Para Volleyball Federation of India launches Nagaland Paravolley Association in Kohima to empower differently-abled youth.
DIMAPUR — The Para Volleyball Federation of India (PVFI) formally launched the Nagaland Paravolley Association during a foundational awareness symposium held in Kohima on July 31.
According to a DIPR report, the launch marks the integration of Nagaland into the national grassroots expansion of the federation, which aims to build a pipeline of para-athletes for the upcoming World Championship in China.
The symposium was attended by the Secretary of Youth Resources and Sports as the chief guest.
Delivering the keynote address, Hachamo Patton, National Executive Member of the federation and president-designate of the association, stated, "For generations, the narrative around our 'Divyang' youth has been one of welfare and sympathy. True, high-performance sports turns sympathy into profound respect. Our Naga youth possess explosive upper-body strength, split-second reflexes, and a warrior spirit. Through the NPVA, we are providing them a world-class platform to transition from the sidelines of life to the international courts."
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The technical framework of the sport was presented by Shreyaman Bhargava, Primary Consultant to the federation. He briefed the state administration on the mechanics of Para Sitting Volleyball and the international medical classification system (VS1 and VS2) designed to ensure fair play.
He further outlined the national expansion of the federation, which targets the establishment of structured para-volleyball ecosystems in 453 districts across 22 states.
A major highlight of the afternoon was the official unveiling of the association's logo by the special guests.
The event concluded with an open forum where officials from the Department of Social Welfare, the Department of Youth Resources and Sports, and the Nagaland Olympic Organisation pledged their collaborative support.
Discussions centred on departmental convergence to provide the newly formed state body with the necessary infrastructure, equipment subsidies, and stadium access, ensuring that athletes from the most remote districts of Nagaland have the resources to excel.