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
BUSY COACHES COURSES CALENDAR CONTINUES IN JULY ACROSS 13 LOCATIONS
Coaches Courses reach Cambodia, Belize, Hong Kong,China, Chile, Tanzania, Ecuador, China, Guatemala, Palestine, Ireland, Dominican Republic, Maldives and Latvia The FIVB continued to advance coaching education during July 2025, staging 13 Coaches Courses across 13 host locations. The programmes included the FIVB Coaches Course Level I Volleyball, FIVB Coaches Course Level II Volleyball and FIVB...
HONG KONG, CHINA EDGE MONGOLIA IN FIVE-SET THRILLER TO CLAIM FIRST WIN AT ASIAN EASTERN ZONAL WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP
Defending Champions China debut with emphatic victory over Korea Key player Zhao Zhexi scores game-high 15 points as China kicked off their campaign with a resounding victory Hong Kong, China, August 27, 2025 – The 2025 Asian Eastern Zonal Women’s Volleyball Championship (2025AEZ), organized by the Volleyball Association of Hong Kong, China, continued with its...
NEW MANAGEMENT TEAM OF MYANMAR VOLLEYBALL FEDERATION PAYS COURTESY CALL ON AVC PRESIDENT IN PHILIPPINES
Manila, Philippines, August 27, 2025 – The newly-formed management team of the Myanmar Volleyball Federation (MVF) paid a courtesy call on Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) President Mr Ramon Suzara in Manila on Wednesday, seeking guidance and support as they chart a fresh course for the growth of volleyball in Myanmar. The delegation, spearheaded by MVF...
THAI SITTING VOLLEYBALL STARS AT THE VOLLEYBALL EXPERIENCE DURING WOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Global Volleyball Movement unites as Thailand ParaVolley senior teams feature at Volleyball Experience Thailand men’s and women’s sitting volleyball teams at the FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Championship 2025 took part in the Volleyball Experience on Tuesday, joining the celebrations as the Global Volleyball Movement comes together in Bangkok. The Volleyball Experience is staged at the...
THE NETHERLANDS OUTLAST THAILAND TO DOMINATE POOL A
The Dutch came back twice to triumph in front of a packed stadium in Bangkok The Netherlands are among the eight pool winners in Thailand The Netherlands and hosts Thailand fought neck and neck for the top spot in Pool A at the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Championship and, after a dramatic five-set battle...
2025 ASIAN EASTERN ZONAL WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP KICKS OFF IN HONG KONG, CHINA
Korea and Chinese Taipei open with victories Led by captain number 19 Choi Yun I (right), Korea dominated the game with their height advantage. Hong Kong, China, August 26, 2025 – The 2025 Asian Eastern Zonal Women’s Volleyball Championship (2025AEZ), organized by the Volleyball Association of Hong Kong, China, officially got underway on Tuesday at...
FIVB WORLDS MAKE STRONG STATEMENT IN LAOAG CITY
Credit: volleyballphilippines.com With Cignal HD Spikers Josh Umandal, JM Ronquillo and Vince Malinao trumpeting the forthcoming 2025 FIVB Men’s World Volleyball Championship, Laoag City made a strong statement of support for the prestigious tournament during the “Set Na Natin ‘To Trophy and Mascot Tour” at the newly-opened SM City-Laoag last Saturday. And the well-attended tour—which...
PHILIPPINES TO DEBUT ON HOME COURT AT 2025 MEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
Philippines become third nation to host and debut at Men’s World Championship The Philippines will make their first appearance at the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship when they host the 2025 edition of the tournament, which begins on 12 September in Pasay City. As hosts, the Philippines will compete in Pool A alongside Iran, Egypt...
2025 ASIAN EASTERN ZONAL WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP GETS UNDERWAY IN HONG KONG, CHINA
Home team eager to shine on familiar court Hong Kong, China, August 26, 2025 – The 2025 Asian Eastern Zonal Women’s Volleyball Championship (2025AEZ), hosted by the Volleyball Association of Hong Kong, China, officially kicks off today and runs through August 31 at the Queen Elizabeth Stadium, with the General Technical Meeting was held Monday...
JAPAN MOUNT SOLID COMEBACK FROM TWO SETS DOWN AGAINST UKRAINE
With 11 kill blocks from Meliushkyna, Ukraine stop just short of stunning the mighty opponent Japan’s Yoshino Sato tries to spike past Diana Meliushkyna’s block Ukraine shocked Japan by opening a two-set lead in the Pool H game at the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Championship in Thailand. The mighty Asian side, however, mounted a...
CHINA GET THE JOB DONE AGAINST COLOMBIA AND ADVANCE
The Asians dropped a set, but earned their second victory in the tournament and are guaranteed in the Round of 16 China’s Wang Yuanyuan and Gong Xiangyu go up to stop Colombia’s leading scorer Ana Karina Olaya China repeated the script of their 2025 FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Championship debut in their second Pool F...
JAPAN’S JIANGMEN ADVENTURE CONTINUES WITH FOURTH STRAIGHT WIN
Japan headline Day 4 while fellow contenders Czechia, USA, Iran, Poland and Italy extend winning runs at the Men’s U21 World Championship Japan carried their momentum into a fourth straight triumph on Monday at the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s U21 World Championship, leading a group of unbeaten teams that also includes Czechia, the United States,...
Beach Volleyball News
REN & NON CELEBRATE SECOND BACK-TO-BACK BEACH PRO TOUR GOLD
Pavlova & Helland-Hansen and Pospisilova & Mokra complete the Busan Gwangalli Futures podium in Korea Japan’s Ren Matsumoto & Non Matsumoto topped the podium at the women’s Busan Gwangalli Futures stop on the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour on Sunday to register their second back-to-back gold on the Tour, after their triumph at the Qidong...
100 DAYS TO GO: ADELAIDE SET TO HOST WORLD’S BIGGEST BEACH VOLLEYBALL FESTIVAL
The countdown is on for the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships Adelaide 2025, with just 100 days to go until the city is ignited with beach volleyball action. From 14-23 November, the World Championships will take over The Drive and Pinky Flat and will be the largest beach volleyball event ever held in Asia or...
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....
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 |