VCA Amstetten fights bravely, but in the end they don't win the set!

VCA Amstetten fights bravely, but in the end they don't win the set!

On November 23, 2025 there was an exciting game in the Volleyball Bundesliga between VCA Amstetten NÖ and SK Zadruga Aich/Dob. Despite a courageous performance, the Amstettners were unable to turn the outcome of the match in their favor and lost the game 0-3 sets. The scores for each set were 23:25, 21:25 and 15:25. The first two sets in particular were hard-fought and could have ended quite differently, reports noen.at.

The encounter highlights the challenges that the VCA Amstetten faces. Despite the clear final result, the players showed commitment and fighting spirit. This is a testament not only to the strength of the team, but also to the general development of volleyball in the region.

Growth of volleyball sport in Germany

In Germany, volleyball is enjoying increasing popularity in both recreational and competitive sports. According to the German Volleyball Association, a total of 436,000 members were interested in this sport in 2024. This represents a significant increase of 26,228 new members, an increase of 6.4 percent compared to the previous year. What is particularly striking is that volleyball is the only team sport that has more female (222,170) than male (214,100) members in Germany.

The fascination for volleyball is constantly growing, and various initiatives, such as “Youth train for the Olympics”, mobilized over 100,000 students in the 2023/24 school year, thereby creating a strong foundation for the future development of the sport. Furthermore, the German men's national team, which was able to qualify for the Olympic Games again in 2024 after a long dry spell, is evidence of the sporting progress at an international level.

The role of club and league

The Volleyball Bundesliga plays a central role in the development of the sport in Germany. In the 2023/24 season, the men's league recorded an average of 1,458 spectators per game, while the women's Bundesliga even had 1,623 spectators per game. These numbers reflect a strong interest in the sport and highlight the social action of a vibrant fan base.

In addition, the German Volleyball Association has introduced a new league system to optimize the transition between amateur and professional areas. With over 8,100 volleyball clubs in Germany and a significant increase in active athletes, the basis for further growth and new talent in volleyball is in place. The sport is very active not only in the halls, but also in the beach volleyball area, where numerous tournaments took place in 2024 and numerous medals were won at European Championships, such as by the German beach volleyball players.