NEW DELHI: Volleyball World and FIVB Tuesday announced India as the host nation for the Men’s Club World Championships for two years in partnership with Prime Volleyball League (PVL).
As the host nation, the winners of the PVL in 2023 and 2024 will represent India in the tournaments, where they will face off against established clubs from the top volleyball nations from around the globe like Italy, Brazil, Iran etc.
The Club World Championships will be exclusively marketed in India by Baseline Ventures, also PVL’s founding partners.
The championships will be staged between December 6 and 10. 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 $350,000 in prize money.
FIVB president Dr Ary S. Graça F 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.”
