Question
Download Solution PDFWhich of the following countries hosted the inaugural FIVB Volleyball Men's World Cup?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is 1965, Poland.Key Points
- In 1965, Poland hosted the inaugural FIVB Volleyball Men's World Cup.
- Eleven nations were involved in the first edition of the competition.
- Ten countries were from Europe, the dominant continent in volleyball at the time.
- This is also known as the "Tournament of the Continents".
Additional Information
- International Volleyball Tournaments:
- World Volleyball Championship:
- The first world volleyball championship was held in the year 1949 in Prague.
- Olympic Volleyball Championship:
- Volleyball became a part of Olympic competitions in the year 1964 in Tokyo (Japan).
- Asian Games Volleyball Championship:
- It was held in the year 1958 Tokyo (Japan).
- Commonwealth Volleyball Championship:
- The first commonwealth volleyball championship was held at Nottingam (England) in 1981.
- Asian Volleyball Tournament:
- The first Asian volleyball tournament was held in Tokyo in 1955.
- World Volleyball Championship:
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