Volleyball World League Facts for Kids

World League Final, Gdańsk 2011

The Volleyball World League was a big international volleyball competition for men. It was organized every year by the FIVB, which is the main group for volleyball around the world. This competition started in 1990.

It was known as one of the longest and most important international volleyball events. Teams competed for millions of dollars in prize money. The games were also shown on TV all over the world. In 2015, a record 32 teams took part in the competition.

About the Volleyball World League
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About the Volleyball World League

The Volleyball World League was a special tournament. It brought together the best men's volleyball teams from different countries. They played against each other to see who was the best.

How it Started

The FIVB created the World League in 1990. Their goal was to make volleyball more popular. They wanted to show exciting matches to more people. They also wanted to give players a chance to compete at a high level.

What Made it Special

The World League was unique for a few reasons:

Long Season: It ran for several weeks each year. This meant fans could watch many games.
Big Prizes: There was a lot of prize money for the winning teams. This made the competition very exciting for the players.
Global Reach: Games were broadcast on TV worldwide. This helped volleyball become more famous.

Teams and Matches

Many countries sent their best teams to compete. Over the years, the number of teams grew. For example, in 2015, 32 different teams played. Teams would play matches in different cities. They would travel to play against each other.

The Finals

After many matches, the top teams would go to the finals. The finals were usually held in one special city. This was where the champion team was decided. Winning the World League was a huge achievement for any country.