Kathmandu Spikers

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Kathmandu Spikers
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Founded2024;0 years ago (2024)
OwnerSharad Kumar Tibarewala
COOSudixya Adhikari
Captain Usha Bhandari
League Everest Women's Volleyball League
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Kathmandu Spikers [1] is a women's volleyball team from Kathmandu, Bagnati Province playing in the Everest Women's Volleyball League in Nepal. The team was founded in 2024 and owned by Sharad Kumar Tibarewala. [2] [3]

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Team

Kathmandu Spikers
No.NameHeightPosition
6 Flag of Nepal.svg Usha Bhandari (C)5' 7" Outside hitter
11 Flag of Nepal.svg Aarati Subedi 5' 10" Spiker
8 Flag of Nepal.svg Kopila Rana Blocker
5 Flag of Nepal.svg Kamala Pun Setter
15 Flag of Nepal.svg Usha Bista Middle blocker
12 Flag of Nepal.svg Nisha Mahar Spiker
3 Flag of Nepal.svg Basanti Saud Blocker
18 Flag of Nepal.svg Rasmita Dura Libero
9 Flag of Bulgaria.svg Andrea Tsvetanova 5' 9" Setter
14 Flag of Turkey.svg Pelin Eroktay [4] 6' 2" Opposite
10 Flag of Turkey.svg Fulden Ural 6' 1" Outside Hitter
1 Flag of Nepal.svg Ritika Bhatta (Talent Hunt)

Administration and support staff

PositionName
OwnerSharad Kumar Tibarewala
COOSudixya Adhikari
Team ManagerKapil G.C.
Assistant Coach Flag of Nepal.svg Lok Bahadur Budha
Head coach Flag of Nepal.svg Jagdish Pd. Bhatta

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References

  1. "Kathmandu Spikers unveil new logo, symbolising heritage and determination" . Retrieved 11 September 2024.
  2. "Squad, coaches announced for Everest Women's Volleyball League" . Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  3. "Everest Women's Volleyball League announces six franchises for inaugural edition" . Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  4. "Kathmandu Spikers signs Turkish player for EWVL" . Retrieved 26 September 2024.