<p>In a thrilling four-set match, Srilanka defeated the hosts by 27-29, 25-15, 28-26 and 25-22 in one hour and 55 minutes in the third and final match of the tournament. <br /><br />The friendly match was organised by the Paralympic Volleyball Federation of India and Department of Youth Services and Sports.<br /><br />The teams comprising specially abled players gave away little about their disabilities as they served and smashed all across the volleyball court.<br /><br />The first set saw Indians taking the lead with amazing performances by captain Anthonappa S, Ashok Babu, Balakrishna, Sathish, Nagaraju P and Ullas Anthony.<br />Expert drops by Ashok Babu misguiding the defence duo of Jayarathna and Chandana helped the hosts clinch the first set. <br /><br />Nagaraju left the crowd amazed with his one-handed blocks and smashes.<br /><br />The resurgent Srilankans held the ground in the second set by 25-15. The team saw excellent serves from Rajanikanth N and co-ordinated defence between Jayarathna and Chandana. <br /><br />The third set saw the Indians get off to a shoddy start and miscommunication between players ruining their chances. <br /><br />However, the hosts later put up a good fight and the scores read 24-24. Finally, the determination of the Lankans ensured they grabbed victory and picked up a lead of 2-1. <br /><br />The improved allround performance of the Lankans ensured that they won the final set and clinched the trophy. <br /><br />Earlier speaking to media persons, Para-Olympic Volleyball Federation of India National President Chandrashekar said that a proposal has been given to the Mysore Mayor for conducting a national volleyball championship for the specially abled here in February. <br /><br />He said that around 15 teams from across the country will participate in the tourney.<br />Also the Indian team is expected to participate in a tournament to be held in Srilanka for all South Asian countries. <br /><br />He said that despite India ending fourth in the Specially Abled World Cup held in Cambodia in 2008, the infrastructure available is very less. <br /><br /></p>
<p>In a thrilling four-set match, Srilanka defeated the hosts by 27-29, 25-15, 28-26 and 25-22 in one hour and 55 minutes in the third and final match of the tournament. <br /><br />The friendly match was organised by the Paralympic Volleyball Federation of India and Department of Youth Services and Sports.<br /><br />The teams comprising specially abled players gave away little about their disabilities as they served and smashed all across the volleyball court.<br /><br />The first set saw Indians taking the lead with amazing performances by captain Anthonappa S, Ashok Babu, Balakrishna, Sathish, Nagaraju P and Ullas Anthony.<br />Expert drops by Ashok Babu misguiding the defence duo of Jayarathna and Chandana helped the hosts clinch the first set. <br /><br />Nagaraju left the crowd amazed with his one-handed blocks and smashes.<br /><br />The resurgent Srilankans held the ground in the second set by 25-15. The team saw excellent serves from Rajanikanth N and co-ordinated defence between Jayarathna and Chandana. <br /><br />The third set saw the Indians get off to a shoddy start and miscommunication between players ruining their chances. <br /><br />However, the hosts later put up a good fight and the scores read 24-24. Finally, the determination of the Lankans ensured they grabbed victory and picked up a lead of 2-1. <br /><br />The improved allround performance of the Lankans ensured that they won the final set and clinched the trophy. <br /><br />Earlier speaking to media persons, Para-Olympic Volleyball Federation of India National President Chandrashekar said that a proposal has been given to the Mysore Mayor for conducting a national volleyball championship for the specially abled here in February. <br /><br />He said that around 15 teams from across the country will participate in the tourney.<br />Also the Indian team is expected to participate in a tournament to be held in Srilanka for all South Asian countries. <br /><br />He said that despite India ending fourth in the Specially Abled World Cup held in Cambodia in 2008, the infrastructure available is very less. <br /><br /></p>
