CHENNAI: Chennai Spartans, one of six teams in the upcoming Pro Volleyball League, held its first launch function in the city on Thursday, ahead of the inaugural event in Kochi and here from 2-22 February, Press Trust of India reports.
The team, owned by Kals Group and Sri Progressive Projects, also confirmed the development on their newly formed Twitter account. Kals is one of the premium manufacturers of alcoholic beverages in the country.
The other teams in the league are Ahmedabad Defenders, Calicut Heroes, U Mumba Volley, Hyderabad Black Hawks and Kochi Blue Spikers.
M H Kumara, a FIVB Level-3 coach, would be the head coach of the franchise and M Ramesh, a former national coach, would be the team’s assistant coach.
“I am confident that Chennai Spartans will take this sport to the next level, in line with global standards,” Chennai Spartans spokesperson Rajasekaran Sivaprakasam was quoted as saying to PTI.
The event saw the unveiling of the team’s logo, players, their jerseys and the official website.
Kals Group chairman Sivaprakasam unveiled the team logo. Volleyball Federation of India (VFI) Presiden Vasudevan Sivaprakasam and general secretary Ramavtar Singh Jakhar, launched the jersey. Followed by which, Chennai Spartans director Hamini Reddy launched the website.
The city is set to host both the semi-finals and the final of the competition.
Naveen Raja Jacob, one of the key players of the Spartans, said the team will take part in a 20-day camp from 14 January 14 after the senior national championship which is taking place at present in Chennai.
