Volleyball Set to Overtake Basketball in the Philippines: FIVB President
Source: news.source.manilatimes
Fabio Azevedo, President of the FIVB, predicts that the Philippines will transform into a 'volleyball country' in 73 days when it hosts the FIVB Men's Volleyball World Championships starting September 12, 2025. This event, which will feature an expanded 32-nation roster, follows the successful hosting of the Volleyball Nations League in June 2024. Azevedo expressed high expectations for the event and praised the Philippine National Volleyball Federation's preparations.
Key Points
The FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championships will be hosted by the Philippines starting September 12, 2025.
The event will feature an expanded roster of 32 nations, up from the previous 24.
Fabio Azevedo, FIVB President, expects the event to shift the Philippines' sports culture from basketball to volleyball.
The successful hosting of the Volleyball Nations League in June 2024 has set high expectations for the World Championships.
Azevedo commended the Philippine National Volleyball Federation's preparations in terms of arenas, venues, hotels, and logistics.
