Wikipedia - V.League (Japan)

The V.League 1 (Japanese: Vリーグ) is the top-level professional volleyball league for both men and women in Japan. The league started in 1994.

The competitions are organized by the Japan Volleyball League Organization. The league was called V.Premier League before the reform took place in 2018.

History

V.League

In 2016, the Japan Volleyball League Organization, which hosts Premier League, held a press conference in Tokyo and announced plans to create a new league and aim for professionalization. They plan to recruit participating teams by the end of November and aim to start in the fall of 2018.

This project to create a new league was called NEW BORN V.LEAGUE. The new league was named V.League. The new V.League aims to promote the "sports business" of volleyball by realizing a system of "earning through sports and returning the profits to sports" without being bound by conventional concepts. In addition, the V.League aims to further enhance the value of volleyball, push volleyball up to Japan's top arena sports, connect with the world, and become the world's best volleyball league.

S-V League

The Japan volleyball league organization held an online press conference on January 15 to explain a new league to be launched in the 2024–25 season. Under the philosophy of "strong, broad, and connected to society," the league aims to become the world's top league by 2030.

This new league is a mid-tern project called V.LEAGUE REBORN. The official name of the new league is S-V League. S stands for Strong, Spread and Sociaty. S-V League will replace V.League as the highest level of Japanese volleyball league.

S-V League as a highest level league and the necessary requirements to be licensed include:

  1. The main arena can accommodate more than 5,000 people and more than 80% of the home games are held there;
  2. Annual revenue of more than 600 million yen;
  3. Having youth teams under the age of 18 and under the age of 15;
  4. A dedicated clubhouse;

The relation with V.League

For teams that do not wish to join the S-V League, both men's and women's leagues will be unified into one division under the name of V.League. The East-West Conference system will be introduced.

The Japan V-Premier is a highly anticipated and prestigious volleyball tournament held annually in Japan. It showcases the best volleyball teams from across the country, bringing together top athletes, passionate fans, and a thrilling atmosphere.

The tournament features both men's and women's divisions, with each division consisting of a select number of elite teams. These teams are known for their exceptional skills, strategic gameplay, and fierce competition, making every match a spectacle to behold.

The Japan V-Premier is renowned for its high level of play, with teams displaying incredible athleticism, precision, and teamwork. The matches are fast-paced, intense, and filled with thrilling rallies, powerful spikes, and impressive defensive plays.

The tournament is held in state-of-the-art arenas, providing a fantastic viewing experience for spectators. The venues are often packed with enthusiastic fans, creating an electric atmosphere that adds to the excitement of the matches.

The Japan V-Premier not only showcases the best volleyball talent in Japan but also serves as a platform for players to gain recognition and potentially represent their country on the international stage. Scouts and national team coaches closely follow the tournament, looking for standout performers who can contribute to the national team's success.

In addition to the on-court action, the Japan V-Premier also offers a range of entertainment and activities for fans to enjoy. From halftime shows to interactive games, there is something for everyone to make their experience memorable.

Overall, the Japan V-Premier is a must-see event for volleyball enthusiasts and sports fans alike. It combines top-level competition, passionate fans, and a vibrant atmosphere to create an unforgettable tournament that celebrates the sport of volleyball in Japan.