Nagpur, 28 October 2026

 

Western Region-I (WR-I) emerged as the champion of the POWERGRID Inter-Regional Volleyball Tournament 2026, defeating Corporate Centre (CC) in the final held at Shivaji Stadium, Katol Road, Nagpur, today. The three-day tournament, organised from October 26 to 28, witnessed enthusiastic participation from teams representing different regions of POWERGRID.

Earlier, WR-I defeated Southern Region-I (SR-I) in the first semi-final to secure a place in the final, while Corporate Centre overcame Northern Western Region (NWR) in the second semi-final. In the third-place match, SR-I defeated NWR to finish third in the tournament.

Shiv of WR-I was adjudged Man of the Final Match, while Pravin Kumar of Corporate Centre was named Best Player of the Tournament for his performance throughout the competition. Chukka Lavan Kumar of SR-I received the Best Defender award, Rajpal Dara of NWR was recognised as Best Attacker (Smasher), and Mayuresh Kolekar of WR-I received the Best Setter award.

The championship-winning WR-I team comprised Anshul, Ashish, Mayuresh, Kuldeep, Yupesh, Manoj, Shiv and Bhupendra, who contributed to the team's victory through their teamwork and determination.

The winners' trophy was presented by Shri Ashok Kumar Behera, Executive Director, Western Region-I, in the presence of Shri Rajneesh Tiwari, Chief General Manager (AM), and Shri Vinod Kumar, Chief General Manager (HVDC TLC). The dignitaries congratulated the participating teams and appreciated the players for their sportsmanship, discipline, dedication and team spirit.

The tournament provided a platform for employees from different POWERGRID regions to strengthen camaraderie, promote physical fitness and encourage healthy competition and mutual collaboration. The event concluded with the prize distribution ceremony and a vote of thanks to all participants, officials and organisers.

 

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