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
DEBUT DELIGHT FOR UZBEKISTAN IN BOYS’ U19 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OPENER
Hosts join defending champs in winning start, while Poland outlast Italy in epic five Hosts Uzbekistan made a triumphant debut alongside defending champions France, while Poland edged Italy in a five-set thriller and Korea cruised past Cuba on opening day of the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U19 World Championship in Tashkent. Watch the FIVB Volleyball...
JAPAN FINISH STRONG AND BEAT TURKIYE IN THE QUARTERFINALS
The Asians will now face the winners of the match between Brazil and Germany on Saturday After taking silver in 2024, Japan will fight for another medal over the weekend Japan are set to represent Asia in the Volleyball Nations League 2025 Final Four over the weekend after they took down European champions Türkiye in...
SPOTLIGHT TURNS TO TASHKENT AS BOYS’ U19 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BEGINS THURSDAY
The youth volleyball spotlight moves from Europe to Central Asia as the world’s best U19 boys’ teams chase the world title The 19th edition of the FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U19 World Championship will take place in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from Thursday, July 25 to Saturday, August 3. Following the Girls’ U19 event in Croatia and Serbia,...
ZHAIYK VC CROWNED CHAMPIONS OF CAVA MEN’S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 2025 IN THRILLING FINALE IN MALE
Malé, Maldives, July 23, 2025 – The CAVA Men’s Champions League 2025 concluded in spectacular fashion at the Social Centre Indoor Hall in Malé, Maldives, as Zhaiyk VC of Kazakhstan secured the championship title in a thrilling gold medal match against Bishkek of Kyrgyzstan, winning 3–1 (26–24, 25–21, 20–25, 25–22). The final match was graced...
FIVB FRIENDS EMPOWER THEIR COMMUNITIES ON WORLD VOLLEYBALL DAY
Stakeholders across the Global Volleyball Movement played a central role in shaping this global day of celebration The incredible success of the inaugural World Volleyball Day on 7 July was made even more impactful through the actions and contributions of FIVB’s friends and stakeholders around the world. Currently comprised of 222 National Federations (NFs), five...
DAY 6 DELIVERS DRAMA AND DOMINANCE AT CAVA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 2025
Malé, Maldives, July 22, 2025 – As the CAVA Champions League Maldives 2025 storms toward its finale, Day 6 wrapped up with explosive matches, stellar individual performances, and clarity on the Final Round lineup. Fans packed the Social Center Indoor Hall once again, witnessing fiery contests and fierce determination. MATCH #13: HNS vs SLP –...
VNL 2025 MEN’S FINALS: QUALIFIED TEAMS CONFIRMED FOR NINGBO SHOWDOWN
The finals are set to take place from 30 July to 3 August The Volleyball Nations League (VNL) 2025 men’s competition will reach its conclusion in Ningbo, China, as eight national teams compete for the title in a five-day knockout tournament. The finals will be held at the Ningbo Beilun Sports and Art Centre from...
UZBEKISTAN MARKS MILESTONE AS TASHKENT HOSTS 2025 BOYS’ U19 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
Empowerment programme powers Uzbekistan’s debut as international event host Uzbekistan will host the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U19 World Championship from 24 July to 3 August in Tashkent, with preparations supported by the FIVB Volleyball Empowerment programme through 12 months of coaching support, event equipment, and three knowledge transfer programmes. The coaching support, delivered under...
HELP NEPAL STUN ZHAIYK AS DAY 5 OF CAVA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE UNFOLDS WITH SURPRISES IN MALE
Malé City, Maldives, July 21, 2025 – Day 5 of the CAVA Champions League 2025 brought high-voltage action and tournament-shifting results as teams returned to the court after a well-deserved Sunday break. With three pivotal matches on the schedule at Social Center Indoor Hall, fans witnessed moments of brilliance, fierce determination, and the biggest upset...
MASCOTS, WORLD TROPHY AND OFFICIAL SOUVENIRS UNVEILED AS THAILAND KICKS OFF ONE-MONTH COUNTDOWN TO FIVB VOLLEYBALL WOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2025
Bangkok, Thailand, July 21, 2025 – Thailand marked a vibrant milestone on Monday as the country officially kicked off its promotional campaign to celebrate the one-month countdown to the highly-anticipated FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Championship 2025. The grand event featured the unveiling of the official mascot “V Angel,” the iconic World Championship Trophy, and a...
2025 ASIAN EASTERN ZONAL WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP APPLICATION FOR MEDIA ACCREDITATION
Hong Kong, China, July 21, 2025 – The Volleyball Association of Hong Kong, China (VBAHK) will host the 2025 Asian Eastern Zonal Women’s Volleyball Championship (2025AEZ) from August 26 to 31, 2025 at Queen Elizabeth Stadium here, with six teams vying for zonal glory. Following the editions in 2014 and 2024, this marks the third...
