Fédération Internationale de Volleyball facts for kids
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Map of the members of FIVB according to their confederation
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| Abbreviation | FIVB |
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| Predecessor | International Amateur Handball Federation |
| Founded | 20 April 1947 |
| Founded at | Paris, France |
| Type | Sports federation |
| Legal status | Governing body of Volleyball |
| Purpose | Sport governance |
| Headquarters | Lausanne, Switzerland |
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Region served
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Worldwide |
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Membership
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222 national associations |
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Official languages
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English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese, Russian |
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President
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Ary Graça |
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Main organ
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Congress |
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5
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| Affiliations | International Olympic Committee |
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Revenue (2017)
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US$65.34 million |
| Expenses (2017) | US$60.54 million |
| Website | FIVB.com |
The Fédération Internationale de Volleyball, often called FIVB, is the main organization that controls and promotes all types of volleyball around the world. Its main office is in Lausanne, Switzerland. The current president is Ary Graça from Brazil.
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History of Volleyball's Governing Body
Before the FIVB was created, volleyball was part of another group called the International Amateur Handball Federation. The FIVB was officially started in France in April 1947.
In the late 1940s, volleyball groups from different countries in Europe wanted to create a global organization for the sport. These talks led to a big meeting in 1947. Fourteen national groups from five different continents came together. From April 18 to 20, the FIVB was officially formed. A Frenchman named Paul Libaud became its first president.
One of the first big goals of the 1947 meeting was achieved two years later. This was when the first major international volleyball event, the Men's World Championship, was held. In 1952, a women's version of the tournament was also started.
In 1964, the IOC decided to add volleyball to the Olympic Games. By this time, 89 national groups were part of the FIVB. Later, in 1969, a new international event called the World Cup was introduced. This tournament later became a way for teams to qualify for the Olympics in 1991.
In 1984, Paul Libaud retired, and Rubén Acosta Hernandez from Mexico became the new president. The FIVB moved its main office from Paris, France, to Lausanne, Switzerland. The organization then worked even harder to make volleyball popular worldwide.
They started new yearly competitions for men's and women's volleyball. These included the World League in 1990 and the Grand Prix in 1993. Beach volleyball was also added as an Olympic sport in 1996. The FIVB also made changes to the rules of the game. These changes were made to make volleyball more exciting and visible to the public.
On June 19, 2008, Wei Jizhong from China took over as president. He was the first Vice President before this. Rubén Acosta decided to step down during the 31st World Congress in Dubai. Mr. Jizhong Wei became the third president of the FIVB. The change happened on August 24, 2008, in Beijing.
As of 2020, the FIVB had 222 national groups connected to it. In 2022, the FIVB stopped all Russian teams and officials from events. This was in response to the conflict in Ukraine. Russia also lost the right to host the 2022 FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship.
What the FIVB Does
The FIVB's main job is to plan and organize volleyball events all over the world. Sometimes, they work with other sports groups like the IOC. This includes setting rules for how teams qualify for tournaments. They also decide how competitions will be played.
The FIVB helps organize continental volleyball events. These are important for international competitions. For example, they help with Olympic and World Championship qualification tournaments.
The FIVB organizes many international volleyball tournaments, including:
- Olympic Games: Held every four years since 1964.
- Men's World Championship: Held every two years since 1949.
- Women's World Championship: Held every two years since 1952.
- Men's Nations League: Held every year since 2018.
- Women's Nations League: Held every year since 2018.
- Men's Club World Championship: Held every year since 1989.
- Women's Club World Championship: Held every year since 1991.
They also organize tournaments for younger players:
- Men's U21 World Championship: Held every two years since 1977.
- Women's U20 World Championship: Held every two years since 1977.
- Boys' U19 World Championship: Held every two years since 1989.
- Girls' U18 World Championship: Held every two years since 1989.
And for beach volleyball:
- Olympic Games: Held every four years since 1996.
- World Championship: Held every two years since 1997.
- World Tour: Held every year since 1989.
