Bangkok, Thailand, February 4, 2024 – The AVC Finance Committee held a hybrid meeting at Golden Tulip Sovereign Hotel Bangkok on Sunday to get updated on financial situations, acknowledge financial support and discuss expenditure budget. Mr Cai Yi from China, himself AVC Senior Executive Vice President, Executive Zonal Vice President representing Eastern Zone, AVC Treasurer...
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AVC COACHES COMMITTEE EMPHASIZES IMPORTANCE OF CONTINUATION OF COOPERATION PROJECTS
Bangkok, Thailand, February 3, 2024 – The AVC Coaches Committee met in a hybrid format at Golden Tulip Sovereign Hotel Bangkok on Saturday to discuss key issues including coaching support to National Federations and cooperation projects. AVC CC Chairman Mr Park Ki Won from Korea, Secretary Mr Mohamed Ahmed Al Thawadi from Bahrain, Mr G.E....
AVC BEACH VOLLEYBALL COMMITTEE DISCUSSES IMPORTANT ISSUES AND NEW CHALLENGES
Bangkok, Thailand, February 2, 2024 – The AVC Beach Volleyball Committee met in a hybrid format at Golden Tulip Sovereign Hotel Bangkok on Friday to discuss key topics including hosting regulations and get updates on relevant beach volleyball matters Mr Craig Carracher from Australia, himself Member of FIVB Board of Administration and FIVB Beach Volleyball...
AVC REFEREES COMMITTEE REVIEWS WORK DONE AND TASKS IN PROGRESS
Bangkok, Thailand, February 1, 2024 – The AVC Referees Committee met at Golden Tulip Sovereign Hotel Bangkok on Thursday to review all relevant matters concerning refereeing activities and keep Members more engaged at work and new challenges. AVC RC Chairman Mr Songsak Chareonpong from Thailand, himself Member of FIVB Rules of the Game and Refereeing...
KEY TOPICS DISCUSSED AT AVC SPORTS EVENTS COUNCIL MEETING
Bangkok, Thailand, February 1, 2024 – The AVC Sports Events Council Meeting was concluded on a positive note at Golden Tulip Sovereign Hotel Bangkok on Thursday, with the future collaboration with Volleyball World and review of the Asian Championships in the previous season among the crucial topics raised for awareness and further discussion. AVC SEC...
TOP INTERNATIONAL COACHES MEET FOR THE FIVB TECHNICAL AND COACHING COMMISSION
The meeting was held in hybrid format with the Commission President joining from the FIVB Headquarters Top-tier international coaches, led by Commission President Giovanni Guidetti and Secretary Philippe Blain, gathered on Monday for the FIVB Technical and Coaching Commission to discuss the 2023 season and look ahead to 2024. The Commission discussed several important topics,...
BEACH VOLLEYBALL COMMISSION REFLECTS ON REMARKABLE 2023 ON SAND!
The highly successful 2023 beach volleyball season and 2024 calendar were discussed The FIVB Beach Volleyball Commission this week celebrated what has been a remarkable year for the sport during its annual meeting which was held in a hybrid format, with the Commission President Vicente Araujo and Secretary Edward Drakich both joining from the FIVB...
FIVB EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE LOOKS AHEAD TO VOLLEYBALL’S BRIGHT FUTURE
Various exciting initiatives were discussed during the recent meeting The FIVB Executive Committee this week hosted a hybrid meeting to discuss the latest innovations and achievements in sport while looking ahead to the bright future of volleyball with many new and important initiatives explored. With the Continental Confederation Presidents joining from the FIVB Headquarters, the...
STRONG ANTI-DOPING AND EDUCATION PROGRAMMES HIGHLIGHTED AT MEDICAL COMMISSION MEETING
Very low number of positive doping cases in 2023 proves the effectiveness of the systems in place The FIVB Medical Commission highlighted its latest initiatives during the annual meeting held in a hybrid format, with the Commission President Annie Peytavin and Secretary Bruno Borges da Fonseca joining in person from the FIVB Headquarters. The Commission...
SNOW VOLLEYBALL’S FUTURE STRATEGY AND VISION DISCUSSED AT COMMISSION MEETING
The meeting focused on reviewing snow volleyball activities and planning for the years ahead The FIVB Snow Volleyball Commission talked in depth about the sport’s future strategy and vision during its meeting this week held in the hybrid format, with FIVB 2nd Executive Vice-President, European Volleyball Confederation (CEV) President and Commission President Aleksandar Boričić, as...
