Talcher Thermal organised Rural Volleyball Tournament to Promote Sports and drive Talent Identification
Under the Community development initiative of Talcher Thermal, the Sports Council and HR department of Talcher Thermal organised a two-day volleyball tournament to promote sports at the grassroot level and drive rural talent identification. The tournament was inaugurated by Sh. Goutam Deb, Executive Director of Talcher Thermal, followed by an exhibition match between the girls team of Angul and Dhenkanal.
The event, held on the 28th and 29th of March 2024, witnessed enthusiastic participation from peripheral village teams which included Santhapada, Dasanali, Bantul, TTPS rural, Jagannathpur and Lingarakata. 08 rural teams from Angul district also participated comprising Talcher, Kaniha, Chendipada & Banarpal blocks.
Santhapada team emerged victorious among peripheral village teams and Chhendipada secured the top spot among rural teams from Angul District. These teams displayed exceptional skill, teamwork, and sportsmanship throughout the competition.
In recognition of their outstanding performance, various dignitaries were present to felicitate the winners. Additionally, national and state-level players from Angul District and sarpanches from the peripheral gram panchayats were acknowledged for their contribution to sports.
As a token of appreciation and encouragement, all participating teams were presented with mementos, including volleyballs and nets, to continue their pursuit of excellence in sports. Furthermore, peripheral teams were provided with jerseys to instil a sense of pride and identity. Talcher Thermal also extended financial support to the winners, with the champions and runners-up of the rural volleyball tournament receiving cash prizes along with trophies.
With the aim to identify few players from the tournaments, Talcher Thermal remains steadfast in its commitment to train them by distinguished coaches for state and national level volleyball championships. By investing in the training and development of budding athletes, the organisation aims to not only foster a culture of excellence but also to empower individuals from underprivileged backgrounds to realise their full potential in the field of sports.
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