Delhi toofans unveil 14-member squad for Prime volleyball League Season 5
New Delhi, OCT 23 (TNT): Prime Volleyball League (PVL) franchise Delhi Toofans on Friday announced their complete 14-player squad and support staff for the upcoming fifth season of the tournament, scheduled to get underway on November 30.
The Resolute Sports-owned outfit, who finished runners-up in their debut season in 2024, will head into the FIVB-recognised league with a mix of Indian domestic talent and overseas recruits representing Serbia, Australia, and Canada.
The team will be guided by newly appointed Italian head coach Fabio Menta, who brings more than two decades of coaching experience across professional clubs, national setups, and international development programmes across Europe, Asia, and Oceania, a release said here.
“The team has already demonstrated its potential by reaching the Prime Volleyball League final in its debut season, giving us a strong foundation to build upon,” Menta said.
“With the squad now in place, our priority is to bring the players together around a clear playing philosophy and a shared ambition… We will focus on tactical discipline, communication, physical preparation and consistency,” Menta added.
The franchise’s roster features four outside hitters in George Antony, Deepak Kumar M, Sheik Numan, and Serbia’s Amadou Laye Samb.
The opposite positions will be manned by India’s Abhishek Rajeev alongside Canadian international Yoan David.
The middle-blocking department will be anchored by Australia’s James Weir, teaming up with Indian blockers Pravin P and Muhammed Jasim.
Domestic playmakers Lal Sujan M V and Muhammed Shamil O K will handle setting duties, backed by liberos Anand and Aljo Sabu, and blocker Arsak Sinan.
“Finalising the squad marks an important milestone in our preparations for the upcoming season,” said Alok Sanghi, Chairman of Resolute Sports.
“We have brought together a balanced group of Indian and international talent, supported by a dedicated coaching and performance team, with the aim of building a cohesive and competitive unit,” Alok added.
Menta’s technical bench includes Assistant Coach V V Jayakumar, Norwegian Technical Director Shailen Ramdoo, Analyst Jitendra Kumar, Physiotherapist Joshua Bruce, and Strength and Conditioning Coach Amal Manohar.
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