Snow No Barrier: Sopore youth turn frozen field into volleyball court

Sopore, Jan 27: Defying harsh winter conditions, a group of spirited youth in Tarzoo village of Sopore, north Kashmir, braved heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures to convert a snow-laden field into a makeshift volleyball arena.

The activity, as per the news agency KNO, drew cheers from onlookers. The video clips of the volleyball match played in the snow went viral on social media, drawing applause from the netizens.

Donning jackets and pherans (long Kashmiri coats), over a dozen youth had marked boundaries and erected a net on the snow-covered ground, which was followed by an hour-long friendly match filled with dives, high-fives, and roars of laughter.

"The snowfall is heavy, but yet our passion for the sports is heavier," said Bilal, a 25-year-old youth. “We have grown up playing here, snow is just adding adventure,” he added.

Another youth said, “It's heartwarming to see young people active and happy, even in this weather. The energy level is inspiring, while such activities unite everyone."

It is noteworthy that Tarzoo, in the Sopore outskirts, is the same village where a maiden volleyball tournament on synthetic turf was played in 2025.