The national game of Nepal has entered the volleyball franchise league structure. The women's volleyball franchise league was started last year. Vatsalya Everest Women's Volleyball League is a franchise league in volleyball.

The league was organized by Infinity Dreams in collaboration with Nepal Volleyball Association. As it was the first edition last year, the league was organized without a player auction. Infinity is planning to host the second edition from August 20 to 28. For that, an 'auction' of players was held in the capital on Friday. 

Association president Jitendra Bahadur Chand says that this is a historic day for Nepali volleyball. He said, "This is a historic and special day for us. Volleyball players have also entered the professional field, it is expected to help the development of Nepali volleyball.

Sangh has signed a seven-year contract with Infinity for organizing women's volleyball league. Chairman Chand added, "We are proud that the league is being organized according to the vision we had entered into the agreement with." Last year the first edition was held in Kathmandu, this year it is being held in Pokhara. Former winners Karnali Yeshvis, Lalitpur Queens, Kathmandu Spikers, Madhesh United, Pokhara Ninjas and Lumbini Lava will participate in the second edition. They were the same team in the first edition too. 

All the marquee players of the team said that the auction was a different experience for them as it was their first time and this day would prove to be a milestone for Nepali volleyball. The 'home ground' team Pokhara Ninjas spent the most in the auction held at Hotel Solty. New Diamond Academy player Pragati Nath Marki and Rupesh Kumar Bista coached Pokhara spent 6 lakh 29 thousand 750 rupees in the auction. 69 players were placed in the

auction. They were classified into three categories 'A', 'B' and 'C'. The base price of 'A' was kept from 1 lakh 15 thousand to 1 lakh 32 thousand 500. The base price of 'B' was from 1 lakh to more than 1 lakh 15 thousand and the base price of 'C' was from 50 thousand to 57 thousand 500. There were seven players in the 'A' category. Among them were open hitter Safia Pun and Aarti Chand of Army, Poonam Chand of Police, Kamna Bista of Opposer Police, Middle Blocker Kavita Bhatt of APF, Sangam Mahato of Army and Shantikala Tamang of Libero Police. 

The first bid of the auction was placed on Kama Bista. When Lumbini, Karnali and Lalitpur bid to get him at the maximum price, Lumbini won through a lucky draw. Like him, Poonam, Sangam and Safia also reached Pokhara, Lalitpur and Karnali teams respectively through lucky 'draws'.

Pokhara, Lalitpur and Karnali for Poonam, Sangam for Madhesh and Lalitpur and Safia for Madhesh and Karnali. Blocker Kavita was taken by Kathmandu Spikers for the maximum price in the first bid. Army's Aarti was taken by Madhesh United at the base price (1 lakh 15 thousand). After being 'unsold' in the first round, Shantikala was automatically relegated to 'B'.

Lumbini, Kathmandu and Karnali bid there, and from the lucky draw, Lumbini contracted 'B' at the maximum price of 1 lakh 15 thousand. Lumbini got Middle Blocker Police Alyssa Manandhar from 'B' grade for maximum price in 'Draw'. Pokhara, Lalitpur and Madhesh along with Lumbini were ready to pay the maximum price. Five teams (Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Lumbini, Madhesh and Pokhara) bid the maximum price for open hitter Meena Sunar of EVC. However, Pokhara bet on a lucky draw.

Open hitter Salina Budhamgar of New Diamond in 'B' category, Garima Bohra of Opposer APF and Lakshmi Chand of Police, Middle Blocker Manisha Chaudhary of Police and Kopila Rana were chosen by the teams. Kathmandu, Lumbini and Madhesh were ready to pay the maximum price of 'C' to Valmiki Acharya of unsold new diamond in 'B'. But with a lucky draw, she got signed with Kathmandu. Like Valmiki, libero Anjila Pradhan and opponent Nisha Mahar of New Diamond of 'B' category were contracted by Pokhara for a maximum of 57 thousand 500 for 'C' through 'draw'. Last year's runner-up, Lalitpur Queens, was behind Pokhara in the

auction. He has spent 6 lakh 27 thousand 250 rupees. Lumbini and Kathmandu have spent 6 lakh 12 thousand 250, former winners Karnali 5 lakh 89 thousand 750 and Madhesh 5 lakh 87 thousand 500. All the teams have bought the same 7 players except Markie. Everyone will now be able to sign three foreigners and one player from the talent hunt.

Famous actors are also associated with this volleyball league organized with the slogan 'Now it's women's turn'. Former winners Karnali have made actor Rajesh Hamal as team ambassador while actress Neeti Shah has joined Madhesh United. Another actress Sanisha Bhattarai has become the ambassador of Pokhara. Aksner was an actress called Khadka Khadka . Snevi Chapagai, CEO of the organizer Infinity Dreams, said that the excitement of the auction has inspired Nepali volleyball to reach a new height. 

Pragati Nath, the marquee player of Pokhara, said that playing in the franchise league in Pokhara, the fertile land of volleyball, is getting more exciting. She said, "The game is happening in Pokhara. I have got the opportunity to lead the team, with everyone's help and support, the goal is to become the team champion on the home ground.'

coach – Utsav Khadka

Pokhara Ninjas

marquee player – Pragati Nath

coach – Rupesh Kumar Bisht 

Kathmandu Spikers

marquee player – Usha Bhandari

coach – Lokesh Budha 

Lumbini Lava