Teams head to Japan to compete for a ticket to Paris and to contest the country’s ‘World Cup’ in 2023
Volleyball World and the FIVB can announce that Japan is the first country to be confirmed as a host for one of the eagerly anticipated FIVB Road To Paris Volleyball Qualifier events taking place in 2023.
The country will welcome the volleyball elite as men’s and women’s teams battle for not only a place at the 2024 Olympics in Paris – but also for an event which is traditionally known as the World Cup in Japan.
With participation at Paris 2024 the ultimate goal, countries will head to Japan with the women’s competition running between 16-24 September 2023. The men’s event will follow, beginning on 30 September and finishing on 8 October 2023.
The pools, which will be filled by the serpentine system, will be revealed on 19 December while host cities for the other groups will be announced in due course.
FIVB President Dr Ary S. Graça F° said: “We are delighted to welcome Japan as the first host of an Olympic Qualification Tournament on the road to the Olympic Games Paris 2024. Japan has a long and successful history of hosting major international volleyball events and is well known for the high level of both its men’s and women’s national teams and of course for its passionate fanbase.
“I have no doubt that next year’s event, which will double up as a World Cup, will be an incredible celebration for our sport and fans all over the world.”
Finn Taylor, Volleyball World CEO, said: “Japan has for so long enjoyed such a wonderful association with our sport so for Japan to host one of the Olympic qualification events is an honor.
“The fact the event will double up as their traditional World Cup will make the tournament extra special, and we are looking forward to experiencing a wonderful event that promises to be memorable for both teams and players alike.”
Shunichi Kawai, President of the Japan Volleyball Association, said: “I am very pleased to announce the hosting of FIVB Road To Paris Volleyball Qualifier / World Cup 2023 Japan which has been our strong aspiration since 2016. Both men’s and women’s Japanese national teams did very well this season and I feel that they have ability to compete equally with the top teams of the world.
“I am very sure that they will win the tickets to Paris 2024 in front of a huge Japanese crowd. I would like to thank the FIVB for the support and everyone who were involved,…
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