Hyderabad Black Hawks launch grassroots volleyball initiative in Andhra Pradesh and TelanganaHyderabad Black Hawks launched a long-term grassroots volleyball development initiative with PVL and Under-21 trials in Vijayawada. The franchise plans to identify young talent, support school-level volleyball, organise coaching programmes and strengthen the sport across Andhra Pradesh and TelanganaBy Telangana Today Published Date - 6 August 2026, 07:39 PMHyderabad: Hyderabad Black Hawks, one of the leading franchises in the Prime Volleyball League (PVL), has announced a long-term grassroots development initiative aimed at strengthening volleyball across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. He assured the state government’s full support for the franchise’s grassroots development initiatives and emphasized the importance of creating greater opportunities for young talent across Andhra Pradesh. A. Ravi Naidu, Chairman of the Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh (SAAP), thanked Hyderabad Black Hawks for choosing Vijayawada to host the trials. Speaking on the occasion, Abhishek Reddy Kankanala, Founder of KSG and Principal Owner of Hyderabad Black Hawks, outlined the franchise’s long-term vision to build a sustainable volleyball ecosystem across both states.