Australia — Volleyball

Volleyball in Australia has a growing following, though it competes for attention with traditional Australian sports. The AVL features 12 clubs across 2 competitions.

Australia's participation at the 2000 Sydney Olympics as the host nation boosted the sport's profile, and beach volleyball has become increasingly popular alongside the indoor game.

Volleyball was introduced to Australia in the 1920s, and Volleyball Australia was founded in 1963. The sport developed steadily but remained niche compared to cricket, rugby, and Australian rules football.

Australia's indoor volleyball reached its highest point when the national team competed at the 2000 Sydney Olympics as the host nation and again at the 2004 Athens Olympics. Beach volleyball has gained more popularity in Australia.

Volleyball Australia is the national governing body for volleyball in Australia. Founded in 1963, it is a member of the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) and FIVB, managing both indoor and beach volleyball programmes.

The Australian Volleyball League is the top domestic volleyball competition in Australia. The Australian Volleyball Cup provides additional competition. The league has been developing to raise the standard of club volleyball in the country.

Australia's most notable volleyball achievements include competing at the 2000 and 2004 Olympic Games. Beach volleyball has been a particular strength, with Australian pairs achieving strong results in international competition. Indoor volleyball continues to develop.