Nagpur emerged as the champions of the Navi Mumbai Municipal Cup State Volleyball Championship (NMMC) 2024-25’ conducted from March 21 to 23 at Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil (Modern) College Ground in Sector 16, Vashi. They dominated the final match against Mumbai Suburban, winning in straight sets (25-20, 25-19, 25-17). The Pune team secured third place, while Mumbai City finished in fourth position. Sangli, Latur, Akola, and Dharashiv claimed the fifth to eighth ranks, respectively.
Nagpur’s Keval Barai was named ‘Man of the Tournament,’ while Syed Mubarak from Mumbai Suburban was awarded ‘Best Attacker.’ Hemant Charde of Nagpur won the ‘Best Setter’ title.
Pune girls beat Nagpur in the final to clinch the trophy. |
In the women’s division, Pune triumphed over Nagpur in the finals with a commanding performance, winning 25-23, 25-17, 25-30. Nashik secured third place, followed by Mumbai in fourth place.
Pune’s Mrunal Agarkar was honored as the ‘Woman of the Tournament,’ while Jayashree Thakre from Nagpur was recognized as the ‘Best Attacker.’ Pune’s Rashmi Kadam received the ‘Best Setter’ award.
The tournament was organised by NMMC in collaboration with the Maharashtra Volleyball Association. During the closing ceremony, Syed Mubarak and Chief Referee Purushottam Pant praised the seamless organisation and excellent arrangements made by NMMC. The event also received recognition from Maharashtra Olympic Association officials, including Secretary Namdevrao Shirgaonkar and Arjuna Awardee Smita Shirole.
The championship concluded with a prize distribution ceremony attended by dignitaries, including NMMC’s Deputy Commissioner of Sports and Cultural Affairs, Abhilasha Mhatre-Patil, Maharashtra Volleyball Association President Vijaybhau Dangre, and other key officials. Chief Referee Purushottam Pant and Coordinator Shankar Acharekar were also honoured at the event.
“The championship showcased the high level of talent in Maharashtra’s volleyball circuit, with teams displaying exceptional skills and sportsmanship. The successful execution of the event reinforced Navi Mumbai’s reputation as a premier sporting destination,” said an official.
