The competitors, which was held precisely 60 years after volleyball’s debut on the Olympic Video games in Tokyo 1964, was nothing wanting spectacular
The volleyball competitors on the Olympic Video games Paris 2024 has come to a triumphant shut, leaving its mark on the hearts of hundreds of thousands all over the world – whether or not that be the athletes, coaches, devoted followers, world leaders or the star-studded line-up of celebrities and dignitaries who witnessed the magnificent scenes.
Set towards the backdrop of the long-lasting South Paris Enviornment 1, the competitors, which was held precisely 60 years after volleyball’s debut on the Olympic Video games in Tokyo 1964, was nothing wanting spectacular. Every day, the sector was buzzing with pleasure with the sporting spectacle that was unfolding, drawing in crowds from all corners of the world.
Reflecting on the success of the volleyball competitions within the French capital, FIVB President Dr Ary S. Graça F° mentioned: “Paris 2024 has been a shining instance of the significance of sport and the way volleyball can unite individuals from all areas of the world. From the athletes’ extraordinary performances to the extremely laborious work of all people behind the scenes to placed on this occasion and the unwavering assist and enthusiasm of followers, this volleyball competitors has showcased the perfect of our sport and the Olympic spirit.
“In what was my last Olympic Video games as President of the FIVB, I’m extremely proud that the Federation has been part of creating these particular reminiscences for hundreds of thousands of individuals and we stay up for persevering with to convey pleasure via volleyball.”
Followers take part in a volleyball match on the full-sized mock-up courtroom on the volleyball venue
Paris 2024 volleyball champions topped
Within the males’s match, France defended their Olympic title towards Poland in entrance of an ecstatic residence crowd, securing their second consecutive gold in what was an epic last. The victory was a defining second for the host nation, as “Allez les Bleus” echoed via the stadium, capturing the pleasure of a nation revelling in Olympic glory. The USA secured the ultimate spot on the rostrum after rising victorious over Italy. For the second time at an Olympic Video games, star exterior hitter Earvin Ngapeth, who was enjoying in his third Video games, was named because the Most Worthwhile Participant (MVP) of the occasion.
France’s males’s crew have fun their second consecutive gold medal within the volleyball competitors on the Olympic Video games
Within the ladies’s competitors, Italy made historical past by clinching their first-ever Olympic gold in volleyball. Led by the unstoppable Paola Egonu, who was topped MVP, the Italian crew delivered a efficiency that will likely be remembered for years to come back as they claimed victory over the USA. Brazil claimed the bronze medal as they secured the win over one other volleyball powerhouse Türkiye.
The Italian ladies’s crew are awarded their gold medals by FIVB President Dr Ary S. Graça F°
Well-known faces grace the South Paris Expo
Each the lads’s and girls’s competitions have been watched by a number of the most well-known faces in sports activities, leisure and politics. Tennis legends Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams, Iga Świątek and Billie Jean King got here to benefit from the volleyball motion, together with world footballing icons Zinedine Zidane, Tom Brady and Jason Kelce, Royal households from all around the world, political figureheads and Olympic Motion household and associates.
Footballing legend Zinedine Zidane, President of Paris 2024 Tony Estanguet and famend French judoka, Teddy Riner benefit from the volleyball motion
Volleyball Experiences encourage tons of of 1000’s
Past the thrilling matches, the occasion served as a strong reminder of the Olympic spirit. An astounding 300,000 followers visited and took part within the progressive Volleyball Experiences, hosted by the FIVB and FIVB Volleyball Basis. The Volleyball Experiences provided followers an immersive alternative to interact with volleyball and seaside volleyball like they by no means have earlier than, as they acquired to check out interactive video games starting from a full-size skilled volleyball courtroom mock-up to a serve simulator. The joy and camaraderie round these experiences mirrored the true essence of the game.
Former Olympic champion, volleyball legend and athlete ambassador Giba celebrates with followers on the Volleyball Experiences
Because the lights dim within the South Paris Enviornment and the athletes return residence to a lot acclaim, there isn’t any doubt that the reminiscences of Paris 2024 will proceed to encourage future generations for years to come back.
The Italian volleyball neighborhood have fun as Italy’s ladies’s crew declare a historic gold medal
To your entire world volleyball neighborhood and our associates, thanks for being a part of a really particular few weeks!
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