The Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) has announced Mikasa as the official ball supplier for its events in 2025 and 2026, cementing a key strategic alliance for the development of volleyball in the region. The agreement was made possible with the support of Volleyball World, as part of a broader collaboration extending from 2024 to 2032. Through this partnership, the goal is to enhance the commercial reach of Asian competitions and provide athletes with top-quality equipment.

The commitment includes major tournaments such as the AVC Women’s Champions League in Manila, the AVC Men’s Champions League in Japan, the AVC Women’s Nations Cup in Vietnam, and the AVC Men’s Nations Cup in Bahrain. The alliance marks a significant step in the joint efforts of Mikasa, AVC, and Volleyball World to boost volleyball across Asia, where more than half of the global fanbase for the sport is concentrated.

An alliance to boost Asian volleyball

Thanks to the support of Volleyball World, this renewal of the partnership with Mikasa not only ensures technical excellence in the continent’s most important tournaments, but also reflects a long-term vision to grow the sport. According to AVC President Ramon Suzara, the collaboration will help raise the level of competitions and expand the presence of Asian volleyball globally. Preparations are already underway for the 2024 editions of the Champions League and Nations Cup, as well as the 2026 continental championships.

For his part, Yuji Saeki, President and CEO of Mikasa, praised the growing momentum of volleyball in Asia and expressed his excitement to continue contributing to the sport’s development. Oliver Clarke, Head of Sponsorship at Volleyball World, highlighted that the expansion of the agreement shows the strength of their partnership with Mikasa and the huge potential the Asian market holds. With this alliance, Mikasa reinforces its leadership as the official ball supplier in top international competitions organized by Volleyball World and the FIVB.