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Nepal Women's Volleyball Team Aims for CAVA Championship Title Against India

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The Nepal women's volleyball team is set to compete in the CAVA Women's Volleyball Championship, beginning their campaign against India on May 22. The tournament, featuring eight nations, will be held at the National Sports Council (NSC) Covered Hall in Tripureshwar from May 22 to 29. Spiker Niruta Thagunna expressed confidence in the team's blend of experienced and new players to secure the title.

  • Nepal and India are grouped together in Group 'A' along with Kyrgyzstan and the Maldives for the championship.
  • The Nepali team has a history of facing challenges against India in previous tournaments, including the 13th South Asian Games (SAG) and the AVC Central Zone Women’s Volleyball Challenge Cup.
  • Some senior players from the Nepali team have migrated abroad, but new talented players have been integrated into the squad.
  • The top two teams from each group will advance to the semifinals, with the final match scheduled for May 29.

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