderbolts
Kolkata Thunderbolts is inaugural season champion franchise in the RuPay Prime Volleyball League (PVL) in India. The team was founded in 2021 and owned by renowned industrialist and entrepreneur CA Pawan Kumar Patodia. Their aim is to bring the sport of volleyball into the main stream and make it an integral part of sporting culture in Bengal. PVL is streamed domestically on Sony Sports Network in 5 languages, and internationally on Volleyball World, with a season cumulative viewership of 205+ million in just 2 seasons.
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