{"id":6135,"date":"2025-08-21T19:21:25","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T19:21:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/?p=6135"},"modified":"2025-08-21T19:22:38","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T19:22:38","slug":"kaith-brothers-bholar-crowned-champions-of-anshul-memorial-cup-season-1-volleyball-tournament-at-sholi-village","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/?p=6135","title":{"rendered":"Kaith Brothers Bholar Crowned Champions of Anshul Memorial Cup Season-1 Volleyball Tournament at Sholi Village.\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><h1><strong>Kaith Brothers Bholar Crowned Champions of Anshul Memorial Cup Season-1 Volleyball Tournament at Sholi Village.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h1>\n<h2>Kuldeep Singh Thakur was the chief guest of this event.<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Shimla:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6140\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6140\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6140 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot_2025-08-22-00-09-33-695_com.facebook.katana-edit-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot_2025-08-22-00-09-33-695_com.facebook.katana-edit-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot_2025-08-22-00-09-33-695_com.facebook.katana-edit-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot_2025-08-22-00-09-33-695_com.facebook.katana-edit-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot_2025-08-22-00-09-33-695_com.facebook.katana-edit.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6140\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Winner team Kaith Brothers Bholar.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The four-day <strong>Anshul Memorial Cup Season-1 Volleyball Tournament<\/strong> concluded today with a spirited closing ceremony at <strong>Sholi village<\/strong>, located under <strong>Nankhari tehsil of Shimla district<\/strong>, leaving a lasting impact on sports enthusiasts and local residents alike. The tournament, which commenced on <strong>August 18<\/strong>, saw participation from over <strong>30 teams across Himachal Pradesh<\/strong>, reflecting the growing enthusiasm for sports in rural regions.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6136\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6136\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-6136\" src=\"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot_2025-08-22-00-11-58-741_com.facebook.katana-edit-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot_2025-08-22-00-11-58-741_com.facebook.katana-edit-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot_2025-08-22-00-11-58-741_com.facebook.katana-edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot_2025-08-22-00-11-58-741_com.facebook.katana-edit-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot_2025-08-22-00-11-58-741_com.facebook.katana-edit.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6136\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chief Guest Kuldeep Singh Thakur addressing the audience.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The tournament culminated with <strong>Kaith Brothers Bholar<\/strong> clinching the <strong>Ashwani Memorial Cup 2025 Season-1 title<\/strong>, after a series of intense and competitive matches. <strong>Team Fagu<\/strong> emerged as the <strong>runner-up<\/strong>, securing the <strong>second prize<\/strong> in the tournament.<\/p>\n<h3>A Grand Sporting Event in a Serene Village Setting<\/h3>\n<p>The event was organized by <strong>Yuvak Mandal Sholi<\/strong>, a local youth organization that took commendable initiative to host such a large-scale sporting event in a remote area. The organizing team ensured <strong>adequate accommodation<\/strong> for all participating players within the village. Matches were played <strong>even during the night<\/strong>, with <strong>proper lighting arrangements<\/strong> made to ensure smooth conduct of the games \u2013 a first-of-its-kind in the area.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-6137\" src=\"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot_2025-08-21-23-56-22-305_com.facebook.katana-edit-1024x578.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot_2025-08-21-23-56-22-305_com.facebook.katana-edit-1024x578.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot_2025-08-21-23-56-22-305_com.facebook.katana-edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot_2025-08-21-23-56-22-305_com.facebook.katana-edit-768x434.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot_2025-08-21-23-56-22-305_com.facebook.katana-edit.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The closing ceremony was graced by <strong>Kuldeep Singh Thakur<\/strong>, a <strong>former national-level player<\/strong>, who attended the event as the <strong>chief guest<\/strong>. He was welcomed and accompanied on the stage by <strong>Yuvak Mandal office bearer Nagender Sharma<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>Sports as a Tool to Combat Social Evils<\/h3>\n<p>In his address to the gathering, Kuldeep Singh Thakur lauded the efforts of <strong>Yuvak Mandal Sholi<\/strong> for organizing such a successful tournament. He highlighted the <strong>growing threat of drug abuse among youth<\/strong> and emphasized the critical role of <strong>sports in fostering discipline, focus, and a healthy lifestyle<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cDrug menace is a serious issue affecting our society, especially the youth. Parents need to be more vigilant and proactive in guiding their children. Sports can be a powerful medium to steer them away from such harmful paths and instill self-discipline,\u201d he said.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Thakur further encouraged other villages and youth organizations to follow the example set by Sholi and host similar events to keep young minds engaged in positive pursuits.<\/p>\n<h3>Felicitation of Winners<\/h3>\n<p>The chief guest distributed <strong>trophies and awards<\/strong> to the winners and congratulated all participating teams for their enthusiasm and sportsmanship. He expressed hope that such initiatives would become a regular feature in the region, contributing to both <strong>youth development<\/strong> and <strong>community engagement<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6139\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6139\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-6139\" src=\"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot_2025-08-22-00-08-04-367_com.facebook.katana-edit-1024x570.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot_2025-08-22-00-08-04-367_com.facebook.katana-edit-1024x570.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot_2025-08-22-00-08-04-367_com.facebook.katana-edit-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot_2025-08-22-00-08-04-367_com.facebook.katana-edit-768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot_2025-08-22-00-08-04-367_com.facebook.katana-edit.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6139\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Runner up team Fagu.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The <strong>Ashwani Memorial Cup 2025 Season-1<\/strong> has not only brought the thrill of competitive sports to a rural setting but has also proven to be a significant step towards community building and youth empowerment. The successful hosting of this tournament sets a precedent for grassroots sports development in Himachal Pradesh.<\/p>\n<p>Cultural program was also held on this occasion to entertain the audience.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Over <strong>30 teams<\/strong> from across Himachal Pradesh participated.<\/li>\n<li>Matches played <strong>day and night<\/strong> with full lighting arrangements.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kaith Brothers Bholar<\/strong> won the tournament; <strong>Team Fagu<\/strong> were runners-up.<\/li>\n<li>Organized by <strong>Yuvak Mandal Sholi<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Chief Guest <strong>Kuldeep Singh Thakur<\/strong> emphasized the role of sports in curbing drug abuse.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kaith Brothers Bholar Crowned Champions of Anshul Memorial Cup Season-1 Volleyball Tournament at Sholi Village.\u00a0 Kuldeep Singh Thakur was the chief guest of this event. 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