Global Volleyball 2025 – 11 Noteworthy Updates

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Global Volleyball 2025 – 11 Noteworthy Updates (Beyond Scores)

1. Record-breaking viewership and digital engagement at the 2025 FIVB Men's World Championship , with over 147 million views and 31 million unique streaming viewers .

2. VBTV (Volleyball World’s OTT platform) logged 180 million minutes watched , boosting global accessibility to the sport.

3. Bulgaria broadcast the final across all major national TV channels for the first time in its history, highlighting the event’s national significance.

4. Poland dominated sports broadcasting , with 6 of the top 7 televised events during the final weekend being volleyball-related.

5. The Serbia–China match drew 4.7 million viewers across Asia , marking a 38% increase compared to 2022.

6. Volleyball World partnered with TikTok, YouTube, and Twitch , aiming to reach younger audiences and enhance real-time fan interaction.

7. FIVB launched a new development program for Africa , pledging support for national federations and the construction of 20 new courts by 2027.

8. Swedish star Isabelle Haak became the first volleyball athlete to release an NFT collection , blending sports and digital art.

9. Japan introduced an AI-powered robotic volleyball training assistant , capable of analyzing player movements and offering real-time feedback.

10. The Greek Women’s National Team completed a successful international campaign , gaining positive traction across social media and boosting Greece’s volleyball profile.

11. Greek libero Artaikianou retired from the national team after 12 years , receiving heartfelt tributes from teammates and fans.