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Former Maoist’s daughter to represent India in volleyball tournament

Updated on May 17, 2017 12:05 pm IST

Daughter of a former Maoist, Sirisa Kurami, has made it to the International Volleyball Tournament which will be held in China in August. The girl has been selected for the under-18 national volleyball team and has proved to be an outstanding performer in various championships previously, despite living in adverse conditions. The fifteen-year-old dreams of participating in more such championships in future.

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