Road to Paris Volleyball Qualifiers: Intense battle expected in men's volleyball national team season finale

Posted : 29 September 2023

The men's volleyball national team season of 2023 is reaching its climax with the FIVB Road to Paris Volleyball Qualifiers set to take place from September 30 to October 8. These crucial tournaments, hosted in Brazil, Japan, and China, will feature the world's top 24 teams, divided into three round-robin pools of eight. The ultimate goal for these teams is to secure one of the six highly sought-after tickets (two per pool) for the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris next year.

Let's delve into Pool B, which will unfold in Tokyo, featuring a fierce competition among Egypt, Finland, Japan, Serbia, Slovenia, Tunisia, Türkiye, and the United States. This pool is stacked with talent, boasting the presence of four of the top 10 teams in the FIVB World Ranking.

The United States, currently ranked second in the world, is among the favorites to claim those coveted Olympic spots. With a deep roster and consistent performance throughout the season, the American team, led by Micah Christenson, has already secured a silver medal in the Volleyball Nations League and triumphed at the 2023 NORCECA Senior Men's Volleyball Continental Championship. Their aim is to secure their 13th overall and 11th consecutive Olympic appearance.

Japan, the fifth-ranked team globally, presents a formidable challenge, fueled by home crowd support in Tokyo. They aspire to make their 10th Olympic appearance and have recently achieved a historic bronze in the Volleyball Nations League and secured the Asian championship title.

Slovenia, currently ranked eighth globally, is eager to make history by qualifying for the Olympics for the first time. They recently clinched a prestigious bronze at EuroVolley 2023, further demonstrating their potential.

Serbia, occupying the ninth spot in the World Ranking, continues to showcase stability and talent, with past Olympic success as Serbia and Montenegro. They are determined to return to the Games after missing the previous two editions.

Türkiye, ranked 14th in the world, has shown remarkable growth in the men's volleyball scene. Their recent victories in the CEV European Golden League and the Volleyball Challenger Cup reflect their ambition to become a top-tier team.

While Tunisia and Egypt, ranked 18th and 19th respectively, will strive to represent Africa at the Olympics again, Finland, currently 28th in the World Ranking, displayed their competitive edge at EuroVolley, aiming to secure their first-ever Olympic appearance.

The tournament in Tokyo promises intense competition, with matches scheduled from September 30 to October 8. The clash between Japan and the United States on the last day's program will be a highlight, and rest days are set for October 2 and 5. Volleyball fans can anticipate thrilling action as these teams battle for their ticket to Paris 2024.

Road to Paris Volleyball Qualifiers: Intense battle expected in men's volleyball national team season finale

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