Bhubaneswar, Dec. 14 -- Odisha will host the prestigious FIVB Beach Pro Tour for three consecutive years- 2026, 2027 and 2028 in partnership with KIIT and KISS, announced FIVB President Fabio Azevedo here on Sunday. Azevedo, who attended the four-day Volleyball Mahakumbh at KIIT and KISS, said Odisha's conducive sporting environment and the extensive infrastructure developed by KIIT and KISS make it an ideal destination for international volleyball events.

The Volleyball Mahakumbh, jointly organised by KIIT- KISS and the Federation Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB), marked a significant milestone in promoting volleyball and women's empowerment in Odisha.

The event was inaugurated on Saturday in a colourful ceremony witnessed by nearly 4...