Chile men's national volleyball team explained

Chile
Nickname:Guerreros Rojos (Red Warriors)
Federation:Federación de Vóleibol de Chile (Fevochi)
Website:www.fevochi.cl
Confederation:CSV
Coach: Daniel Nejamkin
Olympic Apps:None
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World Champs Apps:2
World Champs First:1982
World Champs Best:23rd (1982)
World Cup Apps:1
World Cup First:1991
World Cup Best:12th (1991)
Regional Name:South American Championship
Regional Cup Apps:31
Regional Cup First:1956
Regional Cup Best: (1961)
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The Chile men's national volleyball team represents Chile in international volleyball competitions and friendly matches.

History

The Chile men's national volleyball team has a long history of participation in international competitions. They first competed in the Men's South American Volleyball Championship in 1956, and in 1961, they won a silver medal, which remains their best performance in this event. They have also participated in two FIVB Volleyball Men's World Cup, debuting in 1982 and achieving their best finish at 23rd place. Chile made its sole World Cup appearance in 1991, finishing 12th. The team has had several notable results in regional tournaments, including multiple bronze medals at the South American Championship, with recent success in 2019 and 2021.

Despite not being a global powerhouse, Chile has consistently been a strong competitor in South America. They have earned several podium finishes in the South American Championship, with bronze medals in 1967, 1981, 1983, 1993, 2019, and 2021. The team's steady performances demonstrate their competitive level within the continent.

The team has shown resilience at the Pan American Games, achieving fourth place in both 1963 and 2019. They have consistently participated in the Pan American Games, with their most recent appearance in 2023, continuing their tradition of competitive play in the Americas.

The Chilean team has also been successful in the Bolivarian Games, where they won the gold medal in 2013 and silver medals in 2017 and 2022. These accomplishments underscore their strength in regional competitions.

Led by head coach Daniel Nejamkin, the team is currently ranked 29th in the world as of July 2024, reflecting their steady progress on the global stage. Chile also had a notable appearance in the Challenger Cup, participating five times between 2018 and 2024, with their best result coming in 2023 when they finished fourth. This competition has provided Chile with more opportunities to face high-level international teams and improve their skills.

At the Pan American Cup, Chile's best finish came in 2023, where they secured the bronze medal. This result marked an important achievement for the team on the international stage and highlighted their development in recent years.

Results

World Championship

World Cup

Challenger Cup

South American Championship

Pan-American Cup

Pan-American Games

Bolivarian Games

Players

Current squad

Head coach: Daniel Nejamkin

Name Age Height Weight Attack Block Position Club
Simón Guerra years old201 cm 87 kg 350 cm 330 cm MB Polonia London
Vicente Ibarra years old203 cm 90 kg 335 cm 320 cm OH Ciudad de Buenos Aires
Gabriel Araya years old201 cm 92 kg 345 cm 330 cm MB AS Kerkis
Tomás Parraguirre years old198 cm 113 kg 335 cm 315 cm OP Arona Tenerife Sur
Rafael Albornoz years old193 cm 85 kg 347 cm 327 cm OH Arona Tenerife Sur
Dusan Bonacić (captain) years old198 cm 93 kg 351 cm 326 cm OH Al Rayyan
Vicente Mardones years old208 cm 90 kg 350 cm 320 cm OP Limestone University
Vicente Parraguirre years old196 cm 91 kg 341 cm 315 cm OH Ciudad de Buenos Aires
Lucas Lavín years old188 cm 74 kg 310 cm 290 cm L Stadio Italiano
Esteban Villarreal years old193 cm 83 kg 325 cm 305 cm S Unicaja Costa
Sebastián Castillo years old180 cm 75 kg 318 cm 305 cm L Deportes Usach
Tomás Gago years old198 cm 85 kg 350 cm 335 cm MB Purdue University Fort Wayne
Jaime Bravo years old181 cm 70 kg 300 cm 290 cm L FullVolley
Kaj Bonacić years old190 cm 85 kg 340 cm 322 cm OH Murano
Matías Banda years old 191 cm 83 kg 325 cm 310 cm S Polonia London

Past squads

Jorge Hevia (captain), Erwin Gevert, Ricardo Vorphal, Arie Husid, Santiago Guerra, Roberto Bozzo, Gonzalo Landaeta, José Luis Alvarez, Víctor Oliveros, Alex Gevert, James Lamig y Andrés Acuña. [1]

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://enamoradodelvoleibol.blogspot.com/2020/07/chile-en-el-mundial-de-argentina-1982.html?view=magazine
  2. https://educacioncontinuafecs.unab.cl/especialistas/miguel-holz/