The FIVB also has special programs to help volleyball grow worldwide. They set up training centers where the sport is not yet popular. They also help organizations with training and equipment. This includes workshops and courses for referees, coaches, and teachers. Their goal is to promote volleyball at all levels.
Another important area is promoting volleyball to a wider audience. The FIVB works to get media partners and sponsors. They negotiate deals for broadcasting major events. For example, the FIVB launched a "FIVB Heroes" campaign. This campaign uses billboards and statues of top players. It helps to make the athletes and the sport more visible.
The FIVB is also in charge of making the rules for volleyball. In recent years, they have made many changes to the rules. These changes are meant to make the sport more exciting for viewers. They also help meet the demands of sponsors and media. Some changes include rules about uniforms. Other changes are about how competitions are played, like the rally-point system.
The FIVB is the highest authority in international volleyball. They handle issues like doping and player transfers. They also publish the FIVB World Rankings. These rankings are used to decide how teams are placed in international competitions.
Current Champions in FIVB Tournaments
The FIVB organizes many tournaments. Here are some of the current champions.
Volleyball Nations
| Tournament | Senior (Men) – (Women) | Junior (Men U21) – (Women U20) | Youth (Men U19) – (Women U19) | |
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| World Championship | (Men) |  ITA (2022) |
 Iran (2023) |
 France (2023) |
| (Women) |  SRB (2022) |
 China (2023) |
 United States (2023) |
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| Olympic Games | (Men) |  FRA (2020) |
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| (Women) |  USA (2020) |
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| Volleyball Nations League | (Men) |  POL (2023) |
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| (Women) |  TUR (2023) |
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Volleyball Clubs
| FIVB Tournament | Men | Women |
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| Club World Championship |  Sir Sicoma Perugia (2023) |
 Eczacıbaşı Dynavit Istanbul (2023) |
Beach Volleyball
Intercontinental Events
| Olympic Games | World Championship | World Tour | |
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| Men |  Anders Moland Christian Sørum (NOR) (2020) |
 Ondřej Perušičand David Schweiner (CZE) (2023) |
 David Åhmanand Jonatan Hellvig (SWE) (2023) |
| Women | April Ross and Alix Klineman (USA) (2020) |
Sara Hughes and Kelly Cheng (USA) (2023) |
Kristen Nuss and Taryn Kloth (USA) (2023) |
World Rankings
The FIVB keeps track of the world rankings for both men's and women's volleyball teams. These rankings show which countries are performing best globally.
Other Volleyball Events
The FIVB also helps with volleyball games at other regional sports events. These include:
- Asian Games
- European Games
- Pan American Games
- All-Africa Games
How the FIVB is Organized
The FIVB has a clear structure to manage volleyball worldwide.
- World Congress: This is the highest authority. It meets every two years. During this meeting, they elect the President and other important members.
- Board of Administration: This group manages the FIVB's overall work. They oversee national groups and other committees. They also appoint officials.
- Executive Committee: This committee is made up of board members. Each member has specific responsibilities. They are helped by various commissions and councils.
The FIVB also has five main continental groups:
- Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) for Asia and Oceania
- Confederación Sudamericana de Voleibol (CSV) for South America
- African Volleyball Confederation (CAVB) for Africa
- European Volleyball Confederation (CEV) for Europe
- North, Central America and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation (NORCECA) for North America
Each of these continental groups then oversees the national volleyball groups in their region.
FIVB Heroes Campaign
"FIVB Heroes" is a special campaign by the FIVB. It aims to show off the amazing skills of volleyball players. It also tries to make more people around the world interested in the sport. The campaign features 33 volleyball and 29 beach volleyball players. These players are from 19 different countries. They were chosen because of their excellent performance in the sport.
FIVB Presidents
Here are the people who have led the FIVB:
- Paul Libaud (1947–1984)
Rubén Acosta Hernández (1984–2008)- Wei Jizhong (2008–2012)
Ary Graça (2012–Present)
Sponsors
The FIVB works with several sponsors to support its activities:
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See also
In Spanish: Federación Internacional de Voleibol para niños
