Report on the Mixed Volleyball Tournament at the Corvinus University of Budapest Sports Days, Fall 2026
A. Purpose of the Event
The primary purpose of the program was to encourage physical activity among university students, promote regular exercise and a healthy lifestyle, and to diversify the university’s sports program offerings. Key priorities included fostering connections among students from different majors and year levels, promoting integration, and strengthening team spirit and cooperation.
B. Preparation for the Event
The Sports Day was organized jointly by the Student Government (HÖK) and the Physical Education and Sports Center, with the professional contribution and assistance of Nándor Noel Fodor and Tamás Sebestyén. The gymnasium at the Gellért Campus of Corvinus University of Budapest served as the venue for the event.
The event was organized according to detailed competition rules and a schedule. The event was promoted on the university’s official online platforms, as well as during required and elective physical education classes.
Registration for the volleyball tournament was required in advance. The organizers informed the registered teams via email about the exact schedule, the venue, and technical details. Before the matches began, the organizers explained the official competition rules. The tournament concluded with the evaluation of the matches, followed by the official announcement of the results and the awards ceremony.
C. Organization and Conduct of the Event
The volleyball tournament took place on October 14, 2026, between 9:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. A total of 9 teams registered for the tournament, with each team consisting of 4–6 players. The organizers and volunteers ensured that the matches proceeded in accordance with the rules and in a sportsmanlike manner through continuous coordination.
The tournament schedule was as follows:
- Group Stage: The 9 teams competed in three groups of three teams each, playing a round-robin format. Matches lasted until one team reached 15 points.
- Semifinals: The first- and second-place finishers from each group advanced to the semifinals, where matches were played to 21 points.
- Placement Matches and Final: The losing teams from the semifinals competed for third place, while the winners battled it out in the final for the tournament title.
Final Results:
1. DKNZS
2. Force of Nature
3. Paradicsom
Summary
The event took place in an excellent atmosphere, marked by the participants’ high level of commitment and sportsmanlike competition. Overall, the volleyball tournament of the Corvinus University Sports Days concluded successfully and productively, achieving its intended community-building and athletic goals and laying the groundwork for the future continuation of the event series.