Hyderabad Black Hawks U21 win inaugural Guardians Trophy

Guardians Trophy volleyball Hyderabad Black Hawks Prime Volleyball League U21 tournament

The Hyderabad Black Hawks U21 have been crowned champions of the inaugural Guardians Trophy. They secured the title by defeating the host team, Goa Guardians U21, with a 3-1 victory in the final held in Panjim.

During the championship match, Hyderabad took an early lead with a 16-7 opening set. Although Goa responded to win the second set 15-11, Hyderabad regained control to win the third 16-14 and closed out the match with a 15-8 fourth set. The tournament featured youth squads from all 10 Prime Volleyball League franchises.

Individual honors included Sarthak from Hyderabad, who was named MVP, Best Server, and Best Opposite. Hyderabad's captain, Deepak, was named Best Attacker. For the Goa Guardians, players Suraj, Arjun, and Yogesh were recognized as Best Blocker, Best Setter, and Best Libero, respectively. Hyderabad received Rs 1.2 lakh in prize money, while Goa earned Rs 60,000 as runners-up.

Entities

Deepak · Goa Guardians U21 · Hyderabad Black Hawks U21 · Panjim · Prime Volleyball League · Sarthak

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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] The final score of the championship match was 3-1 in favor of Hyderabad Black Hawks U21. newsable.asianetnews.com · www.news18.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Sarthak won the MVP, Best Server, and Best Opposite awards. www.news18.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Hyderabad received 1.2 lakh rupees in prize money, while Goa received 60,000 rupees. www.news18.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The Guardians Trophy was created to provide a platform for emerging Indian volleyball talent. www.news18.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The tournament featured youth squads from all 10 Prime Volleyball League franchises. newsable.asianetnews.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Hyderabad Black Hawks U21 won the inaugural Guardians Trophy. newsable.asianetnews.com · www.news18.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Goa Guardians received Rs 60,000 as runners-up. www.news18.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Sarthak from Hyderabad was named MVP, Best Server, and Best Opposite. www.news18.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Hyderabad Black Hawks received Rs 1.2 lakh in prize money. www.news18.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The final score of the championship match was 3-1 in favor of Hyderabad. newsable.asianetnews.com · www.news18.com

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How India's Youth Volleyball Ecosystem Is Building Olympic Aspirations [www.rediff.com]

about 1 month ago

Black Hawks U21 crowned champions of inaugural Guardians Trophy 2026 [newsable.asianetnews.com]

about 1 month ago

Hyderabad Black Hawks clinch inaugural Guardians Trophy [www.news18.com]

about 1 month ago