Noida, Oct 8 — Ayodhya Garjan held their nerve in a deciding set to beat Garvi Gujjus 2-1, while Namma Bengaluru Smashers produced a dominant 3-0 win over Hooghly Hitters on the second day of the Volleyball Champions League at the Noida Indoor Stadium on Tuesday.
The third set remained competitive, but Ayodhya Garjan maintained their composure in the closing stages to prevail 21-16 and complete the victory.
Garvi Gujjus’ Rajnees Singh was named Player of the Match, while Preet Karan of Ayodhya Garjan received the Impact Player award.
In the day’s second contest, Namma Bengaluru Smashers needed just three sets to dispatch Hooghly Hitters and mark coach Mandeep Singh’s birthday with a convincing victory.
The Smashers established control early, taking the opening set 21-13 before extending their advantage with a 21-16 win in the second. Hooghly Hitters were unable to halt Bengaluru’s momentum as the Smashers closed out the match with another 21-16 victory.
Mannat Chowdary was adjudged Player of the Match, while Sameer Chaudhary was named Impact Player.
The Bengaluru-Hooghly contest was also attended by Param Pujya Swami Kailashanand Ji Giri Maharaj, who blessed the players and organisers.
The second day’s results added further momentum to a competition that has already produced closely fought encounters, with teams looking to establish themselves early in the tournament.
The Volleyball Champions League is a professional competition dedicated to growing the sport in India by connecting talent, teams and fans through world-class competition. The league involves 10 city-based franchises. The Volleyball Champions League (VCL) was officially unveiled at a grand launch ceremony, marking the beginning of a new era for professional volleyball in India. Organised by Adi Yogi Sports Pvt. Ltd.