Lincoln University Men’s Volleyball Team debuts at National Championships
02 July 2025 | News
For the first time in its history, Lincoln University will be represented in the National Tertiary Volleyball Championships as a newly formed men’s team travels to Porirua to compete.
The team are gearing up to compete at Te Rauparaha Arena over the weekend of 5–6 July. But this isn't just a sporting debut — it's the culmination of one student's vision to build something lasting.
That student is Jitesh Kumar, a postgraduate studying towards a Master of Business, and the driving force behind the formation of Lincoln’s inaugural men’s volleyball team.
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The team training in the LU gym
The team’s trip to nationals is supported by Lincoln University’s Sports and Healthy Living Initiative. The initiative is all about creating opportunities that enhance student and staff wellbeing and bring people together through sport.
