Columbus is set to host the 2023 USA Volleyball Girls 18s Junior National Championship on April 28–30 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. The 2023 USA Volleyball Girls 18s Junior National Championship is projected to bring more than 10,000 attendees and $6 million in direct visitor spend for…
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Earlier this year, the Pro Volleyball Federation announced the formation of a professional women’s volleyball team in Columbus. Now, they have a name, venue and start date. The Columbus Fury will open its 24-match regular season in February 2024 at Nationwide Arena. “This is a very exciting day for…
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The Pro Volleyball Federation has announced the formation of a professional women’s volleyball team in Columbus. Columbus joins Grand Rapids, Omaha and Atlanta as the publicly announced markets for the Pro Volleyball Federation, which is staged to begin its inaugural season February 2024. Read the…
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(COLUMBUS, OH June 22, 2022) – The Greater Columbus Sports Commission will feature some of the most important female voices in local sports in a brand-new podcast launching June 22. As part of a yearlong celebration of Title IX and its impact on sports and society in Central Ohio and the nation, the…
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(From OHSAA Release) - In a historic move Thursday, the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) Board of Directors voted unanimously to add girls wrestling and boys volleyball as emerging sports beginning with the 2022-23 school year. In addition, the board voted to move girls and boys…
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From the return of fans, to the construction of a new stadium, to a record-breaking attendance at the 2021 NCAA Women’s Volleyball Championship, 2021 gave Columbus more than enough reason to stand & cheer. Here are our top moments from the past year. 1. Fans Return - Cardboard cutouts and fake…
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The 2021 NCAA Division I Women's Volleyball Championship is always a big affair. Saturday it was even B1Gger. Two Big Ten teams and the biggest crowd in the history of this competition made sure of it. After a pair of back-and-forth national semifinal matches on Thursday night, Wisconsin and…
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Between a five-time Olympian, a gold medalist Paralympian, a world-class referee and a legendary head coach on stage, the conversation at COMMITTED on May 22 was certainly a celebration of the sport of volleyball. But more than anything, it was a thank you to the sport for the incredibly different…
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Columbus Has No Offseason is an ongoing blog series from the Sports Commission, showcasing Columbus’ role as a top sports destination, from our hometown teams to the premier sports events we bring to the city. Picture the powerful slam of a serve that echoes throughout the gym. Visualize the…
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If you live in Columbus, you know this to be true—there are always sporting events happening in the city. From club events to pro sports and everything in between, it’s clear that Columbus Has No Offseason. Sure, you frequent your favorite team’s home games and perhaps you’ve bought a ticket or two…
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