Chennai Spartans, one of six teams in the Pro Volleyball League, unveiled its logo and player jersey at a function here Thursday, ahead of the inaugural event in Kochi and here from February 2 to 22.
The other teams in the league are Ahmedabad Defenders, Calicut Heroes, U Mumba Volley, Hyderabad Black Hawks and Kochi Blue Spikers. M H Kumara, a FIVB Level-3 coach, would be the head coach of the franchise and M Ramesh, a former national coach, would be the team’s assistant coach. “I am confident that Chennai Spartans will take this sport to the next level, in line with global standards,” said Rajasekaran Sivaprakasam Chennai Spartans Chairperson. The event also witnessed the introduction of team players, as well as the launch of the franchises website.