A first ever week long National Volleyball Championship (14th to 20th March, 2016) kick started today at the Changlingmethang, Thimphu. The Championship is organized by the Bhutan Volleyball Federation and is sponsored by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation. Seven teams from various Dzongkhag Sports Associations are participating in the championships: Phuentsholing Sports Association, Paro Sports Association, Haa Sports Association, Wangduephodrang Sports Association, Tsirang Sports Association, Sarpang-Gelephu Sports Association and Trashigang Sports Association. Championship is played on league and knock-out round.
Following are the cash prizes:
- Winner: Nu. 50,000/-
- 1st Runners Up: Nu. 30,000/-
- 2nd Runners up: Nu. 10,000/-