The announcement of a professional volleyball league in Pakistan is not merely a sporting development; it is a long-overdue recognition of talent that has long existed in the shadows of cricket’s dominance. Captain Murad Jehan’s assertion that the league will benefit local players holds true not just in theory but in the broader promise it carries for sporting infrastructure, youth engagement, and economic potential.

For decades, countless athletes from sports such as volleyball, hockey, squash, and........

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