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Jasjodh, Preet from Pb make it to Prime Volleyball League

Ludhiana: Two young volleyball players studying in Ludhiana, Jasjodh Singh and Preet Karan, both 22, have made it to the Prime Volleyball League (PVL) through recently held auctions. They are the only players from Punjab to be selected for the tournament. Jasjodh, a third-year student at SCD Govt College, was bought by Kochi Blue Spikers for an impressive Rs 14.75 lakh — almost three times the base price of Rs 5 lakh. His teammate and fellow college student, Preet Karan, who is in the final year, was picked by Hyderabad Black Hawks for more than Rs 5 lakh. This marks the first time either of the players has been selected for the PVL, making it a milestone moment in their budding careers. Both players said they were excited and honoured to be part of the Prime Volleyball League. "It's a big opportunity for us. The league is becoming more popular with every season, and we are thrilled to be a part of it," said Jasjodh. They also thanked their coaches, Gurjot Singh and Sunil Kumar. Jasjodh, who hails from Jaura village in Jalandhar, has already represented India on international platforms. He was part of the World University Games held in China and has also played in tournaments in Malaysia and Australia. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Indian Truck Driver Now Earns ₹2.9 Crore Monthly (See how) prestigetrophy Learn More Undo At the national level, he has won multiple medals in competitions, including the Khelo India University Games and other youth championships. Preet, who is from Balachaur, has also shown consistent growth. Both players started training under coach Gurjot after enrolling at SCD Govt College. Over the past two years, they've trained rigorously and participated in several state and national tournaments, which helped them attract attention for the league. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .