India to host Volleyball Club World Championships in 2023, 2024

Volleyball World and FIVB on Tuesday announced India as the host nation for the Men’s Club World Championships for two years in partnership with the Prime Volleyball League.

Published : Jan 31, 2023 13:36 IST

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Volleyball World and FIVB on Tuesday announced India as the host nation for the Men’s Club World Championships for two years in partnership with the Prime Volleyball League.

As the host nation, the winners of PVL in 2023 and 2024 will represent India in the tournaments, where they will face fierce competition against established clubs from the top volleyball nations from around the globe like Italy, Brazil, Iran etc.  

The championships will be staged between December 6 and 10, 2023. The host city will be announced later this year.  

For over 20 years, the Volleyball Club World Championships have featured the best men’s professional clubs from around the world, competing for the title of World Champions and a share of over USD 350,000 in prize money. 

The FIVB President Dr. Ary Graça said: “The FIVB is delighted to bring the best of men’s club volleyball to India for the first time ever! With the top clubs in the world, including the host nation, taking part, fans in India and around the world can be assured of thrilling volleyball action and incredible athlete performances.” 

“We are thrilled to have the Club World Champs being held for the first time in the subcontinent,” said Finn Taylor - CEO of Volleyball World. “This tournament is known for its exciting and competitive matches, and we are delighted to give fans in India, and around the world, via Volleyball World TV, the opportunity to watch the best clubs and athletes compete at the highest level.” 

Tuhin Mishra, Managing Director & Co-Founder, Baseline Ventures and Co-Promoter of RuPay Prime Volleyball League said: “It’s a historic moment for Indian sport. For the first time in a truly global sport,  the best athletes from around the world will come down to India to showcase their talent and our Indian players will get a chance to compete against them. This is in line with our mission to help the Indian volleyball team qualify for the 2028 Olympics and a global event which will be held for consecutive years in India will provide the perfect platform and exposure for our players.” 

“This is a great news for our League as it will encourage every team in the RuPay Prime Volleyball League to give their best so that they can play at the Club World Championships. Also, this global event will surely create more excitement for Indian volleyball fans as they will witness the best volleyball action on Indian soil,” said Mr. Thomas Muthoot, owner of Kochi Blue Spikers and Chairman of the Prime Volleyball League board. 

The RuPay Prime Volleyball League powered by A23 will stream live on Volleyball World TV outside the Indian subcontinent, starting on February 4. The qualified teams and final schedule for the Club World Championships will be announced later this year. 

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