The FIVB, in collaboration with the Abhinav Bindra Foundation Trust (ABFT) and the Chandigarh Administration, has officially inaugurated the `Udaan School Volleyball Programme.` This landmark initiative is designed to integrate volleyball into the school sports curriculum and inspire widespread participation across the region.
The programme builds upon the success of the `Knowledge Transfer Programme,` held from August 18 to 22. During this intensive five-day period, world-renowned FIVB instructors John Kessel and Jana Kulan trained 120 physical education teachers from 108 government schools. The comprehensive training covered essential volleyball skills, modern teaching methodologies, and the principles of Olympic values. This equipping of educators is set to positively impact over 140,000 students throughout Chandigarh, with immediate enthusiasm seen as many schools launched volleyball sessions the very next day.
Oliver Wrenwick 
Finley Blackwood