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- ↑ "Yanam Tigers".
- ↑ Subrahmanyam, V. V. (25 June 2011). "Chennai wins inaugural Indian Volley League". The Hindu. Chennai, India.
- ↑ Sportstar
- ↑ Bangalore Leg 2011
- ↑ Chennai Leg 2011
- ↑ Yenam Leg 2011
- ↑ Hyderabad Leg 2011
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