FIVB Nations League Women
| Date | R | Home v Away | - |
|---|
Brazil Women
Turkey Women
USA Women
China Women
Italy Women
Poland Women
Japan Women
Serbia Women
Thailand Women
Netherlands Women
Germany Women
South Korea Women
Dominican Republic Women
Belgium Women
Bulgaria Women
Canada Women
Russia Women
Argentina Women
France Women
Croatia Women
Wikipedia - FIVB Women's Volleyball Nations League
The FIVB Women's Volleyball Nations League is an international volleyball competition contested by the senior women's national teams of the members of the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB), the sport's global governing body. The first tournament took place between May and July 2018, with the final taking place in Nanjing, China. United States won the inaugural edition, defeating Turkey in the final.
In July 2018, the FIVB announced that China would host the next three editions of the women's Volleyball Nations League Finals, from 2019–2021, but on March 13, 2020, the Federation decided to postpone the Nations League until after the 2020 Summer Olympics due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Finally, the FIVB canceled the 2020 edition and confirmed Italy as the host of the final stage of the 2021 VNL.
In February 2024, the FIVB announced that the competition will be expanded to 18 teams from the 2025 edition onwards, and that along with this format reform will be the abolition of the core and challenge teams' statuses.
The creation of the tournament was announced in October 2017 (alongside the announcement of the Challenger Cup) as a joint project of the FIVB, the IMG and 21 national federations. The Women's VNL replaced the World Grand Prix, a former annual women's international event that ran between 1993 and 2017.
A corresponding tournament for men's national teams is the FIVB Men's Volleyball Nations League.
History
Adoption
In June 2017, Argentinian website Voley Plus reported that the FIVB would drastically change the format for both the 2018 World League and World Grand Prix. According to the reports, starting from 2018, the World League and the World Grand Prix would have only one Group (no more Groups 1, 2 and 3) of 16 national teams.
In October 2017, the FIVB announced, via a press release, the creation of the men's and women's Volleyball Nations League, confirming the tournaments as a replacement for the World League and World Grand Prix.
Teams from various countries compete in a round-robin format, battling it out on the court to secure their place in the finals. The tournament spans several weeks, providing fans with a thrilling and action-packed experience as they witness the world's top volleyball players showcasing their talents.
The FIVB Nations League Women is known for its fast-paced and dynamic gameplay, where teams employ strategic tactics, powerful spikes, precise serves, and incredible defensive plays. The competition is fierce, as each team strives to outperform their opponents and claim victory.
The tournament not only offers a platform for teams to showcase their skills but also serves as a stage for players to represent their countries with pride. The atmosphere is electric, with passionate fans cheering on their favorite teams, creating an unforgettable ambiance that adds to the excitement of the matches.
The FIVB Nations League Women is not only a display of exceptional volleyball skills but also a celebration of the sport's global reach and unity. It brings together players, coaches, and fans from different cultures and backgrounds, fostering a sense of camaraderie and sportsmanship.
Whether you are a die-hard volleyball enthusiast or a casual sports fan, the FIVB Nations League Women promises to deliver an unforgettable experience filled with thrilling moments, intense competition, and the sheer joy of witnessing the world's best female volleyball players in action.