Punjab's Sukhmeet Singh Joins India's U-17 Volleyball World Championship Squad After Trials
Sixteen-year-old Sukhmeet Singh from Tarn Taran, Punjab, overcame two unsuccessful trials in 2022 and 2023 to secure a place at the Sports Authority of India training centre in 2025. A year later, he is representing India at the FIVB U-17 Boys World Championship in Doha. Encouraged by his father, a former footballer and teacher, Sukhmeet pursued volleyball despite initial family reservations. His journey reflects persistence and support from his family and local volleyball community.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetribune broke this story on 21 Aug, 04:12 am. Other outlets followed.