Most Americans have a relatively brief relationship with volleyball. They play it for the first time in 5th grade as part of a school team. A select few might play all the way through high school, and fewer yet will bring their love for the game to the collegiate level.
Then—crickets. It’s not necessarily for lack of effort. The opportunity goes away. Adult life leaves little room for recreational sports and there aren’t many opportunities to watch volleyball on television.
What about in Mexico? It’s no secret that soccer is king in Mexico. After all, the most popular Mexican soccer teamsoften dominate North American competitions. Mexico has featured in the World Cup more than sixteen times and has produced soccer stars that won important trophies in Europe.
However, do you know they also have a vibrant volleyball culture that people seem to have been sleeping on?
How Popular is Volleyball in Mexico?
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