Volleyball at the 1972 Summer Olympics

The 1972 Summer Olympics were held in Munich, Germany, and included volleyball as one of the sports. There were two volleyball events: one for men's teams and one for women's teams. These events brought together the best volleyball players from around the world to compete for Olympic medals. Volleyball at the Olympics has grown to become a favorite sport for many fans, and the 1972 games were an important part of the sport's history.

Medal table

Rank	Nation	Gold	Silver	Bronze	Total
1	Japan	1	1	0	2
2	Soviet Union	1	0	1	2
3	East Germany	0	1	0	1
4	North Korea	0	0	1	1
Totals (4 entries)		2	2	2	6

Medal summary

The 1972 Summer Olympics included volleyball competitions for both men and women. Athletes from different countries competed to win medals in these events. The results of these competitions are summarized in the tables below.