Volleyball is the world’s fourth most popular sport, with over 800 million fans. First established in the USA, in 1895, it has been an Olympic discipline for 60 years, since 1964.
Popularity spread quickly due to the game’s simplicity and strong promotion by the YMCA and YWCA. Volleyball first spread to Canada in 1900, and during World War 1, US forces spread the game into Europe. Today, nations where volleyball enjoys huge popularity and participation levels also include Brazil, Italy, Russia, Japan and Poland.
In terms of international success at elite level, these countries are joined by France, Slovenia, Turkey, China, Germany, Argentina, Serbia and the Netherlands.
Adapted versions of volleyball, namely Beach Volleyball and Sitting Volleyball, are both now established Olympic and Paralympic sports, respectively.
A great Olympic legacy
Volleyball has given spectators numerous memorable matches, including the USA Men’s 1984 Olympic Gold Medal winning 3-0 victory over Brazil, the country’s first ever Gold in Men’s Volleyball. The epic 1996 Olympic Final in Atlanta, between the Netherlands and Italy, is also unforgettable.
The Men’s and Women’s finals of the 2024 Olympic Volleyball tournament take place on August 10th and 11th and are sure to attract fans from across the world and become another bright page in the history of this thrilling sport.
Accessible and inexpensive for all
Volleyball’s development is important both for the sport itself and for society as a whole. The game is accessible to people of all ages and physical fitness levels in any climate zone. It is played on hot Brazilian beaches and in Scandinavian sports complexes.
Volleyball requires minimal investment in equipment and infrastructure, and can be actively developed even in low-income regions. This is a sport that popularises a healthy lifestyle and helps to improve discipline and teamwork.
Corporate collaboration
Collaboration with large international companies plays a significant role in the development and promotion of volleyball. One striking example is the partnership between global bookmaker 1xBet and The Home of Volleyball, Volleyball World.
Volleyball World is a partnership between the FIVB (Federation Internationale de Volleyball), and CVC Capital Partners aimed at driving growth, innovation and investment in volleyball around the globe. Its goal is to create an integrated ecosystem connecting all volleyball stakeholders – fans, athletes, corporate partners – together through both digital and live events.
1xBet’s five-year volleyball deal
The five-year agreement signed between 1xBet and Volleyball World will become a powerful impetus for the sport’s progress. As part of the collaboration, 1xBet will act as the Official Betting Partner for key volleyball tournaments. These include the Men’s and Women’s Volleyball Nations League, FIVB Men’s and Women’s Volleyball World Championships, FIVB Men’s and Women’s Club World Championships, Beach Pro Tour Elite 16, Beach Pro Tour Challenge and Beach Volleyball World Championships.
1xBet is honoured to support many of the world’s largest sports brands and organisations. The bookmaker’s list of Official Partners includes FC Barcelona,
The long-term agreement with Volleyball World is an important part of the global strategy to develop sports, and the betting brand fully shares the organisation’s desire to promote volleyball internationally.
Join the 1xPartners community
But being a world-famous brand is not necessary in order to become a 1xBet Partner. The company invites owners and administrators of news sites, popular social media pages, blogs, YouTube channels and Messenger groups to join the 1xBet Affiliate Program. All members receive profits of up to 50% lifetime commission for the bets of each referred player.
The 1xBet platform offers various events for volleyball betting, including major international tournaments and local competition matches. The platform attracts players and provides them with equal opportunities to play. In turn, the high conversion of registrations into deposits of up to 65% guarantees 1xBet Partners both a comfortable introduction and a stable long-term a income.
1xBet support is helping to take the sport of volleyball to a new level, expanding the audience and increasing global interest in the game. 1xBet Partners can also contribute to the promotion of volleyball and earn money by doing so. Over 100,000 ambitious entrepreneurs have already joined the 1xBet Affiliate Program, collectively attracting more than three million players every month to the bookmaker’s platform.
By joining the 1xPartners community, you will be helping to popularise volleyball and on the most favourable terms!
