The Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA), the governing body for volleyball in Central Asia, and Baseline Ventures have announced a strategic partnership to revolutionise volleyball in the CAVA region.
CAVA is the supporting Zonal Association of Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) and represents the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) and the AVC in Central Asia and South Asia to promote and develop Indoor, Beach, Grass and Snow Volleyball in the region.
Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) is affiliated to Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.
This partnership aims to accelerate the growth and popularity of volleyball across the CAVA region by building an eminent annual property – CAVA Nations Cup. This annual competition will feature participation from 6-8 teams across the CAVA region and offer FIVB ranking points, marking a significant milestone for volleyball in the area.
The association aims to enhance the competitive standards of the sport while fostering a passionate fanbase across Asian countries.
CAVA President Mohamed Latheef, AVC Executive Vice President and AVC Zonal Executive Vice President representing Central Zone, said, “We are excited to partner with Baseline Ventures who have been the brainchild behind the very popular Prime Volleyball League in India. We are excited to work on the CAVA Nations Cup with Baseline as we witnessed India’s standout performance during the last Asian Games which was a direct result of the success of Prime Volleyball League. Partnering with Baseline Ventures allows us to bring our vision to life, creating more opportunities for players and elevating the region’s profile on the global volleyball stage.”
Tuhin Mishra, Co-Founder & MD, Baseline Ventures, said, “We are proud to collaborate with Central Asian Volleyball Association on the CAVA Nations Cup, which promises to be a game-changer for volleyball in Central Asia. This tournament will not only showcase the region’s talent but also provide players with a platform to compete for FIVB ranking points.”