INDONESIA EDGE OUT THAILAND IN THRILLING DECIDER TO REIGN SUPREME IN WEEK 2 OF 5TH SEA V LEAGUE
Jakarta, Indonesia, July 20, 2025 – Indonesia capped off a sensational campaign in Men’s Week 2 of the 5th SEA V League with a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over reigning champions Thailand, delighting nearly 5,000 passionate fans at the Jakarta International Velodrome on Sunday. In a clash worthy of a final, the hosts held their...
Beach Volleyball News
AUSTRALIA STRIKE DOUBLE GOLD AT AVC BEACH TOUR PINGTUNG OPEN IN CHINESE TAIPEI
Pingtung City, Chinese Taipei, July 20, 2025 – Australia completed a golden sweep at the AVC Beach Tour Pingtung Open, capturing both the men’s and women’s titles on the sun-drenched sands of Qinzhou Beach, nestled within the scenic Dapeng Bay National Scenic Area, on Sunday. In a dazzling display of dominance, D’Artagnan Potts/Jack Pearse clinched...
ALL-AUSTRALIAN FINAL GUARANTEES MEN’S TITLE, AS AVC BEACH TOUR PINGTUNG OPEN BUILDS TO DRAMATIC FINALE
Pingtung City, Chinese Taipei, July 19, 2025 – The scene is set for a thrilling climax at the AVC Beach Tour Pingtung Open, with Australia assured of clinching the men’s title after an all-Australian final was locked in, while the women’s title race will witness a fiery clash between Australia’s Stefanie Fejes/Jasmine Fleming and Thailand’s...
IT’S CONFIRMED! THE NETHERLANDS IS SET TO HOST FIVB BEACH VOLLEYBALL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2027
Beach volleyball’s top competition will be hosted across four key cities The FIVB and Volleyball World have officially confirmed the Netherlands as the host nation for the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships 2027. The decision follows a highly competitive bidding process, with three shortlisted countries submitting strong proposals. While all bids were recognised for their...
AVC BEACH TOUR PINGTUNG OPEN SIZZLES AS TOP CONTENDERS BATTLE FOR DO-OR-DIE SEMIFINAL BERTHS
Pingtung City, Chinese Taipei, July 18, 2025 – The heat is on at the AVC Beach Tour Pingtung Open, as elite teams from Australia and Japan stole the spotlight on Day 2, with five teams apiece powering through to the much-anticipated quarterfinals at Qinzhou Beach, nestled in the breathtaking Dapeng Bay National Scenic Area, in...
STRONG STARTS FROM ELITE TEAMS MARK OPENING DAY OF POOL PLAY AT AVC BEACH TOUR PINGTUNG OPEN IN CHINESE TAIPEI
Pingtung City, Chinese Taipei, July 17, 2025 – The AVC Beach Tour Pingtung Open officially sprang into action on Thursday at the stunning Qinzhou Beach, located within the Dapeng Bay National Scenic Area in the southernmost part of Chinese Taipei. Against a backdrop of pristine coastal beauty and warm, breezy conditions, with temperatures reaching up...
EMPOWERMENT HELPS JAPAN CREATE SUSTAINABLE BEACH VOLLEYBALL MODEL
Culture, character and communication in coaching drive Japan’s competitive progress Before receiving Empowerment support, Japan’s beach volleyball programme was broad but decentralised, as teams trained independently with their own coaches and often in different locations. While there was no shortage of talent or experience, the national programme needed a shared direction that could coordinate planning...
AVC BEACH TOUR PINGTUNG OPEN SET TO IGNITE IN CHINESE TAIPEI ON JULY 17
Athletes practice at the courts ahead of the Thursday’s kickoff Pingtung City, Chinese Taipei, July 16, 2025 – The AVC Beach Tour Pingtung Open is poised to spring into action on July 17 at the picturesque Qinzhou Beach in the Dapeng Bay National Scenic Area, nestled in the southernmost city of Chinese Taipei. The tournament...
AUSTRALIA AND VANUATU REIGN SUPREME IN PACIFIC MINI GAMES BEACH VOLLEYBALL
American Samoa and Wallis & Futuna snatch the volleyball titles at Palau 2025 FIVB Volleyball Empowerment supported pairs from Vanuatu and Australia triumphed as Pacific Mini Games beach volleyball champions. Vanuatu’s Majabelle Lawac & Sherysyn Toko (pictured in the main photo; credits: VASANOC) took the women’s gold, while Australia’s Finley Bennett & Jed Walker topped...
PACIFIC MINI GAMES SET TO SPARK VOLLEYBALL AND BEACH VOLLEYBALL FEVER WITH FIVB EMPOWERMENT SUPPORT
The Palau 2025 multisport event takes place from June 29 to July 9 The Pacific Mini Games 2025 in Palau is coming up. The event from June 29 to July 9 will bring together over 1,500 athletes from 24 nations, competing in 14 different sports. Both beach volleyball and volleyball are on the Pacific Mini...
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...
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 |