The FIVB Volleyball World League is an international men's volleyball competition. Created in 1990, it is the longest and richest of all the international events organized by the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB). The tournament is annual. The women's version of the competition is called FIVB World Grand Prix. In 2006, $20 million dollars in prize money were distributed amongst 16 participating teams from 5 continents. This event should not be confused with the other international volleyball competitions, the FIVB Volleyball World Championship and the FIVB World Cup.
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