Switzerland & Brazil to Host FIVB Club World Championships for Next Three Years

Switzerland and Brazil will host the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) Women’s and Men’s Club World Championship tournaments for the next three years respectively.

Zurich will be the first Swiss city to host an FIVB volleyball event in October 8-13 2013, ampoule whilst Brazil will host the men’s competition from October 15-20. The host city in Brazil will be released in a month’s time.

FIVB President Dr. Ary S. Graça F° said: “I’m very proud to be able to confirm this exciting change to the FIVB volleyball calendar.

“Two strong countries, one with outstanding volleyball pedigree, the other the home of the FIVB, hosting the FIVB Club World Championships it will make for an exciting competition.”

The FIVB Club World Championships in 2013 will be the first time they have been held in separate cities.