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 Women volleyball tournament is one of the most prestigious and highly anticipated events in the Japanese volleyball calendar. It showcases the immense talent and skill of the top women's volleyball teams in the country, providing an exhilarating and intense competition for both players and spectators alike.

The tournament features a round-robin format, where teams compete against each other in a series of matches to determine the rankings. The participating teams consist of the best volleyball clubs from across Japan, each with a rich history and a strong roster of talented players.

The matches are held in state-of-the-art indoor arenas, providing a vibrant and electric atmosphere for the players and fans. The tournament is known for its high level of competitiveness, with teams displaying exceptional teamwork, agility, and strategic play.

The Japan V-Premier Women tournament not only showcases the incredible athleticism and technical prowess of the players but also serves as a platform for the development and promotion of women's volleyball in Japan. It attracts a large and passionate fan base, with spectators filling the stands to cheer on their favorite teams and players.

The tournament is also a significant event for scouts and talent evaluators, as it provides an opportunity to identify emerging talents and potential national team players. Many players who have excelled in the Japan V-Premier Women tournament have gone on to represent Japan in international competitions, further highlighting the tournament's importance in the volleyball landscape.

Overall, the Japan V-Premier Women volleyball tournament is a thrilling and captivating event that showcases the best of Japanese women's volleyball. With its intense matches, passionate fans, and exceptional talent on display, it is a must-watch for any volleyball enthusiast.