Volleyball at the 1972 Summer Olympics
| Dates | 27 August – 9 September 1972 |
|---|---|
| Medal Events | 2 |
There were two minor rules changes in 1972. The weight of the ball was now regulated and restricted to balls weighing between 260-280 grams. Antennas were also placed on the net edges to assist the referees.
Events
| Event | Status | Date | Participants | NOCs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volleyball, Men | Olympic | 27 August – 9 September 1972 | 140 | 12 |
| Volleyball, Women | Olympic | 27 August – 7 September 1972 | 91 | 8 |
| 231 (140/91) | 14 (12/8) |
Medals
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volleyball, Men | Japan |  JPN |
East Germany |  GDR |
Soviet Union |  URS |
| Volleyball, Women | Soviet Union | URS |
Japan | JPN |
Democratic People's Republic of Korea |  PRK |
Medal table
| NOC | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | JPN |
1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Soviet Union | URS |
1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| East Germany | GDR |
0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Democratic People's Republic of Korea | PRK |
0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |