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Great News !! Two Legends of Volleyball getting Honored

Its a great News for all the Volleyball player and Fans of Volleyball that Volleyball Federation of India honoring the two heroes of Indian Volleyball on this Saturday  3.1.2015 on the occasion of the 63rd National Volleyball Championship at Chennai. Many thanks to VFI and hope this will help to revive the game of Volleyball in India.The two legends are Late Mr. Jimmy George and Late Mr.Abdul Basith.

Jimmy George : 

Jimmy George is often considered one of the greatest volleyball players of all time and was a member of Indian men's national volleyball team. He was the first Indian volleyball player to become a professional and played club volleyball in Italy.He was considered one of the best attackers of the world.Jimmy died in a car accident in Italy on November 30, 1987, at the age of 32.The government of Kerala dedicated its indoor stadium at Trivandrum as the Jimmy George Indoor Stadium. Wikipedia

• Born: March 8, 1955, Peravoor, India
• Died: November 30, 1987, Italy
• Height: 1.87 m
• Education: University of Kerala
• Siblings: Anju Bobby George
• Awards: - Arjuna Award for Volleyball

          - The best sportsman of Kerala, in 1976

          - The G.V. Raja Award in 1975

Abdul Basith :

Abdul Basith was born in Hyderabad, A.P. and was captain of the Indian men's national volleyball team team and came from the state of Andhra Pradesh. In 1989 he was awarded the Arjuna award.Abdul Basith Siddiqui's family belong to Town Nanauta, District Saharanpur Uttar Pradesh. Wikipedia

• Born: Hyderabad, India
• Died: 1991
• Awards: Arjuna Award for Volleyball in 1989

   

Vaypayee Tournament - Photos

Kerala Senior Men Team Winners of the 13th National Level Vajapeyee Cup Volleyball Championship in Bengaluru.
Kerala beats Tamil Nadu in the final (3-0).
Scores: 25-18, 25-18, 25-22
Standing L To R - Ratheesh, Akhin, Vibin M George, Rohit, Harilal (Coach), Sunny (Asst. coach), Kiran Philip, Tom Joseph and Manu. 
Kneeling-- L To R--Fasil, Jitin, Anu James and Ragesh

Tamil Nadu Beat Karnataka 'A' by 3-0 sets and Secured 1st Place in the Vajapeyee Cup Volleyball Championship Women's section.
Scores: 25-20, 25-11, 25-10.

Kerala team started for 63rd National Volleyball Championship 2015

 All the best Kerala team !!!!

Kerala volleyball team started for the National Volleyball Championship 2015. 

 

The team at Coaching camp, Triprayar

At coaching camp

The team includes Vibin.M.George, Tom Joseph,Kiran Philip, Jithin.N, Rohith.P, Jerome Vinith, Akhin G.S(BPCL),Ratheesh, Manu,Ragesh (KSEB),Anu G.S and Fasil(SAI Calicut).Coach Mr. Harilal. Coaching camp was held at Triprayar,Trissur dist. 

" 'The Spikers Blog' team wishes all the best and a great match for the whole Team."

Kapil Dev K.J | Arjuna award winner

Kapil Dev K.J is one of the best Indian volleyball player who was honored by Arjuna award in 2010,One of the most prestigious  sports award in India. Arjuna awards were instituted in 1961 by the Government of India to recognize outstanding performance in International sports. Kapil Dev is currently working as Office Superintendent.He was graduated from Magadh University in BA (Economics) (2009). Basically  from Trivandrum, Capital of Kerala,India.a
 

Kapils personal Acheivements 

• Arjuna Award Winner - 2010
• Best Setter World Olympic Qualifying Tournament 2012, held in Germany
• Captain - Indian Volleyball Team, 2005 to 2009.

Team Achievements

• Junior Asian Championship (Iran-1998)
• Junior World Qualifying Round (Thailand-1998)
• Rashid International Tournament (Dubai-2000) (Bronze)
• World Cup Qualifying Tournament (Qatar-2001)
• Senior Asian Championship (Korea-2001)
• Asian Games (Busan-2002)
• Senior Asian Championship (China-2003)
• Rashid International (Dubai-2004) (Bronze)
• South Asian Federation Games (Pakistan-2004) (Gold)
• World Cup Qualifying Tournament (Chennai-2005)
• Senior Asian Championship (Thailand-2005) (Captain)
• Rashid International Volleyball Tournament (Dubai-2006) (Captain)
• South Asian Federation Games (Colombo-2006) (Gold) (Captain)
• Asian Games (Doha-2006) (Captain)
• Commonwealth Volleyball Championship (Kolkata-2007) (Silver)
• Senior Asian Championship (Indonesia-2007)
• World Championship Qualifying Round (Iran-2009) (Silver) (Captain)
• South Asian Federation Games (Dhaka-2010) (Gold)
• Senior Asian Championship (Iran-2011)
• President’s Cup (Kazakhstan-2011) (Gold)
• China Challengers (China-2012)
• Olympic Qualifying Round (Germany-2012)

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                 Vadasserikonam P O

                 Varkala, Trivandrum, Kerala

                 India. 

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Abudhabi NMC hospital,19th Jimmi George Volley tournament winner

          

            19th Jimmy George Volleyball Tournament held at Kerala Social Center, Abudhabi. Abudhabi NMC Hospital wins. Game flourished with the presence of International players like Indian volleyball team captain Rajath Singh,  Arjuna award winner Tom Joseph, Kishore Kumar,Vibin M George, Subbarao,  .

Video Courtesy :Jeevan TV Bureau - Abudhabi

Asianet News report about Sir Jimmy George.. Watch to know about this Legend of Volleyball:

Basic Volleyball Fundamentals

Basic Volleyball Fundamentals 

1. Serving

2. Setting

3. Passing

4. Spiking

5. Blocking 

6. Defensing  

 

   

 Photo courtesy : FIVB (www.fivb.org)

How to Spike - A  slow motion Video 

A great Old Match - KSEB v/s BPCL at Wayanad

Old but intersting game ... Kerala volleyball senior semi final on 15-12-12 at Wayanad District, Kerala. KSEB v/s BPCL. Tom joseph, Vibin.M. george, Kishore kumar on one side and Shyamji, Ajesh, Rakesh, and Tinku on other end.

Enjoy  a great match !!!

Kerala volley team won 'Vajepaye Tournament' held in Bangaluru

Another tremendous result from Kerala volley team. They won the 'Vajepaye tournament' held in Bangaluru, last week. Kerala team, with all their best players fought a amazing game and got what they deserved.

Standing Left To Right - Ratheesh, Akhin, Vibin M George, Rohit, Harilal (Coach), Sunny (Asst. coach), Kiran Philip, Tom Joseph and Manu. Kneeling-- L To R--Fasil, Jitin, Anu James and Ragesh

Tamil Nadu Senior Men Team Runner up of the 13th National Level Vajapeyee Cup Volleyball Championship in Bengaluru.
Standing Left To Right - Shelton Moses, M Ukkkara Pandian, Sabari Rajan, Arikesavan (asst. coach), Sundaran (Coach), Selva Prabhu, John Christopher, Sarang Santhilal and G R Vaishnav. Sitting-- L To R--Karthik S, C Dinesh Vikram, TMD Riyazuddin, Naveen Raja Jacob and S Kanagaraj.

Kerala volleyball league - Promo | Must Watch

A great promo for the Volleyball. The legend of Malayalam film industry, Mammootty  in the Promo supporting the Kerala volleyball league.

More exciting than cricket..... Faster than football.... Do you thought of a game like that ???

Manu Joseph | Indian volleyball player

Manu Joseph

One of the best volley ball player.
Born on 30.11.1989 in the city called Kannur in Kerala state. Worked in KSEB(2010 -11). Currently working in Southern Railways(2011-onwards)

• In the year of 2008, he played 'All India SAI championship' held at Kurushethra.Team secured 2-First Place

• In the year of 2009, played '11th Youth nationals' held at Ankamali,Kerala.Team secured First place

• In the year of 2010, he played '12th Youth national championship' held at Bhilai,Chattisgarh,Team secured First Place. He was leading the team in that game.

• In the year of 2011, he played61st Senior national volleyball championship held at Raipur,Chattisgarh.Team secured First Place

• In the year of 2012,He played '62nd Senior national championship' held ay Jaipur. Participated for Indian Railways

• In the year of 2013, He played '64th Senior national volleyball championship' held at Moradabad UP.Participated for Indian Railways

• In the year of 2013 all Indian railway championship held at Gorakhpur..winners Southern Railway.

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Vibin M George

Vibin M George

Indian volleyball player affiliated with Indian Volleyball Federation

Short Description about Vibin M George. : 

He is a Indian volley player. Vibin M George has been the mainstay of the BPCL team as well as the INDIAN TEAM with his attacking smashes.A very aggressive team player. Vibin has been representing the country and also play for volleyball club's in  Gulf Countries. He got a golden chance to win national federation cup 2013. He was leading the team against Tamil nadu in final match.

Awards
- Gold medalist in SAF GAMES
- Silver Medalist at the Central Asian championship
- Bronze Medalist at the Asia cup championship

- Selected as best attacker and all rounder in both Indian and Kerala Team
- Selected as best player in several club championships
- Former INDIAN and KERALA Team captain

Personal Information

Married
Indian International Volley Player, Cochin refinery ,Ampalamugal, Eranakulam Dist Kerala India 682302
Phone -0484-2722061 

Mobile -09400959494
Phone- +919400959494

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