Kiran Uniyal

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1. When was Kiran Uniyal born?October 26, 1993
2. What nationality was Kiran Uniyal?Indian
3. What is the sport?Volleyball
4. What is the position?Outside Hitter
5. Who is Kiran Uniyal?Kiran Uniyal is a famous Indian volleyball player born on October 26, 1993. They play for the national team and are known for strong hitting and great leadership.
6. What big win did Kiran help India achieve?Kiran helped the Indian team win a gold medal at the South Asian Games, a big victory for the country.

Volleyball: A team sport played by two teams of six players over a net, where players use their hands to hit a ball, aiming to ground it on the opponent's side.
Outside Hitter: A primary attacking player in volleyball, typically positioned on the left front of the court, responsible for scoring points through spikes.
South Asian Games: A major biennial multi-sport event contested by the athletes of South Asian countries, representing a significant regional championship.
Spike: An offensive action in volleyball where a player jumps and hits the ball forcefully downwards over the net into the opponent's court.