A Complete Breakdown of the Top Championships in Volleyball with Interesting Facts for Beginners
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Throughout every calendar year, there are so many championships take place all around the globe in volleyball. Apart from that, there are several volleyball competitions conducted both locally and internationally for volleyball teams.
So many skilled players and teams participate in each championship and at the end of it all, one team becomes the champion of the champions. Teams and players prepare for each championship to the best of their abilities and give their all to win the competition.
In this post, I’ll be discussing in detail about the top championships in volleyball and sprinkle some interesting facts along the way.
So without any further delay, let’s get started!
Volleyball Championships and the Facts
Before we move any further, kindly note that all the facts I mentioned in this post are only relevant at the time of writing. There’s a possibility that some of the facts like the medal stats will surely change in the future.
A Player Qualifying for a National Volleyball Team
Every player’s volleyball journey starts from the very beginning. First, they learn the basics of the sport, develop a serious interest and dedication towards it, practice regularly to perfect their skills, participate and perform well in school level tournaments, graduate to the state team, perform exceptionally good over there, move to the national team and then, keep their place in the national set up through their consistent performance.
You need to understand that this is just a basic outline of how the qualification structure works for a player qualifying to the national team and the system may vary based on each country’s requirements.
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Top Championships in Volleyball
Olympic games, volleyball world championship, men’s and women’s volleyball world cup, beach volleyball world championship for both men’s and women’s national teams and challenger cup/nations league are the top championships in volleyball.
Olympic Games
There are a couple versions of volleyball being played at the Olympic games. They are indoor and beach volleyball.
The indoor version of the sport inducted into the Olympic games in 1964 and on the other hand, the beach volleyball was introduced in 1996. Olympic Games volleyball championship takes place between a gap of 4 years duration and until now, Russia have won 7/4 Olympic gold medals in both men’s and women’s volleyball respectively.
Volleyball World Championship
Just like the Olympic Games volleyball championship, the volleyball world championship is an international tournament that takes place between a gap of 4 years time for both men’s and women’s national teams.
The first volleyball world championship took place in 1949 at Prague, France. Up to this point, Russia is the only team that participated in all the world championship tournaments. As a result of that, it won the championship for 6 times.
The first women’s world championship was played in 1952. Also in the women’s volleyball, Russia managed to win the championship 7 times. The women’s world championship is held between every 4 years like their male counterparts.
Men’s and Women’s Volleyball World Cup
It’s an international competition contested by both men’s and women’s senior national volleyball teams every 4 years. Brazil leads the medal tally in men’s world cup with 3 gold medals and on the other hand, China has won 5 gold medals in the women’s volleyball world cup.
In 1965, the men’s volleyball world cup was introduced and in 1973, the first women’s world cup event took place.
Beach Volleyball World Championship for Both Men’s and Women’s National Teams
This competition is organized by international volleyball federation (FIVB) and the first official edition of beach world championship took place in Los Angeles USA in 1997. Since then, it’s being held between a gap of every 2 years.
Challenger Cup/nations League
The Challenger Cup and the Nations League were first introduced in 2018 for men’s and women’s national volleyball teams respectively. It replaced the FIVB Volleyball World League for men’s and FIVB Volleyball World Grand Prix for women’s volleyball teams.
The Challenger Cup and the Nations League is being held annually ever since their introduction in 2018.
FAQs on Top Championships in Volleyball
What’s the Size of the Ball Being Used for Top Champion ships in Volleyball?
A typical ball that’s used for top championships in volleyball must be 65/67CM in circumference and should weigh 260/280oz. Also, there’s a limitation in the inside air pressure that must be maintained for each ball used for play.
What’s the Maximum Height of a Volleyball Net for Men’s Competitions?
The maximum height of a volleyball net for men’s competitions is 2.43 meters.
What’s the Maximum Height of a Volleyball Net for Women’s Competitions?
The maximum height of a volleyball net for women’s competitions is 2.24 meters.
Conclusion
By now, I am sure that you have a clear idea of the top championships in volleyball.
These are prestigious volleyball championships and as I mentioned earlier, the participants give their all to win each one of them.
What are your favorite moments of watching a volleyball championship?
What’s your favorite volleyball championship to watch?
Do share in the comments section below!
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This is so cool and my daughters best friend goes to college with a Volleyball scholarship! She loves Volleyball!
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I have always loved to play volleyball, but championships have never interested me.
Hi Paula Richie, thanks for your comment. Happy to know that you always love to play volleyball.
It’s great to see a list of the top championships in the sport. Makes me excited to watch some intense matches and see the best teams compete!
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Wow, I didn’t know any of this prior to reading your post honestly. So interesting to learn more about volleyball.
Hi Tammy, thanks for your comment. Glad you’ve learned about the top championships in volleyball.
This is brilliant Hari, thank you soooo much….I love to watch sports especially Volleyball, it is awesome….I love it.
