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Gov. Pillen: Nebraska Fans Eager to Welcome FIVB Volleyball World Cup Event
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen issued a statement following the announcement that Omaha would serve as one of the host cities for the opening rounds of the 2027 FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Cup.
“Here in Nebraska – it’s the people and we have the greatest volleyball fans anywhere! This is exciting news and we’re eager to welcome those who will be flocking to Omaha to watch this world-class event. There’s no other state in the nation that supports volleyball the way Nebraskans do. It’s no surprise that we will be one of the host locations, given that we have the most incredible fans in America.”
As stated by FIVB: “Host cities and venues were selected based on passionate fan bases, world-class venues with seating capacities worthy of a World Cup, strong government and local partner support to ensure exceptional experiences, and markets that can attract new fans and accelerate volleyball’s growth across North America.”
Additional information concerning today’s announcement can be found here:
