| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host nation |  Bahrain |
| City | Manama |
| Dates | 7–16 July 2023 |
| Teams | 16 (from 5 confederations) |
| Venue(s) | 2 (in 1 host city) |
| Champions |  Iran (2nd title) |
| Runners-up |  Italy |
| Third place |  Bulgaria |
| Fourth place |  Argentina |
| Tournament awards | |
| MVP | Amir Mohammad Golzadeh |
| Best Setter | Arshia Behnezhad |
| Best OH | Mobin Nasri Mattia Orioli |
| Best MB | Filippo Bartolucci Lazar Bouchkov |
| Best OPP | Amir Mohammad Golzadeh |
| Best Libero | Gabriele Laurenzano |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 64 |
| Attendance | 12,175 (190 per match) |
| Official website | |
| FIVB Men's U21 World Championship | |
The 2023 FIVB Volleyball Men's U21 World Championship was the 22nd edition of the FIVB Volleyball Men's U21 World Championship, the biennial international junior volleyball championship contested by the men's national teams under the age of 21 of the members associations of the FIVB (FIVB), the sport's global governing body. It was held in Manama, Bahrain from 7 to 16 July 2023.[1]
Athletes must born on or after 1 January 2003.
Italy were the defending champions but failed to defend their title. Iran claimed their second title of U21 World Championship by defeating Italy 3–2 in the final match. Bulgaria hammered out a 3–0 shutout of Argentina to earn the bronze medals. Amir Mohammad Golzadeh from Iran was chosen to be the MVP of the tournament.[2][3]
- ^ "Hosts And Dates For The FIVB Volleyball Age Group World Championships 2023 Confirmed". FIVB. 24 January 2023. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
- ^ volleyballworld.com. "Iran regain U21 throne after edging Italy in thrilling final". volleyballworld.com. Retrieved 2023-07-17.
- ^ volleyballworld.com. "Golzadeh honoured with well-earned MVP award". volleyballworld.com. Retrieved 2023-07-17.