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Before I started reading your posts, I never knew there was so much to know about volleyball. I have seen it played but never knew the rules behind it
Hi Samantha Donnelly, thanks for your encouraging words. Glad you learn something every time you read a post from this blog. Happy to know that!
Thanks for sharing this very informative post about volleyball for beginners. I played volleyball in high school and I still learned a few things reading this post. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Kelly Krebs, thanks for your comment. Glad you learned some aspects about volleyball from this post. Very happy to know that you played volleyball during your high school days.
I’m trying to learn more about volleyball championships, and this post is so insightful! I really enjoyed this read, thank you!
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You share some amazing information on volleyball which I have never heard of before.i don’t play volleyball but like watching it.
Hi Khush, thanks for your kind words. Glad you found the info in the posts helpful and you enjoy watching volleyball.
I have Started watching volleyball recently so this post is super helpful, thank you!
Hi Kimberly, thanks for your comment. I am very happy to know that you’ve recently started watching volleyball, and I hope you are enjoying the sport!
Knowledge is Power. Thanks for the tips.
Hi Lani, thank you so very much!
Yes, you are right, the Olympic games are the number one dream for every athlete. Thanks for sharing.
Hi pedja, thanks for your comment. Glad you found this post helpful.
This was an interesting read. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Kimberley, thanks for your comment. Glad you found this post interesting to read.
I enjoy watching Olympic games, but didn’t know many of the things about volleyball. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Smiley, thanks for your comment. Glad that this post has helped you learn some interesting facts about Olympic volleyball games.
Great post!
Hi Kirsten, thank you!
This is such an informative and detailed post about the championships in Volleyball as I didn’t know most of them. I enjoy watching the Olympics games though especially the beach volley. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Ginger, thanks for your comment. Glad you’ve found this post informative to learn about the top championships in volleyball. Very happy to know that you enjoy watching beach volleyball.
this was both informative and fun post.. thanks for sharing it✌️
Hi Lina Bush, thanks for your comment. Glad you found this post informative.
Playing and watching volleyball is fun! It’s about the adrenaline, the group working together, the crowds screaming. It’s just truly enjoyable.
Hi Lani, thanks a lot for your enthusiastic comment. I completely agree with you that watching volleyball matches are serious fun and enjoyable.
I had no clue about the top championships in volleyball. You shared the details which was new to me. Thanks for sharing
Hi Khush, thanks for your comment. Glad you found the info in this post new and helpful.
I did not realize that Volleyball is in the Olympics! Thank you for sharing.
Hi Jupiter Hadley, thanks for your comment. Yes, volleyball is in the Olympics and it’s a popular sport too.
I appreciate the interesting facts, especially about the first women’s world championship in 1952.
Hi LavandaMIchelle, thanks for your comment. Glad you enjoyed reading about the interesting facts of the top championships in volleyball.
I can’t believe how high some of these people can jump! It’s a very exciting sport to watch.
Hi Laurel, thanks for your comment. I totally agree that volleyball is an exciting sport to watch.
I’ve not played volleyball in such a long time. It’s a fun sport especially when you get to play regularly with a team.
Hi Melanie E, thanks for your comment. I totally agree that volleyball is a fun sport especially when playing with a team. Very happy to know that you played volleyball previously.
Wow I didn’t know any of this prior to reading your post honestly. So interesting to learn more about volleyball..thanks for sharing!
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Great info! I enjoy learning new things about Volleyball from you. Thanks for sharing this!
Hi Luna S, thanks for your kind words. Glad you found the info in this post valuable.
I loved your breakdown here for top championships in volleyball. I used to love watching my step sister play volleyball, it was fun!
Hi Brandy, thanks for your comment. Glad you enjoyed reading about the top championships in volleyball. Very happy to know that your step sister played volleyball and you felt the sport was fun to watch.
This is informative information. My sister loved to read all these because she wanted to be a volleyball player someday.
Hi Marie Cris Angeles, thanks for your comment. Glad you found the info in this post interesting to read. Very happy to know that your sister lov to read about volleyball and wanting to become a successful player of the sport. My best wishes to her!
I have never seen a volleyball championship before, but can see the attraction and how you can get drawn into the game
Hi Samantha Donnelly, thanks for your comment. All you have to do is to watch one match and the energy of the players will draw you into you wanting to watch more volleyball.
It must be so exciting to play in a championship. I love watching volleyball on the TV – Olympic level would be amazing!
Hi Yeah Lifestyle, thanks for your comment. I totally agree that playing in a volleyball championship can be so exciting as a player. Very happy to know that you enjoy watching volleyball on TV.
I remember the summer Olympics when beach volleyball first aired. That was the first time I’d ever seen it professionally. It was super exciting to watch!
Hi Claudia, thanks for your comment. I am very happy and thrilled to know that you saw the beach volleyball when it was first aired during the 1996 summer Olympics. Must have felt super exciting. Right?
I really enjoy watching beach volleyball. For me, there’s more excitement watching a team of two going at it.
Hi Beth, thanks for your comment. Very happy to know that you enjoy watching beach volleyball.