Following the decision by the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) to shake up the regularity of major volleyball tournaments hosted, we will perhaps see volleyball as a sport grow in stature as it begins to enjoy more exposure and potential coverage. Compared to other sports followed on a global scale, volleyball would not rank amongst the likes of football, NFL, tennis or Formula One, but the hope is that the sport can enhance its reputation over the next decade.
From 2025, the FIVB will host the Volleyball World Championships every two years instead of every four years. The World Championships are one of the biggest events in volleyball, arguably just as big as the Olympic Games. This should not be confused with the Volleyball World Cup, which acts as the first qualification event for the Olympic Games. With the increased regularity of major tournaments, along with the Club World Cup action, those interested in using…
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