Popularity
Volleyball is considered to be a very popular sport and recently it has grown a lot in popularity. It is the 5th most popular sport in the world behind, football, cricket, hockey and tennis. It contains 900 million fans worldwide. Most popular in Brazil. In a country where Ronaldo, Ronaldinho and Pele were national idols on the soccer pitch, volleyball is now become most influential in the country. Worldwide volleyball’s popularity has increased to countries like the UK, US, and Japan, prioritizing the sport where people take much importance into it. More leagues and people allow the sport to grow due to exposure as well.
Current Play
Volleyball is played in many countries worldwide with 900 million participants. It’s played at a collegiate level in all countries and high school too. Recreational leagues and professional leagues are also played for money and trophies as well. The NCAA in the U.S is the collegiate level for example. On global levels the highest level of play is considered to be the Olympics as well.