Ang Pilipinas ang tatayong country host ng 2025 FIVB Men’s World Championship matapos manalo sa bidding para sa prestihiyosong sports event, inanunsyo ng Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) nitong Miyerkules, Marso 20.
“This prestigious event will not only inspire a new generation of athletes but will also help to encourage increased participation in sport at all levels in the country and wider region,” pahayag ni FIVB President Dr. Ary S. Graça.
“We are confident that the Philippines, supported by our innovative Volleyball Empowerment programme, will host an extraordinary World Championship that will leave a lasting legacy and help to cultivate an even brighter future for our sport globally,” sabi pa ni Graça.
Sinabi ni Philippine National Volleyball Federation president Ramon ‘Tats’ Suzara na handa ang bansa na i-host ang championship.
“For this, I am ready, our team is ready, the Philippines is ready to boldly face the challenge and to fulfil the dream, as we work collectively to serve volleyball. If you love volleyball then you will surely love the Philippines. See you all in 2025,” ani naman ni Suzara.
Pormal na inilunsad ng Pilipinas ang bid nito noong Pebrero, na nakasalalay sa tagumpay ng pagho-host ng bansa ng Volleyball Nations League (VNL) noong 2022 at 2023.
Ang nasabing VNL tours ay ginanap sa Smart Araneta Coliseum at Mall of Asia Arena, na titingnan din bilang venue para sa hosting ng World Championship.