Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate the 72nd Senior National Volleyball Championship in Varanasi on January 4. The week-long tournament, running until January 11, features 58 teams and over 1,000 players from across India. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak will attend the event at Sigra Stadium. Hosting the championship in Varanasi highlights the city's growing emphasis on sports infrastructure and athletic development, reinforcing its role as a venue for major national events.