Haryana Hurricanes Triumph Over Punjab Aeroskikers in Volleyball Champions League Opener
Haryana Hurricanes and Ayodhya Garjan secure victories in the Volleyball Champions League, showcasing strong performances in their opening matches.
Noida, October 17 (Daily Kiran) : The Haryana Hurricanes kicked off their campaign in the Volleyball Champions League (VCL) with a thrilling 2-1 victory against the Punjab Aeroskikers in Noida on October 17. In another match, Ayodhya Garjan triumphed over the Tamil Titans with a decisive 3-0 win.
Haryana started strong, winning the first set 21-17. However, Punjab responded in kind, taking the second set by the same score. The third set proved to be the most exciting and crucial, as the Haryana Hurricanes gained control and clinched the match with a commanding 21-10 win.
Chirag Yadav was named Player of the Match for Haryana. After the victory, he expressed his satisfaction, stating, “It feels great to start the Super 6 stage with a win. The Punjab Aeroskikers are a strong team and made a good comeback in the second set. However, we remained positive and focused on our game. We knew the third set was vital. We worked together, maintained our pace, and executed our plan well. This win will boost our confidence, and we aim to keep the momentum going in future matches.”
In the other match, Ayodhya Garjan defeated the Tamil Titans in straight sets, winning 21-14, 21-20, and 21-19. After taking the first two sets, Ayodhya appeared to be in control. However, the Tamil Titans built an 18-12 lead in the third set, attempting to extend the match. Ayodhya made a remarkable comeback, leveling the score at 18-18 before pulling ahead. Although the Titans tied it again at 19-19, Ayodhya secured the final two points to complete the sweep.
Pranav Kapil Dev from Ayodhya Garjan was awarded Player of the Match. Following the match, he reflected on the victory, saying, “It feels great to start our Super 6 campaign with a win. The Tamil Titans applied pressure, especially in the third set when they had a six-point lead. But we trusted ourselves and stayed focused on our game. The team showed incredible fighting spirit and supported each other throughout the match. We knew we had to capitalize on our opportunities. I’m glad we managed to bounce back and finish the match in straight sets. We want to carry this momentum into our upcoming games.”
