KATHMANDU, MARCH 28
The Nepal Volleyball Association (NVA) has announced that it will organize the Prime Minister's Cup NVA Women's and Men's Volleyball League next month.
In a press meet today, NVA said the tournament will be held from April 22 to May 1 (Baisakh 10–19) at the covered hall of the National Sports Council in Tripureshwor, Kathmandu.
The association stated its aims to provide financial support to clubs and players while accelerating the professionalization of volleyball in Nepal. In line with this objective, the NVA has declared the largest cash prize pool in its history.
In both the men's and women's categories, the champions will receive Rs 1 million, while the runners-up and third-placed teams will be awarded Rs 500,000 and Rs 250,000, respectively. The Most Valuable Player (MVP) will be awarded Rs 60,000, while Rs 30,000 each will be presented to the best server, blocker, libero, spiker, setter, and coach.
In the men's division, participating teams include Help Nepal Sports Club, Tribhuvan Army Club, Nepal Police Club, APF Club, Khilji Youth Club (Lumbini), West Rukum Volleyball Team, Koshi Province, and Budhanilkantha Volleyball Club.
The women's category will feature New Diamond Youth Sports Club, Nepal Police Club, APF Club, Sudurpaschim Province, Everest Volleyball Club (Butwal), and Tribhuvan Army Club.
According to the organizers, players from teams outside Kathmandu Valley will receive a daily allowance of Rs 1,200, while those based within the Valley will be provided Rs 300 per day for meal expenses.
The total estimated cost of organizing the tournament stands at approximately Rs 11.5 million. Each participating team will be allowed to field a maximum of three foreign players, NVA Vice-President Bharat Shah said during the briefing, adding that the broadcasting rights have been granted to Himalayan TV.
NVA President Jitendra Bahadur Chand stated that the primary funding sources for the Prime Minister's Cup include Rs 2.7 million from the National Sports Council, along with revenue generated through broadcasting rights ticket sales and sponsors.
Expressing dissatisfaction over attempts by individuals abroad to tarnish the association's image, President Chand urged them to return to Nepal and play a constructive role in strengthening the NVA.
The competition will feature a total of 14 teams-eight in the men's division selected from the NVA Championship and six in the women's division.
