Indian cricketer KL Rahulhas joined the ownership group of the Goa Guardians ahead of Season 4 of the RRKabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia, marking a new chapter forIndian volleyball.
Now, for the first time asCo-Owner of a professional sports team, Rahul wants to give volleyball therecognition it deserves.
“This feels like a fullcircle moment for me. PVL is a turning point for the sport in India. The biggerpicture is to give volleyball the spotlight and screen time so that more peoplecan watch it and love this sport. I’m thrilled to join the Goa Guardians notjust as a supporter, but as a co-owner. Volleyball has always been a sport Ienjoyed, and I’m excited to lend my voice and play my part in growing the sportin our country” he said.
The Goa Guardians,debuting in Season 4 this October, will compete alongside top franchises in ahigh-energy format designed for television and digital audiences. KL Rahulbelieves Goa’s vibrant sporting culture makes it the perfect base to inspirenew talent.
Welcoming him, RajuChekuri, Principal Owner, Goa Guardians’ Founder, Netenrich, said: “We aredelighted to have KL Rahul join our ownership group. His passion for volleyballand belief in its potential will help us build a franchise that inspires fansand empowers athletes. Volleyball is one of the most played sports in theworld, and with the right platform, it can become India’s next Olympic successstory.”
Raj Chekuri, ManagingDirector, Goa Guardians, added: “It means a lot to have KL along with us, andwe couldn’t have a better person join us on this journey. He truly shares ourambition of making India a dominant force in global sport. His involvement willhelp raise volleyball’s profile and create opportunities for the nextgeneration of athletes nationwide.”
Joy Bhattacharjya, CEO, RRKabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia, said, “KL Rahul’s support addsimmense value to what we are building toward; the dream of seeing India competein volleyball at the Olympic Games. His presence will attract more fans andaccelerate the growth of the sport in India.”
All the league matcheswill be broadcast on Sony Sports Network and streamed on PVL’s YouTube channelfrom October two to October 26.
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