Brazil national volleyball team facts for kids
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| Nickname(s) | Canarinhos Galactic Best of All Times |
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| Association | Confederação Brasileira de Voleibol | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Confederation | CSV | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Head coach | Renan Dal Zotto | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FIVB ranking | 1 (as of September 2014) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Summer Olympics | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Appearances | 14 (First in 1964) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Best result |  Gold : (1992, 2004, 2016) |
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| Appearances | 16 (First in 1956) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Best result |  Gold : (2002, 2006, 2010) |
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| Appearances | 11 (First in 1969) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Best result | Gold : (2003, 2007) |
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| Website | www.cbv.com.br | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Brazil men's national volleyball team is a super successful sports team from Brazil. It's managed by the Confederação Brasileira de Voleibol (which means Brazilian Volleyball Confederation). This team plays in big international volleyball competitions around the world.
Brazil is known for being one of the best volleyball teams ever! They have won gold medals at the Olympic Games three times. They've also won the World Championship three times and the World League an amazing nine times. They are often called volleyball's "Dream Team" because they've been so successful, especially under their famous coach Bernardo Rezende.
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Brazil's Amazing Achievements
The Brazilian men's volleyball team has a history full of wins. They are often ranked as the number one team in the world by the FIVB World Rankings. This means they are consistently at the top of the sport.
Olympic Gold Medals
Brazil has shined brightly at the Olympic Games. They have won the gold medal three times, showing their strength on the world's biggest stage.
- 1992 Barcelona Olympics
- 2004 Athens Olympics
- 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics
They also won silver medals in 1984, 2008, and 2012.
World Championship Wins
The team has also dominated the World Championship. They have won this important title three times in a row, which is a huge achievement!
- 2002 in Argentina
- 2006 in Japan
- 2010 in Italy
They also earned silver medals in 1982, 2014, and 2018.
World League Success
Brazil has an incredible record in the World League. They have won this competition nine times, making them one of the most successful teams in its history. This shows their consistent high performance year after year.
Other Major Titles
Besides the Olympics and World Championships, Brazil has won many other big tournaments:
- World Cup: 2 gold medals
- World Grand Champions Cup: 5 gold medals
- Pan American Games: 4 gold medals
- South American Volleyball Championship: 31 gold medals (They are almost unbeatable in South America!)
- America's Cup: 3 gold medals
The "Dream Team" Legacy
The nickname "Dream Team" isn't just for show. It reflects how dominant and skilled the Brazilian team has been. Their success is often linked to their strong teamwork, amazing players, and smart coaching. They inspire many young volleyball players around the world.
