The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris are set to be a thrilling event, especially for volleyball fans. The games will take place from July 27 to August 11, 2024. Both indoor and beach volleyball will be featured.

Venue and Schedule

Indoor volleyball matches will be held at South Paris Arena #1, part of the Paris Expo complex. Beach volleyball games will take place at the iconic Eiffel Tower Stadium at Champ de Mars. The Paris Expo complex has been modernized for the Olympics​ (Paris 2024 Olympics)​ (NBC Olympics).

The volleyball competition starts on July 27. The preliminary rounds will run throughout the first week. The quarterfinals will be on August 5 and 6, the semifinals on August 7 and 8, and the medal matches will be between August 9 and 11​ (Paris 2024 Olympics)​ (NBC Olympics).

Qualification and Tournament Structure

France automatically gets spots in both the men’s and women’s indoor volleyball tournaments because it is the host country. The other spots were decided through qualification tournaments in late 2023 and world rankings in June 2024. This year, there will be 12 teams per gender in the indoor volleyball tournament. The teams are divided into three groups of four. The top two teams from each group, plus the two best third-placed teams, will move on to the knockout rounds​ (Wikipedia)​ (VolleyCountry).

Teams to Watch

The French men’s team, the current champions from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, are expected to do well. Brazil and Poland also have strong teams, with players like Yoandy Leal and Bruno Rezende for Brazil, and Wilfredo Leon for Poland leading their teams​ (Paris 2024 Olympics)​ (VolleyCountry). On the women’s side, the USA team, which did very well in Tokyo, is a favorite. Brazil is also a strong contender after winning silver in the last Olympics​ (volleyballworld.com)​ (VolleyCountry).

Fan Experience and Viewing Options

Fans can enjoy watching the games in person or on TV. Major networks like NBC will show live broadcasts and highlights​ (NBC Olympics). For European fans, traveling to Paris to watch the games will be easier due to the shorter distance.

Women’s Indoor Results

The women’s volleyball tournament at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris has been nothing short of thrilling. Here’s a breakdown of the results so far from the group stages:

Pool A

China has dominated Pool A, winning all three of their matches. They lead the group with 8 points, boasting a perfect record with 9 sets won and only 3 sets lost, giving them a set ratio (SR) of 3.0.

The United States is in second place with 6 points. They have won two matches and lost one, with a total of 8 sets won and 5 sets lost, resulting in an SR of 1.6.

Serbia holds third place with 4 points, having won one match and lost two. They have an equal number of sets won and lost (6 each), giving them an SR of 1.0.

France is at the bottom of the pool, having lost all three of their matches without winning a single set, resulting in an SR of 0.0.

Pool B

Brazil has been impressive in Pool B, winning all three of their matches without losing a single set. They lead the group with 9 points and an SR of 9.0.

Poland is in second place with 6 points from two wins and one loss. They have won 6 sets and lost 4, giving them an SR of 1.5.

Japan is in third place with 3 points. They have won one match and lost two, with 4 sets won and 6 sets lost, resulting in an SR of 0.667.

Kenya is at the bottom, having lost all three of their matches without winning a set, resulting in an SR of 0.0.

Pool C

Italy is leading Pool C with a perfect record, winning all three matches. They have an impressive SR of 9.0, having won 9 sets and lost just 1.

Türkiye is in second place with 5 points. They have won two matches and lost one, with 6 sets won and 6 sets lost, resulting in an SR of 1.0.

Dominican Republic is in third place with 3 points from one win and two losses. They have won 5 sets and lost 7, giving them an SR of 0.714.

Netherlands is at the bottom, having lost all three of their matches with only 3 sets won and 9 sets lost, resulting in an SR of 0.333.

Men’s Indoor Results

The men’s volleyball tournament at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris has been full of exciting matches and surprising outcomes. Here are the latest results from the group stages:

Pool A

Slovenia has been outstanding in Pool A, winning all three of their matches. They lead the pool with 8 points, having won 9 sets and lost only 3, giving them a set ratio (SR) of 3.0.

France is in second place with 6 points, having won two matches and lost one. They have won 8 sets and lost 5, resulting in an SR of 1.6.

Serbia holds the third spot with 3 points. They have won one match and lost two, with 5 sets won and 8 sets lost, giving them an SR of 0.625.

Canada is at the bottom of the pool, having lost all three of their matches. They have won 3 sets and lost 9, resulting in an SR of 0.333.

Pool B

Italy leads Pool B with a perfect record, having won all three of their matches. They have 9 points, with 9 sets won and 2 sets lost, giving them an impressive SR of 4.5.

Poland is in second place with 5 points. They have won two matches and lost one, with 7 sets won and 5 sets lost, resulting in an SR of 1.4.

Brazil is in third place with 4 points. They have won one match and lost two, with 6 sets won and 6 sets lost, giving them an SR of 1.0.

Egypt is at the bottom, having lost all three of their matches without winning a single set, resulting in an SR of 0.0.

Pool C

The United States is leading Pool C, winning all three of their matches. They have 8 points, with 9 sets won and 3 sets lost, giving them an SR of 3.0.

Germany is in second place with 6 points. They have won two matches and lost one, with 8 sets won and 5 sets lost, resulting in an SR of 1.6.

Japan holds the third spot with 4 points. They have won one match and lost two, with 6 sets won and 7 sets lost, giving them an SR of 0.857.

Argentina is at the bottom, having lost all three of their matches. They have won only 1 set and lost 9, resulting in an SR of 0.111.