Ecuador enjoys a rich cultural atmosphere. The country has a great inclination towards sports. Volleyball is one among the famous sports in Ecuador. Some other sports that are practiced in the country of Ecuador are tennis, mountain biking, motor biking, football, bullfighting, surfing, basketball, paintball and so on. All these are very interesting games.
Different Features of Volleyball in Ecuador:
Volleyball is mainly played in the local areas and in the coastal regions of Ecuador. Volleyball and horseback riding are two very prominent sports in Ecuador. However, the rules of volleyball are a little different here than the Western volleyball. In Ecuador volleyball, the ball is generally much heavier. Another important feature volleyball in Ecuador is that every team has just three players. But according to the Western volleyball, there should be six players in every team. There is no age bar in the sport. Anyone from any age group can participate in volleyball. The volleyball in Ecuador is known as “Ecuavoli”. Not only the name but also the rules of the game differ in some ways.
The popularity of volleyball is increasing day by day. Volleyball has become one of the most popular sports in the country of Ecuador.
