Sindhu extends support to Pro Volleyball League

Mumbai : Rio Olympics silver medallist shuttler P.V. Sindhu has joined hands with the Pro Volleyball League to support the game in the country, it was announced on Friday.

The Pro Volleyball League also signed up American volleyball legend and two-time Olympic medallist David Lee, who will be part of the inaugural edition of the league.  

Both the stars shot for a promotional video, along with some of India's best players in the build-up to the league that will be played in February 2019.

"I have grown up to stories of my parents playing volleyball and representing their teams and country at various events.. It is a very high-energy and spectator-friendly sport," Sindhu said.

"The Pro Volleyball League will be a much-needed shot in the arm for the sport and with the likes of David Lee coming on board it will be a great opportunity for all the players here to learn from their experience," she added.