Delhi Dynamites secured the Volleyball Champions League (VCL) championship after overcoming Emperia Marathas 3-1 in the final at Noida Indoor Stadium on Friday.
The Dynamites received the trophy and prize money of Rs 2 crore, while the runners-up Emperia Marathas were awarded Rs 1 crore, as stated in a VCL press release.
Emperia Marathas began strongly, winning the first set 25-22, putting Delhi Dynamites under early pressure. Delhi responded effectively by winning the next three sets consecutively.
The Dynamites won the second set 25-19 to level the match. The third set was closely contested and pivotal; Delhi edged ahead to win 31-29, moving close to the title. The fourth set saw Delhi maintain control and secure a 25-19 victory to complete their comeback.
Shubham Choudhary, named Player of the Match, was instrumental in the victory. He remarked, “Winning the Volleyball Champions League title is a special feeling for the entire team. After losing the first set, we stayed united, trusted our preparation and focused on winning one point at a time. The third set was particularly important, and our belief in each other helped us turn the match around. This victory is the result of the team’s hard work and collective effort.”
SR. Sivarajan was recognised as Impact Player of the Match for his contributions to the final.
Delhi Dynamites demonstrated resilience throughout the tournament, overcoming an early setback in the final to claim the championship. Emperia Marathas’ early lead proved insufficient against Delhi’s strong performance in critical phases of the match.
The victory marked the culmination of the VCL tournament, highlighting Delhi Dynamites’ determination and teamwork.