VOLLEYBALL COUNCIL REFLECT ON SUCCESSFUL 2023 SEASON
The 2023 volleyball season described as turning point by the FIVB President The Volleyball Council met Tuesday in a hybrid format to discuss a number of key topics, including the huge success of the 2023 season and the bright future ahead for the sport, with the Council President, Secretary and Continental Confederation Presidents joining from...
ZONAL ASSOCIATION PRESIDENTS SHARE LATEST UPDATES AT SEMINAR
The fourth Zonal Association Presidents’ seminar, organised by the FIVB, saw the Zones presenting their achievements and updates The FIVB this week hosted the fourth Zonal Association Presidents’ seminar, providing the Zonal Associations with an opportunity to share their latest achievements and updates. Following presentations by a number of Zonal Association Presidents during the previous...
Volleyball News
VOLLEYBALL WORLD ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF UGO VALENSI AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Valensi joins with extensive international experience in sports leadership, media innovation, and commercial growth strategy Volleyball World today announces the appointment of Ugo Valensi as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 4 August 2025. Valensi brings with him a wealth of global experience in sports leadership, media innovation, and commercial strategy. His arrival comes at...
VIRENDER KANWAR ELECTED PRESIDENT OF VOLLEYBALL FEDERATION OF INDIA
New Executive Committee under interim mandate to amend VFI constitution and ensure athlete representation in accordance with FIVB statutes Virender Kanwar has been elected President of the Volleyball Federation of India (VFI), following an election held on 8 June in New Delhi and observed by representatives from the FIVB, the Indian Olympic Association and the...
FIVB UPDATES TWO KEY RULES FOR WORLD RANKING SYSTEM
Updates include changes to overlapping events rule and the definition of National Federation (NF) activity The FIVB has updated two key components of its World Ranking system following consultation with the World Ranking Working Group and the Volleyball Council. The changes aim to enhance fairness, improve system flexibility and align with the organisation’s development objectives....
2ND ASIAN WOMEN’S U16 CHAMPIONSHIP IN JORDAN POSTPONED TO NOVEMBER 1–8
Hosts China in action against Japan in the final showdown of the first edition in Hangzhou in 2023 Bangkok, Thailand, June 25, 2025 – The 2nd Asian Women’s U16 Volleyball Championship, originally scheduled for July 20–27, 2025, in Amman, Jordan, has been officially postponed to November 1–8, 2025, due to the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict. The...
BAHRAIN CAPTURE FIRST-EVER AVC TITLE AT INAUGURAL AVC MEN’S NATIONS CUP ON HOME SOIL
Manama, Bahrain, June 24, 2025 – Bahrain wrote the next chapter of history on Tuesday night, securing their maiden AVC title in front of a jubilant home crowd after a magnificent come-from-behind 3-1 (23-25, 25-16, 25-17, 25-18) victory over Pakistan in the final of the inaugural AVC Men’s Nations Cup at Isa bin Rashid Hall....
HOSTS BAHRAIN SET TO LOCK HORNS WITH PAKISTAN IN TITLE SHOWDOWN OF INAUGURAL AVC MEN’S NATIONS CUP
Manama, Bahrain, June 23, 2025 – Hosts Bahrain sent the home fans into raptures at Isa bin Rashid Hall on Monday night following a dramatic 3-2 (25-21, 25-23, 21-25, 18-25, 15-13) victory over Korea to secure a berth in the highly-anticipated final of the inaugural AVC Men’s Nations Cup. The electrifying semifinal win not only...
FIVB AND GLOBAL VOLLEYBALL MOVEMENT CELEBRATE OLYMPIC DAY
From the Eiffel Tower to local courts, volleyball gets the world moving Today, on Olympic Day, the Global Volleyball Movement joins millions around the world in celebrating sport and everything the Olympic spirit stands for. The theme for Olympic Day this year is “Let’s Move?” – a simple call to action: get active, bring someone...
INDONESIA PRODUCE EPIC COMEBACK AGAINST VIETNAM TO SET UP 5TH-6TH PLAYOFF WITH AUSTRALIA AT AVC MEN’S NATIONS CUP
Manama, Bahrain, June 22, 2025 – Indonesia staged a sensational comeback to stun Vietnam in a thrilling five-set encounter in the 5th–8th Classification Round of the inaugural AVC Men’s Nations Cup at Isa bin Rashid Hall on Sunday, setting up a showdown with Australia for 5th place. Defending and consecutive three-time SEA Games champions Indonesia...
