Bhubaneswar, March 17: Day three of the 26th Youth National Volleyball Championship 2025–26 at the Biju Patnaik Multipurpose Indoor Stadium, KIIT Deemed to be University, witnessed a spectacular performance by the Odisha contingent, as both the men’s and women’s teams topped their respective pools to secure quarterfinal berths.
Odisha Men’s Team Remains Unbeaten
The Odisha men’s team continued its impressive campaign with two commanding victories, demonstrating strength in both attack and defense. In their first match of the day, they outclassed Chhattisgarh, winning in straight sets 3-0 with a clinical display of teamwork and precision.
Facing Andhra Pradesh next, Odisha encountered a stiffer challenge. After winning the first two sets, the team temporarily lost momentum in the third but regrouped to clinch the fourth set in a thrilling finish, securing a 3-1 victory. With these wins, the men’s team remained unbeaten in their pool, showcasing consistency, confidence, and tactical superiority as they advanced to the quarterfinals.
Odisha Women’s Team Shows Resilience and Skill
The Odisha women’s team mirrored the men’s success with an equally impressive performance. They began their day with a strong comeback against West Bengal, bouncing back after dropping the first set to dominate the next three with controlled aggression and excellent coordination, winning 3-1.
Maintaining their momentum, the women secured another convincing 3-0 victory over Himachal Pradesh, remaining undefeated in their pool and earning the top position, thereby confirming their place in the quarterfinals.
Leadership Applauds the Teams
On this occasion, Achyuta Samanta, Chief Patron of the Volleyball Federation of India, founder of KIIT, KISS & KIMS, and President of the Odisha Volleyball Association, congratulated both teams for their outstanding performance. He praised their skill, teamwork, and determination, highlighting how Odisha continues to be a powerhouse in national volleyball competitions.
With the quarterfinals on the horizon, Odisha’s volleyball contingent looks set to maintain their unbeaten streak and make a strong bid for championship glory in both the men’s and women’s categories.
