Hosting an international tournament can boost domestic exposure, leading to increased participation and fandom. 📈⁣ ⁣ USA Volleyball is presenting its bid in partnership with marketing firm Playfly Sports and Anaheim venue OCVibe, which will also play host to the sport during LA28. If USA Volleyball wins, LA would host the event’s final rounds a year before the Olympics — although Turkey and Italy are also expected to submit bids. 👀⁣ ⁣ Volleyball’s popularity is spiking at every level of the game. It remains the most popular team sport for high school girls in the U.S., a top collegiate sport recruiting global talent amid increased viewership and attendance, and a budding professional sport with three leagues: LOVB, Major League Volleyball, and Athletes Unlimited. 🏐⁣ ⁣ The launch of North American pro volleyball leagues has boosted domestic exposure and participation. This should, in turn, drive more interest in the 2027 championship, like the introduction of the PWHL did for last ye...