PVL Signs Multi-Year Deal With Volleyball World To Take League Worldwide

05.10.2022 - 07:59 sports.ndtv.com

With an action-packed season in Hyderabad in February 2022, the Prime Volleyball League powered by A23 gave a major boost to the sport's popularity across India.

Now, as season two of the league approaches, Indian volleyball is set to go global. The Prime Volleyball League, powered by A23, has signed a multi-year deal with the leading global volleyball streaming website, Volleyball World, as International Streaming Partners.

Along with existing host broadcast partners, Sony Sports Network, who will be broadcasting Season 2 of the Prime Volleyball League in the Indian sub-continent, the entire season will also be available on Volleyball World globally to showcase India's elite volleyball talent.

The Prime Volleyball League is co-owned and exclusively marketed by India's leading sports marketing firm, Baseline Ventures.

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