FIVB AND IVHF JOIN FORCES TO PROMOTE LEGENDS OF THE SPORT AND INSPIRE NEW GENERATIONS

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Left to Right: IVHF President Steve Bishop, FIVB President Fabio Azevedo, and IVHF Executive Director George Mulry
The FIVB and the IVHF have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in honoring and promoting volleyball legends, recognizing outstanding contributors to the sport, and preserving the global history of volleyball. The MoU signing took place during the Class of 2025 Induction Celebration in Holyoke. 
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In 2025, we mark a historic milestone—130 years since the invention of volleyball. The International Volleyball Hall of Fame (IVHF) invites you to celebrate the legacy, impact, and future of the sport. Through partnerships, events, and storytelling, we will unite federations, fans, athletes, coaches, and leaders worldwide to preserve and promote volleyball history.
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2025 Induction Celebration
OCTOBER 18, 2025
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FIVB and IVHF Join Forces to Promote Legends of the Sport and Inspire New Generations
​By IVHF 10/20/2025, 1:12pm ET
The FIVB and the IVHF have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in honoring and promoting volleyball legends, recognizing outstanding contributors to the sport, and preserving the global history of volleyball. ​
IVHF Volleyball City Grass Open Returns
​By IVHF 07/18/2025, 2:29pm ET
Holyoke, aka Volleyball City, is the birthplace of volleyball and home to the International Volleyball Hall of Fame.  Celebrate that heritage with a fun filled event for players of all ages ad skill levels competing for bragging rights and amazing prizes!
World Volleyball Day
​By IVHF 06/25/2025, 6:41am ET
On 7 July 2025, volleyball fans worldwide will unite to celebrate the sport we love. From beaches and courts to parks and playgrounds, let’s come together and showcase how volleyball inspires, unites, and empowers communities everywhere.
Class of 2025 Revealed
​By IVHF 05/19/2025, 1:00pm ET
The IVHF presents its induction class of 2025, to be honored on October 18 in Holyoke, the Birthplace of Volleyball. The class includes nine members across seven different areas of the sport who set the standard and made history en route to being honored with this prestigious recognition. 
​November 18, 2025
Western Massachusetts Girls All-Star Showcase
October 17-18, 2025
2025 Induction Celebration
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October 12-13, 2025
Girls VolleyHall Classic Tournament

August 9-10, 2025
IVHF Volleyball City Grass Open Volleyball Tournament

July 7, 2025
World Volleyball Day

​​June 17, 2025
IVHF Western Massachusetts Boys All-Star Game

​June 7, 2025
Volleyball City Battle of the Badges Tournament

​May 19, 2025
Class of 2025 Announcement

April 1-14, 2025
Class of 2025 Fan Vote

​February 14-15, 2025
IVHF Morgan Classic Tournament & Clinics

​December 16, 2024
Charlie Diener - Celebration of Life

​November 26, 2024
Western Massachusetts Girls All-Star Showcase

​October 18-19, 2024
2024 Induction Celebration

​October 13-14, 2024
Girls VolleyHall Classic Tournament

​September 27-28, 2024
IVHF East Region Clash - Women's NCAA DII Event

​August 11, 2024
IVHF Grass Smash Volleyball Tournament

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