Everest Women's Volleyball League: Two Indians in Chitwan Shakti and Russian in Gandaki

Chitwan Shakti had already picked up Azerbaijan's outside hitter Ksenia Pavelnikov. There is a provision to keep three foreign players in one team in the franchise tournament which is going to be held for the first time in Nepal. The

tournament is being held at the National Sports Council's covered hall from October 14 to 19. Middle blocker Surya is a well-known face for Nepali volleyball. She has previously played for Everest Club Bootball in Nepali volleyball leagues. She won the Best Blocker title in the Club Championship League last month. She also won the title of best spiker in the NVA league in 2080.

Anushree is a young Indian star player. Chitwan brought him into the team as an outside hitter for this tournament. She previously played for Everest Club in NVA Club Championship and NVA League in Nepal. She was the best player in the club championship and the best spiker in the NVA league. Aruna Shahi, captain of the Nepali women's national team, has been Chitwan's marquee player.

Russian players in Gandaki

Gandaki Thunders has announced the name of the first foreign player for the Everest Volleyball League. Gandaki signed Russian opposite hitter Alyssa Trubiak. Alyssa is a popular face in domestic leagues in Russia and Canada. She has played in the Ontario University Tournament for two consecutive seasons from York University in Canada. She has also played in the Visakha League in Russia.

Pokhara Thunders owner Saurabh Kedia said he was very happy to sign an impressive player from Russia. Director of the team Vikas Khaitan said that the team has also prepared the contract of two other players and will announce it soon. Alyssa's arrival is expected to give Gandaki a big boost in the tournament. Gandaki, where Saraswati Chaudhary is the marquee player of the national volleyball team, has already announced the names of 8 Nepali players.