VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT 2023

 Impressive Display of Talent at 18th Varuna Cup Volleyball Tournament

 In a remarkable showcase of sportsmanship, the esteemed 18th Varuna Cup Inter-School Volleyball Tournament unfolded its thrilling action at Bhavan's Varuna Vidyalaya in Thrikkakara. The event spanned across the 17th and 18th of October 2023, featuring an impressive lineup of 30 teams hailing from 14 different schools in and around Kochi. Competing in the U-15 and U-19 categories for both boys and girls, the tournament was a testament to the region's burgeoning volleyball talent.

The inaugural ceremony on the 17th of October was graced by the esteemed presence of Shri Rohith P, the former Indian Volleyball Captain, who assumed the role of Chief Guest. The dignitaries included Chairman CA Venugopal C Govind , Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan, Kochi Kendra, Dr K A Thomas, President PTA, Shri M G Nandakumar, Chief Referee of the Volleyball Federation of India, Principal Smt. Remadevi K P, Vice Principal Smt. Bindu M R, and Assistant Vice Principal Smt. Smitha Jayaraj.

The grand finale and prize distribution ceremony unfolded on the 18th of October, with Shri Biju Gopal, Chairman SMC NPOL, presiding as the Chief Guest. Dr K A Thomas, President PTA, added grace to the occasion by felicitating the gathering. Shri M G Nandakumar, Chief Referee of the Volleyball Federation of India, and school administrators, including Principal Smt. Remadevi K P, Vice Principal Smt. Bindu M R, and Assistant Vice Principal Smt. Smitha Jayaraj, also graced the momentous event.

 The winners of the tournament are as follows:

U-19 Boys Category:Sacred Hearts School, Thevara

U-19 Girls Category: Vidyodaya School,Thevakkal

U-15 Boys Category: Assisi VidyaNiketan Public school

U-15 Girls Category: Bhavan's Varuna Vidyalaya Thrikkakara

 Additionally, outstanding individual players were also recognized in various categories:

 U-19 Boys Category:

Best Attacker-Master Ashish Binu( Bhavan's Varuna Vidyalaya Thrikkakkara)

Best Player- Master Arjun K B ( Sacred Hearts School, Thevara)

Best Promising Player -Master Dhanajay Binu ( Bhavan's Varuna Vidyalaya Thrikkakara)