Archive · 3 Jan 2026
PM Modi to Inaugurate 72nd National Volleyball Championship in Kashi
The city of Kashi is getting ready to host a big sports event called the 72nd Senior National Volleyball Championship.
This is the first time such a big volleyball tournament is happening in Kashi.
The event will take place from January 4 to January 11, 2026, at a new sports stadium called Dr. Sampurnanand Sports Stadium in Sigra.
About 1,000 top volleyball players from all over India will participate.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will start the event virtually, while the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, will be there in person to support the players.
The city is making sure everything is ready for the event, with meetings and inspections happening to ensure it goes smoothly.
This is a big deal for Kashi because it's the first time they're hosting such a large national sports event.
The government is happy because it shows that Kashi is becoming an important place for sports and culture.
The 72nd Senior National Volleyball Championship will be held in Kashi from January 4 to January 11, 2026.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate the event, while Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will be present in person.
Over 1,000 top volleyball players across 58 teams from various states and institutions will participate in the championship.
The event will take place at the newly constructed Dr. Sampurnanand Sports Stadium in Sigra, Kashi.
This is the first time Kashi is hosting a national championship of this magnitude, marking a significant milestone for the city.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, top volleyball players from across India
- What
- Inauguration of the 72nd Senior National Volleyball Championship
- When
- January 4, 2026 (inauguration), January 4 to January 11, 2026 (event)
- Where
- Dr. Sampurnanand Sports Stadium, Sigra, Kashi
- Why
- To host the first-ever national volleyball championship in Kashi, showcasing the city's sports infrastructure and cultural significance
Government Perspective
Local Perspective
Event Significance
Government Perspective
The government views the event as a way to enhance sports infrastructure and promote athletic development nationwide.
Local Perspective
Locals see it as a milestone for Kashi, showcasing the city's growing importance in sports and culture.
- Event
- 72nd Senior National Volleyball Championship
- Venue
- Dr. Sampurnanand Sports Stadium, Sigra, Kashi
- Dates
- January 4 to January 11, 2026
- Participants
- Over 1,000 players across 58 teams from various states and institutions
- Inauguration
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi (virtually), Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath (in person)
- Organizing Committee Chairman
- Ashok Kumar Tiwari (Mayor of Kashi)
- Significance
- First time Kashi is hosting a national championship of this magnitude
