The year 2024 has been declared the Year of Sports in our large network, and we decided to expand your knowledge of volleyball
There are some interesting facts about this sport for you:
-In popularity among all game sports, it is second only to football. About 1 billion people are involved in this sport.
-The speed of the ball in the game can reach 140 km/h. More than the speed of many cars, and you need to stop the feed with your hands.
- During the 1988 Olympics, one rule was established, which now, fortunately for athletes, is no longer there. And then the volleyball players had to have a towel with them during the match to wipe the sweat falling on the volleyball court from their bodies..
- When the Olympic Games -1976 were held, the longest match among professionals in the history of this sport took place. The match between the Poles and the USSR national team lasted as much as 4 hours and 36 minutes.
-Volleyball is considered less traumatic compared to football, hockey, basketball, and other contact sports..
