Over 1,000 players to compete as part of 58 teams representing various states and institutions

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 72nd National Volleyball Tournament on 4th January, 2026 at 12 noon via video conferencing. The inaugural ceremony will be held at Dr. Sampoorna­nand Sports Stadium, Varanasi.

The tournament, being held from 4th to 11th January, will witness participation from across India, with over 1,000 players competing as part of 58 teams representing various states and institutions. The tournament is expected to showcase high standards of competition, sportsmanship, and talent in Indian volleyball.

Hosting the 72nd National Volleyball Tournament in Varanasi underscores the growing emphasis on strengthening sports infrastructure and promoting athletic development in the city. It also further enhances the city’s profile as a hub for major national events, aligning with its expanding role in hosting significant cultural and sporting initiatives.

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PM shares a Subhashitam emphasising how true strength lies in collective solidarity
January 05, 2026

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today paid tribute to India’s timeless culture and spiritual heritage, emphasizing its resilience in the face of countless attacks over centuries.

The Prime Minister noted that India’s civilisational journey has endured because of the collective strength of its people, who have safeguarded the nation’s cultural legacy with unwavering commitment.

Quoting a Sanskrit verse on X, he reflected on the deeper meaning of resilience:

“हमारी महान संस्कृति और आध्यात्मिक विरासत अनगिनत हमलों की भी साक्षी रही है। यह देशवासियों की सामूहिक शक्ति ही है, जिसने हमारी सांस्कृतिक धरोहर को हमेशा अक्षुण्ण रखा है।

वनानि दहतो वह्नेः सखा भवति मारुतः।

स एव दीपनाशाय कृशे कस्यास्ति सौहृदम् ।।”