Indian sports entered a transformative era today with the official launch of the Women’s Pro Volleyball League (WPVL), the nation’s first national, franchise-based professional league dedicated exclusively to women’s volleyball. Promoted by Power Spike International Private Limited, the initiative aims to establish a sustainable professional sporting ecosystem for women athletes.
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Lucknow to host India’s first women’s volleyball league
The official unveiling took place at The Centrum, Lucknow, under the theme “Rising Queen of the Court.” The high-profile ceremony was attended by senior government dignitaries, sports administrators, and business leaders, including Uttar Pradesh Jal Shakti Minister Shri Swatantra Dev Singh, Sports Minister Shri Girish Chandra Yadav, Transport Minister Shri Dayashankar Singh, and UP State Commission for Women Chairperson Dr. Babita Singh Chauhan.
The inaugural edition of the tournament is scheduled to run from November 1 to November 11, 2026, at the Ekana Indoor Stadium in Lucknow. The 11-day competition will feature six city-based franchises with a combined playing roster of 84 elite professional athletes, bringing 14 players to each team.
Despite volleyball commanding a global following of over 800 million players and fans, Indian women athletes have historically lacked a sustained, long-term professional platform to pursue the sport as a full-time career. The WPVL has been conceptualized to bridge that structural gap, creating a commercially viable framework focused on private investment, long-term athlete development, and grassroots growth.
Speaking at the launch, WPVL Founder Mr. Bukhrat Ahmad highlighted the broader vision behind the league, emphasizing that talent requires structured opportunity, visibility, and professional backing to thrive. He stated that the objective is to build an ecosystem where women athletes can compete professionally and inspire future generations.
Details regarding franchise identities, player auction procedures, and broadcast partnerships are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
About the Women’s Pro Volleyball League (WPVL)
The Women’s Pro Volleyball League (WPVL) is a national franchise-based professional volleyball league promoted by Power Spike International Private Limited. Established with a vision to elevate women’s volleyball in India, WPVL is committed to creating a sustainable sporting ecosystem through professional competition, athlete development, commercial partnerships and fan engagement.
The inaugural season is scheduled from 1–11 November 2026 at Ekana Indoor Stadium, Lucknow.
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