Развитието на българския волейбол в 100-годишната му история
The development of bulgarian volleyball in its 100-year history

Author(s): Ralitza Arsova
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Sociology, Sports Studies
Published by: Университет за национално и световно стопанство (УНСС)
Keywords: Volleyball; national teams; a 100-year anniversary
Summary/Abstract: The most successful collective sport in Bulgaria – volleyball celebrated its 100th anniversary in October this year. The members of the International Olympic Committee, at their meeting in 1967 in Sofia, accepted the sport of volleyball into the Olympic family after seeing the potential and attractiveness of the sport at a tournament at the National „Vasil Levski“ stadium. Bulgaria has hosted World and European championships, Universiades and numerous international tournaments. It would not be an 214 exaggeration to say that Bulgarian coaches have taught volleyball to nations that are now leaders in this sport. A hundred years, during which Bulgarian volleyball had its triumphs and defeats. The purpose of the research was to analyze the development of Bulgarian volleyball in its 100-year history, by tracking the ranking of our national men's and women's teams at major championships. The analysis found that Bulgarian volleyball is moving from its position as a leading force.

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