Surat is set to witness an exciting sports event as the Gujarat State Senior Women’s Volleyball Tournament will be held on May 3 and 4, 2025, at the K. P. Commerce Ground in Athwa Lines. The tournament promises to be a thrilling occasion for volleyball enthusiasts and a significant platform for women athletes to showcase their talent.
Organized and sponsored by the Ram Krishna Human Welfare Society, the tournament is being conducted in association with the Gujarat State Volleyball Association and the Surat District Volleyball Association. As per agency report, a press conference held on Thursday revealed the key details of the event, where Society head Ranjit Choudhary emphasized the need to uplift other sports such as volleyball, football, and kabaddi in a cricket-dominated sports culture. The aim of this tournament, he stated, is not only to encourage women players but also to promote their recognition and respect in society.
The tournament will commence at 4:00 PM on Saturday, May 3, and matches will be played during both morning and evening sessions on Sunday, May 4. The event will conclude the same day with a prize distribution ceremony awarding trophies to both the winning and runner-up teams.
Twelve prominent district teams from across Gujarat, including Surat, Rajkot, Ahmedabad, Gir, Valsad, Navsari, Tapi, and Bhavnagar, will participate in the competition. Each team will be represented by respected team owners, and several national-level women athletes are also expected to compete. Notable personalities such as Sonalben Engineer, Shankar Singh, and CA Ravi Agrawal attended the press meet and highlighted that the tournament is open to all citizens. They described the event as more than just a sporting competition—it is a vital step toward women's empowerment.
Ranjit Choudhary also shared that this tournament is only the beginning of a larger initiative. The organization aims to work on 10 to 12 different sports by 2036, with a special focus on identifying and nurturing rural talent and providing them opportunities to compete at national and international levels.
The people of Surat have been urged to attend in large numbers to support the women athletes and contribute to the strengthening of the region’s sporting culture.
