Manoj is optimistic that the volleyball league will help players financially as well as in terms of improvement in their game. He further added that the tournament will help in unearthing talented volleyball players and develop a rich pool of the sport in India.
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Manoj also shared how he developed a passion towards volleyball. His craze for the sport skyrocketed at the age of 17. With the help of his coach, the 24-year-old bettered the techniques and skills in a bid to become a top player.
Later, Manoj joined the DYES hostel (Sports Authority of Karnataka) in Bengaluru where he met his coach and role model Mr. Dakshinamoorthy. Ever since then, with his sheer willpower and love for the sport, he has pushed himself to do better and gave his 100% to colleyball.
The Ahmedabad Defenders middle blocker shared that he started working on the details of the sport with the help of his coach at the sports hostel in Bengaluru.
Manoj added:
He also elaborated on the effect Patel had on him, stating:
Manoj LM’s major achievements in volleyball
Manoj was part of the Indian team that clinched the gold medal at the 2019 South Asian Games. He termed the win his most memorable moment.
He will now look to guide the Ahmedabad Defenders to the title in the inaugural Pro Volleyball League.
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