Monitoring the results of international performances and achievements of Ukrainian youth volleyball teams (2022–2025)

Abstract

The article discusses the issues related to the competitive activities of Ukrainian youth volleyball teams on the international arena in 2022-2025. The purpose of the study is to examine and characterize the performance of Ukrainian youth volleyball teams on the international arena in 2022-2025. Research materials and methods. In the course of this study, materials from publications posted on the Internet resources of the FVU, statistical information from the official websites of European and international volleyball federations, and other Internet sources were analyzed. The research was conducted from May 2022 to September 2025. Theoretical analysis and generalization of data, analysis of documentary (statistical) materials were used. Research results. In 2022-2025, Ukraine's youth volleyball teams demonstrated steady development and growth in performance on the international arena. In 2022, their performances were unstable, but in 2023, the U-22 and U-18 teams showed more confident play, becoming prize-winners of the CEV championship and Euro qualifying rounds. In 2024, there was a qualitative leap forward – the U-20 teams won silver medals at the CEV and earned the right to compete in the final stages of the European Championships. The year 2025 was also significant: two teams (U-20 boys and girls) confirmed their high level of preparation by earning the right to compete in the final stages of the continental championship. In general, there is a trend towards greater stability in play, an increase in the win ratio, and the formation of a high-quality reserve for the national teams. At the same time, the results of the U-18 team highlight the need to improve the training of athletes in younger age groups. Conclusions. Analysis of the performances of Ukraine's youth volleyball teams in 2022–2025 shows a gradual increase in their skill level. While the results in 2022 were unstable due to difficult training conditions, in 2023 the teams demonstrated a better win percentage and a higher ratio of games won. In 2024, significant progress was noted, particularly in the U-20 teams, which earned the right to compete in the final stages of the European Championships. This confirms the positive dynamics of youth volleyball development in Ukraine and testifies to the promising future of the current generation of athletes.