Sports News | India Beat Singapore 3-0 in Volleyball Tourney

New Delhi, Jun 24 (PTI) The Indian senior volleyball team beat Singapore 3-0 to begin their campaign on a winning note in the 21st Princess Cup 3rd AVC Women's Challenge Cup at Nakhon Pathom, Thailand.

India emerged 25-16, 25-19 25-08 winners in their opening league match of the tournament.

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From the Indian side, captain Nirmal, Soorya and Anushree impressed the most.

Six countries -- India, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Uzbekistan, Hong Kong and China-- are participating in the championship that will conclude on June 30.

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The Indian team's next match is against Uzbekistan on Saturday.

Achyuta Samanta, President of Volleyball Federation of India (VFI), congratulated the team for its winning start in the championship.

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