We examine the latest results, schedule, dates, points table, & streaming details of the 2023 FIVB Volleyball Men’s Club World Championship, which saw the Ahmedabad Defenders suffer a heartbreaking 0-3 defeat against the Brazilian powerhouse Itambe Mibas
On Wednesday, the Ahmedabad Defenders, champions of the Prime Volleyball League, showed resilience against Brazil’s Itambe Mibas but suffered a 3-0 defeat in their opening match at the FIVB Volleyball Club World Championship 2023. Making history as the first Indian volleyball club to compete in the Men’s Volleyball Club World Championship, the Defenders aggressively challenged Minas, pushing the Brazilian team to strive hard for a 3-0 victory (25-22, 25-23, 25-19).
FIVB Volleyball Club World Championship 2023 live points table today, schedule, date, time, score, live stream telecast where to watch
Game result may favor Minas, but the #DamdaarSquad poured their heart and soul into every play. The spirit, the effort, and the determination were unmatched. #ClubWorldChamps #AhmedabadDefenders #TodiNakh pic.twitter.com/tu18xROlFE
— Ahmedabad Defenders (@Amd_Defenders) December 6, 2023
2023 FIVB Volleyball Men’s Club World Championship latest results, schedule, date, time, venue, & qualified teams
Amit Balwan Singh, the outside hitter, led the scoring for the home team with a total of 13 points, backed by A Ramaswamy (7), LM Manoj (7), and Ashwal Rai (5). Despite their collective effort, it wasn’t sufficient to secure a set win on this significant occasion for Indian volleyball. The home team drew strength from overwhelming support at the Koramangala Indoor Stadium, performing impressively despite the odds.
Michael Sanchez emerged as the top scorer for Minas with 20 points, comprising 17 spikes and two blocks of high quality, while Paulo Silva and Marcus Coelho contributed 10 and 9 points respectively. Despite a persistent fight from the home side, Santos, Sanchez, and Coelho’s dominance in spikes led to a three-set victory for Minas. Next, the Ahmedabad Defenders will face defending champions, Sir Sicoma Perugia from Italy, in their second Pool A match on Friday.
As per official schedule, the FIVB Volleyball Club World Championship will continue until December 10 at the Koramangala Indoor Stadium in Bengaluru. For watching the matches of this event in-person, interested fans can purchase their tickets from BookMyShow.
FIVB Volleyball Men’s Club World Championship 2023: points table & standings
Group A Standings:
| Rank | Team | Matches | Win | Loss | Points |
| 1 | Sir Sicoma Perugia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 2 | Itambe Minas | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 | Ahmedabad Defenders | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Group B Standings:
| Rank | Team | Matches | Win | Loss | Points |
| 1 | Suntory Sunbirds | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 2 | Sada Cruzeiro Volei | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 | Halkbank Spor Kulubu | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
2023 FIVB Volleyball Men’s Club World Championship: results & schedule
| Date | Time (IST) | Stage | Match |
| December 6, Wednesday | 5:00 PM | Pool B | Halkbank Spor Kulubu 0-3 (23-25, 23-25, 16-25) Suntory Sunbirds |
| 8:30 PM | Pool A | Ahmedabad Defenders 0-3 (22-25, 23-25, 19-25) Itambé Minas | |
| December 7, Thursday | 5:00 PM | Pool B | Sada Cruzeiro Volei 3-2 (25-21, 31-29, 28-30, 22-25, 15-12) Suntory Sunbirds |
| 8:30 PM | Pool A | Sir Sicoma Perugia 3-0 (25-18, 26-24, 16-12)Itambe Minas | |
| December 8, Friday | 5:00 PM | Pool B | Halkbank Spor Kulubu vs Sada Cruzeiro Volei |
| 8:30 PM | Pool A | Ahmedabad Defenders vs Sir Sicoma Perugia | |
| December 9, Saturday | 5:00 PM | Semi-final 1 | TBD vs TBD |
| 8:30 PM | Semi-final 2 | TBD vs TBD | |
| December 10, Sunday | 5:00 PM | Bronze medal match | TBD vs TBD |
| 8:30 PM | Final | TBD vs TBD |
When & Where to watch: live stream & TV telecast coverage
Watch the Volleyball Club World Championship 2023 live on FanCode, where fans can stream the matches. Sony Ten 1 and Sony Ten 3 TV channels in India will broadcast the volleyball matches live. According to the official schedule, the Ahmedabad Defenders will face the reigning champions Sir Sicoma Perugia in their next game, scheduled to kick off at 8:30 PM IST.