FIVB Volleyball World League

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/fivb-volleyball-world-league

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the operational years?1990-2017
2. What is the governing body?Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB)
3. Why did the FIVB create the World League?It was made to give teams a regular, high‑level competition and help volleyball become more professional. The league also attracted sponsors and fans.
4. How did teams play in the World League?Teams first played many matches in round‑robin groups, earning points. The best teams moved to a Final Round where they played knockout games to decide the champion.

Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB): The international governing body for volleyball, responsible for global competitions, rules, and development of the sport.
Round-Robin Format: A competition format where each participant plays against every other participant once or twice.
Tiered Competition Structure: A system where competitions are organized into different levels or divisions, with promotion and relegation possibilities.