The men's NVL was announced almost two years ago. The Kedia Group had taken ownership of the NVL project from the Nepal Volleyball Association. However, due to time constraints, the NVL project became uncertain.

Finally, the Nepal Volleyball League (NVL) is going to be held. The organizers announced 6 franchise teams on Thursday, and the NVL is on the verge of being held.

It was announced that there will be a men's NVL almost two years ago. Kedia Group had taken ownership of the Nepal Volleyball Association for organizing the NVL. However, due to time constraints, the NVL organization became uncertain.

Kedia Group has announced the names, team owners and logos of the 6 franchise teams competing in the NVL. The teams were unveiled at a program organized in the capital on Thursday in the presence of record-breaking karate medalist Erica Gurung.

The teams competing in the first edition of the NVL include Annapurna Spiker Kings, Karnali Shivaraj, Kathmandu Reds, Khaptad Falcons, Madhesh Warriors and Sagarmatha Smashers.

Asian Games medalist Erica, who was the guest, interpreted the organization of sports leagues not only as a means of developing a single sport but also as a means of developing the country's overall sports. She said, ‘I am a karate player. I think having a franchise league for volleyball is an overall development of sports. Because such leagues motivate many. They give positive energy to all the players. I would like to thank the organizers for that.’

The main objective of AVL, which has the slogan ‘A new flight of heights’, is to organize volleyball games played in every region of Nepal and take them towards a professional path, said Kedia Group Chairman Bimal Kedia. Stating that it is an important day for the Nepali Volleyball League, he said that the wait of every volleyball lover for this has been meaningful.

Annapurna Spiker Team is owned by Sumira Sports Ventures Pvt. Ltd. The team owner of Annapurna, which represents Gandaki, is Meena Tripathi Limbu. The team consists of Subodh Tripathi, Rajvi Tripathi and Karna Thapa. Team representative Karna Thapa said that he joined volleyball while playing cricket and football and pledged to present the glory of Gandaki in the NVL, including the Annapurna Himal.

Karnali Shivraj is owned by Laksara Pvt. Ltd. Its owners are Krishna BK, Ashok Bhatta, Santosh BK. The team includes former national players Lalita Nath, Vijay Basyal and Bivek Bikram Adhikari. The same team owns Karnali Yashvis in the women's franchise league. Ashok Bhatta of Karnali reminded that despite the Karnali wicket, many talents have been born in sports and said that his team is based on strength.

Kathmandu Reds is owned by Quest Sports Management Pvt. Ltd. The team owners are Umesh Lal Shrestha, Subin Shrestha, Uttam Kumar Shrestha, Prithvi Rajbhandari and Kumar Anurag. Ashesh Pradhan is the creative head of the team. Sunny Rajbhandari and Bani Rajbhandari own Sagarmatha Smashers.

Similarly, people associated with the theatre have taken ownership of Khaptad Falcons. They include Raj Shah, Sabraj Bhandari, Sanjiv Upreti, Sirjana Regmi, Pankaj Sharma, among others. Khaptad owner Raj Shah said that the volleyball league is also a bridge connecting personalities from different fields and considered it a privilege to be the champion of Nepali volleyball.

Another franchise team, Madhesh Warriors, has been taken ownership by Compass Entertainment Network Pvt. Ltd. Its owners are Sandeep Shah and Pranab Mahat. Sandeep Shah said that his team aims to make a positive contribution to volleyball and will take talented players from Madhesh to the national level.

The NVL should be completed by the second week of Bhadra. The league will be held at the Rakhep Covered Hall in Tripureshwor. Nepal Volleyball Association President Jitendra Bahadur Chand said that having a franchise league for both women and men is a happy aspect for Nepali volleyball. The women's franchise league has completed two editions. Nepal's national sport, volleyball, needs an international-level indoor covered hall and the state should pay attention to it, he said. He said, "The state itself will build the infrastructure, the association will play a coordinating role and make the game dynamic. If we have our own indoor hall, Nepali volleyball will reach heights."

Nepal Volleyball League CEO Santosh Upadhyay gave information about the league and said that Kedia Group's main objective is to create a situation where people can see a career in volleyball. Stating that a new chapter has begun in Nepali volleyball, he said, "We will create new opportunities for players."

The logo of the Nepal Volleyball League was also made public. The logo indicates that the game of volleyball is developing dynamically, and the colors used in it represent the national flag, while expressing the spirit of unity and dynamism as a message, according to the organizers.