The analysis of competitions of Ukrainian volleyball teams during the war in 2022

Abstract

The article examines issues related to the competitions of  Ukrainian volleyball teams during the war in 2022. The purpose of the study: to study and characterize the performance of volleyball teams in home competitions, on the international arena and the performance of Ukrainian players in teams at various championships. Research material and methods. In the course of this research, the materials of publications posted on the Internet resources of the UVF, statistical information from the official websites of European and international volleyball federations and other Internet sources were processed. The study was conducted from February to December 2022. Theoretical analysis and generalization of data, analysis of documentary (statistical) materials were used. Results of the research. Thanks to the heroism of our Armed Forces, it was possible to organize the preparation of teams to participate in the championship of Ukraine in the 2022-23 season and national teams of Ukraine of various age groups and national teams for important international competitions. Mykhailo Melnyk, the president of the PO UVF, and the head of the Directorate of the PO UVF, Oleksiy Skibitsky, are doing everything possible for the development and popularization of volleyball in Ukraine. The men's national team of Ukraine reached the final part of the "Final Four" competition of the European Golden League-2022 based on the results of the qualifying games in the group round of the competition. Thanks to the rating and Russia's ban on participating in international competitions under the auspices of the FIVB and CEV, Ukraine qualified for the 2022 World Championship. Despite the war, the president of the PO UVF organized the championship of Ukraine among the teams of the higher, first, and second leagues for the 2022-23 season. As for the student and children's leagues, the championship is not held this season. Conclusions. In this difficult time for the country, thanks to the heroism of our Armed Forces, it was possible to organize the preparation of teams to participate in the championship of Ukraine in the 2022-23 season and national teams of Ukraine of various age groups and national teams for important international competitions, to organize championships of Ukraine in volleyball in various leagues, in which 63 teams have participated. In the international arena, the national men's team achieved high results, reached the quarterfinals of the 2022 World Cup and took the 8th place. Also, the women's and men's national teams of Ukraine U-17 won silver medal in the SEVZA-2022 championship. A large number of Ukrainian players play in teams of various European championships and the are the key players of their teams.