NOVEMBER 03, 2023
India’s Inaugural Host of Club World Championships
In a groundbreaking milestone, India is poised to host the 17th edition of the Men’s Club World Championships in 2023, heralding a gathering of global volleyball luminaries.
From December 6 to December 10, the Koramangala Indoor Stadium will witness four days of intense competition, promising a breathtaking showcase of skill and sportsmanship.
At the forefront of the Indian charge are the Ahmedabad Defenders, earning their berth through a triumphant campaign in the second season of the Volleyball League earlier this year.
The tournament will witness a clash of titans as the top six clubs engage in 10 matches spread across five action-packed days. Alongside the Indian contingent, the event will feature formidable teams including Italy’s Sir Safety Susa Pergua, Brazil’s Sada Cruzeiro Volei and Minas Tenis Clube, Japan’s Suntory Sunbirds Club, and Turkey’s Halkbank Spor Kulubu, all vying for the prestigious title.
Ary Graca, President of the International Volley Federation (FIVB), expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “The competition will see the best clubs on the planet come together in India for the first time ever. Their incredible display of sporting excellence will be a treat for the fans.”
In the previous edition held in Betim, Brazil in 2022, the Italian powerhouse Sir Safety Susa Pergua clinched the trophy, prevailing over Trentino Volley with an impressive 3-1 scoreline. Meanwhile, the Brazilian juggernaut, Sada Cruzeiro, secured the second runners-up position after a resounding victory over fellow Brazilian club Itambe Minas, with an identical 3-1 scorecard.
Notably, no club from the Asian Volleyball Confederation has yet claimed the title. Teams from India and Japan are poised to script history, but they face a formidable challenge, given the dominance of clubs from the European Volleyball Confederation, which boasts a staggering 13 titles, the highest by any confederation in the competition’s history.
Prepare for an unforgettable clash of volleyball titans on Indian soil, as the world watches in anticipation!