REFEREE CANDIDATES AWARDED CERTIFICATES AFTER SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF AVC BEACH VOLLEYBALL REFEREE COURSE
Roi Et, Thailand, June 22, 2025 – A certificate presentation ceremony was held on Saturday for 17 candidates, including 12 men, who successfully completed the AVC Beach Volleyball Referee Candidates Course conducted by AVC Course Instructor Dr Kritsada Panaseri, Member of the FIVB Rules of the Game & Refereeing Commission and AVC Referee Committee. The...
QATAR EDGE VIETNAM IN THRILLER TO JOIN PAKISTAN, KOREA AND BAHRAIN IN AVC MEN’S NATIONS CUP SEMIFINALS
Manama, Bahrain, June 21, 2025 – Qatar, Pakistan, Korea and hosts Bahrain secured their spots in the semifinals of the inaugural AVC Men’s Nations Cup after posting impressive victories in the quarterfinals at Isa bin Rashid Hall on Saturday, with Qatar narrowly edging Vietnam in a five-set thriller to set up a semifinal clash against...
THAILAND SWEEP PHILIPPINES IN 9TH-11TH CLASSIFICATION ROUND OF INAUGURAL AVC MEN’S NATIONS CUP IN BAHRAIN
Manama, Bahrain, June 20, 2025 – Thailand claimed their first victory at the inaugural AVC Men’s Nations Cup after a dominant 3-0 (25-21, 25-20, 25-18) win over the Philippines in an all-Southeast Asian clash in the 9th–11th classification round at Isa bin Rashid Hall here on Friday. The win proved a sweet revenge for Thailand...
AVC MEN’S NATIONS CUP IN BAHRAIN REACHES FEVER PITCH AS QUARTERFINALISTS CONFIRMED
Manama, Bahrain, June 19, 2025 – The race for the coveted title at the inaugural AVC Men’s Nations Cup intensified on Thursday as the pool round-robin preliminaries concluded at Isa bin Rashid Hall, with all eight quarterfinal spots now confirmed. Hosts Bahrain, alongside Korea and Qatar, capped off the preliminaries with dominant straight-set wins, while...
Beach Volleyball News
COUNTDOWN BEGINS: TOP ATHLETES GATHER FOR AVC BEACH TOUR PINGTUNG OPEN IN CHINESE TAIPEI FROM JULY 17 TO 20
Sunshine, beach, and Volleyball! AVC Beach Tour Pingtung Open is set to ignite the shores of Pingtung’s Qingzhou Coastal Recreation Area from July 17 to 20. Hosted by the Chinese Taipei Volleyball Association (CTVBA), this highly-anticipated tournament welcomes 48 elite teams from 17 countries and regions, including Chinese Taipei’s 2 top men’s and women’s teams....
REN & NON EARN THEIR FIRST BEACH PRO TOUR GOLD
Vercauteren & Van Langendonck top the men’s podium in Qidong Japan’s Ren Matsumoto & Non Matsumoto (source: @jva_beachvolley) Japan’s Ren Matsumoto & Non Matsumoto topped the women’s podium at the Qidong Futures and celebrated their first gold on the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour. Stefania Kun & Lilla Villam of Hungary finished runners-up, while Quemile...
KAZAKHSTAN, CHINA CROWNED CHAMPIONS AT ASIAN U21 BEACH VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS IN ROI ET
Roi Et, Thailand, June 22, 2025 – Kazakhstan’s Klim Ryukhov and Vladislav Mastikhin wrote history by claiming their country’s first-ever gold medal at the 6th Asian U21 Beach Volleyball Championships at Nong Ya Ma Community School on Sunday, while China’s Jiang Kaiyue and Zhou Mingli triumphed in the women’s competition. After five days of...
CHINESE TEAMS ADVANCE TO MEN’S AND WOMEN’S FINALS AT ASIAN U21 BEACH VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS IN ROI ET
Roi Et, Thailand, June 21, 2025 – China demonstrated exceptional prowess to secure places in both the men’s and women’s finals of the 6th Asian U21 Beach Volleyball Championships at Nong Ya Ma Community School, with third seeds Liu Yuan/Mao Yuan set to take on Kazakhstan’s Klim Ryukhov/Vladislav Mastikhin in the men’s showdown and second-seeded...
