Mintonette+ Volleyball League Junior 2026 Kicks Off with Grand Inaugural Auction in Navi Mumbai

NAVI MUMBAI (MAHARASHTRA) [INDIA]: February 16: Maharashtra’s first-ever franchise-based junior volleyball tournament, the Mintonette+ Volleyball League Junior 2026, officially began with a spectacular inaugural auction held at Hotel Regenza by Tunga, Vashi. Organized by Mintonette+ Academy under the aegis of the Maharashtra Volleyball Association (MVA), the landmark event marked a new chapter in the competitive volleyball development across the state. The evening began with a warm welcome address by Dr. Jaya Gupta Rajesh, who hosted a distinguished gathering of Maharashtra’s sports leadership and volleyball fraternity. The event was graced by several eminent dignitaries including Mr. Vijay Dangrae, President, MVA; Mr. Sanjay Sethae, Secretary, MOA; Mr. Sunil Agarkar, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Sports, Maharashtra; and Mr. Nilesh Jagtap, Secretary, MVA and Joint Secretary, MOA.

Adding further prestige to the occasion were celebrated volleyball personalities such as Shiv Chhatrapati Award winner Mr. Suresh Gaikwad, India international player Mohd. Zama, and Mrs. Pratibha Prabhu, National Player and Co-Founder of Mintonette+ Academy. All dignitaries were felicitated with mementos by the Mintonette+ Academy team in recognition of their contribution to the sport.

Highlighting the academy’s roadmap for the future, Mr. Vijay Menon presented Mintonette+ Academy’s long-term vision focused on strengthening grassroots engagement, structured training pathways, and competitive exposure for young athletes. This was followed by the ceremonial unveiling of the league’s official Mintonette+ ball and jersey by Mr. Rajesh Pushpan, alongside the distinguished guests.