THAILAND AND CHINA DOMINANT WITH FOUR TEAMS EACH ADVANCING TO QUARTERFINALS AT ASIAN U21 BEACH VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS IN ROI ET
Roi Et, Thailand, June 20, 2025 – Hosts Thailand and China stamped their authority at the 6th Asian U21 Beach Volleyball Championships, with four teams apiece including two men’s pairs each advancing to the eagerly anticipated quarterfinals at Nong Ya Ma Community School competition venue. The five-day double-gender tournament has now entered the knockout stage,...
TEAMS GEAR UP FOR KNOCKOUT STAGE AS ROUND OF 16 CONFIRMED AT ASIAN U21 BEACH VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS IN ROI ET
Roi Et, Thailand, June 19, 2025 – Strong contenders produced impressive performances as the pool round-robin preliminaries of the 6th Asian U21 Beach Volleyball Championships concluded on Thursday at Nong Ya Ma Community School, with top two teams from each pool advancing to the decisive Round of 16 in both the men’s and women’s competitions....
THAI MEN SHINE ON OPENING DAY OF 6TH ASIAN U21 BEACH VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS IN ROI ET
Roi Et, Thailand, June 18, 2025 – Thailand made an impressive start to their campaign at the 6th Asian U21 Beach Volleyball Championships, with two men’s teams securing consecutive victories on the opening day at Nong Ya Ma Community School, while top seeds Wichaya Wisetkan and Paphawin Manyahong breezed past Singapore’s Soon Daniel Wei Sheng/Eng...
6TH ASIAN U21 BEACH VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS SET TO GET UNDERWAY IN ROI ET ON JUNE 18
Roi Et, Thailand, June 17, 2025 – A strong lineup of 49 teams from 16 countries including 26 men’s pairs will compete for top honors at the 6th Asian U21 Beach Volleyball Championships, set to take place from June 18 to 22 at the Nong Ya Ma Community School competition venue in Roi Et. In...
HOSTS THAILAND CLAIM DOUBLE GOLD AT SAVA U21 BEACH VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS IN ROI ET
Roi Et, Thailand, June 15, 2025 – Hosts Thailand dominated the SAVA (Southeast Asia Volleyball Association) U21 Beach Volleyball Championships 2025 with an impressive clean sweep of both men’s and women’s titles at the Nong Ya Ma Community School competition venue on Sunday. The intense three-day tournament, held from June 13 to 15, concluded with...
SAVA U21 BEACH VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS SET TO KICK OFF IN ROI ET ON JUNE 13
Roi Et, Thailand, June 12, 2025 – Roi Et, a northeastern province of Thailand located approximately 451km from Bangkok, is fully prepared to host the South East Asian U21 Beach Volleyball Championships 2025 at Nong Ya Ma Community School competition venue from June 13 to 15, with 20 teams including 12 men’s pairs from six...
MILLER PATA LEADS VANUATU TO BRONZE IN EMPOWERMENT-SUPPORTED COACHING MILESTONE
Former beach volleyball star earns first coaching medal as Vanuatu reach Beach Pro Tour podium in Wuhan under the FIVB Empowerment programme Vanuatu’s bronze medal at the Beach Pro Tour Futures in Wuhan Qingshan marked a significant career milestone for women’s national team coach Miller Pata, who earned her first event medal as a coach...
AUSTRALIA’S WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES BEACH TEAMS ANNOUNCED
Photo and information courtesy of volleyball.org.au Volleyball Australia is pleased to announce the selection of four athletes to represent Australia at the 2025 FISU World University Games The 2025 FISU World University Games will be held in Duisburg, Germany in July, with the beach volleyball competition to take place at Sportpark Duisburg from 21-26 July....
SENIOR ASIAN RANKING – WOMEN
TEAMS | POINTS |
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CHINA | 350.3 |
JAPAN | 325.18 |
THAILAND | 194.91 |
KAZAKHSTAN | 112.89 |
VIETNAM | 112.73 |
KOREA | 104.61 |
CHINESE TAIPEI | 80.08 |
PHILIPPINES | 46.77 |
INDIA | 46.53 |
INDONESIA | 45.60 |
SENIOR ASIAN RANKING – MEN
TEAMS | POINT |
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JAPAN | 338.12 |
IRAN | 185.07 |
QATAR | 151.46 |
CHINA | 144.02 |
KOREA | 138.48 |
AUSTRALIA | 114.61 |
CHINESE TAIPEI | 81.22 |
PAKISTAN | 80.71 |
INDONESIA | 59.29 |
VIETNAM | 58.91 |