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
VIETNAM, THAILAND REMAIN UNBEATEN TO SET UP THRILLING TITLE CLASH IN SEA V LEAGUE WOMEN’S WEEK 1 IN NAKHON RATCHASIMA
Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, August 2, 2025 – Formidable Vietnam and hosts Thailand continued their winning momentum on Saturday, setting the stage for a much-anticipated showdown in the final day of the BYD – 5th SEA V League Women’s Week 1 at the packed Terminal Hall inside Terminal 21 Korat Shopping Mall. Vietnam produced a gritty...
EQUAL JERSEY 2025: A CONTINUED COMMITMENT TO EQUALITY THROUGH VOLLEYBALL
The campaign reflects equal opportunity, shared visibility and a level playing field for all Since its launch in 2021, the Equal Jersey campaign at the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) has served as a clear expression of Volleyball World’s long-standing commitment to championing gender equality. Building on volleyball’s unique position as one of the few sports...
THAILAND EDGE PAST RESURGENT PHILIPPINES AND VIETNAM SWEEP INDONESIA ON THRILLING OPENING DAY OF 5TH SEA V LEAGUE WOMEN’S WEEK 1
Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, August 1, 2025 – Hosts Thailand and Vietnam launched their campaigns in the 5th SEA V League Women’s Week 1 with contrasting victories at Terminal Hall inside the bustling Terminal 21 Korat Shopping Mall on Friday. As Thailand labored to tame a vastly-improved Philippines in four sets, Vietnam stormed past Indonesia in...
FIVB AND XINHUA SIGN LANDMARK MOU TO PROMOTE VOLLEYBALL IN CHINA AND AROUND THE WORLD
Xinhua to enhance its coverage of one of China’s most popular sports The FIVB has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Xinhua, China’s official state news agency, aimed at further boosting the visibility and promotion of volleyball across the country and globally. The MoU was signed during FIVB President Fabio Azevedo’s visit to...
THAILAND TAKE ON THE WORLD AT HOME
The empowered hosts face Netherlands, Sweden and Egypt in Pool A Thailand will welcome the world to its iconic cities this August as they prepare to compete at the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Championship. It will be the first time the event is held in Southeast Asia, and a defining moment for a country...
5TH SEA V LEAGUE WOMEN’S WEEK 1 SET TO IGNITE VOLLEYBALL PASSION AT TERMINAL 21 KORAT FROM AUGUST 1
Terminal Hall inside Terminal 21 Korat Shopping Mall turns into battleground as 5th SEA V League fires into action Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, July 31, 2025 – The stage is set for the thrilling launch of the BYD 5th SEA V League Women’s Week 1, taking place from August 1 to 3 at the vibrant...
FIVB COACHES COURSE LEVEL 1 CONCLUDES SUCCESSFULLY IN THE MALDIVES
Male’, Maldives, July 31, 2025 – The FIVB Coaches Course Level 1 in the Maldives from July 27-31, 2025 concluded with a closing ceremony at Haruge, Social Centre in Malé. The event marked the successful end of a five-day intensive training program aimed at developing volleyball coaches from across the region and beyond. Abdulla Rafiu...
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE MEN’S VNL FINALS
Brazil, China, Cuba, France, Italy, Japan, Poland and Slovenia to battle it out for the 2025 title in Ningbo Magical playmaker and VNL 2024 MVP Antoine Brizard is set to lead France in quest for another crown The seventh edition of the men’s Volleyball Nations League is about to peak this week with the Finals...
BACK-TO-BACK CHAMPIONS ITALY DOMINATE VNL DREAM TEAM
Setter Alessia Orro, opposite Paola Egonu, outside hitter Myriam Sylla and libero Monica De Gennaro made it to the tournament’s ideal lineup Sylla and Orro are among the four Italian players selected Italy’s second-straight and third overall victory in the Volleyball Nations League earned four players in their squad a spot in the tournament’s Dream...
ITALY CONTINUE AT THE TOP WITH THIRD VNL TITLE
The Olympic champions came from behind to beat Brazil 3-1 and take another gold FIVB World Ranking leaders Italy continue to dominate the international women’s volleyball scene and secured on Sunday their third-straight major title, taking gold in the Volleyball Nations League 2025 in Łódź, Poland. The reigning Olympic champions, the Italians triumphed in the...
POLAND WIN BRONZE IN FRONT OF THEIR HOME FANS
The Europeans defeated Japan 3-1 and made it to the podium for a third-straight time Poland claimed bronze in the Volleyball Nations League for a third-straight time on Sunday, but the podium appearance felt extra special for the Europeans this time as they got to do it in front of their home fans, in Łódź,...
CHO YEONGUN: KOREA’S YOUNG GUN IN THE MIDDLE
His high-efficiency hitting keeps him a key piece for Korea at the Boys’ U19 World Championship Korea’s offense has been led by the powerful scoring of Lee Junho and Bang Kangho. While the hitters deliver the big numbers, middle blocker Cho Yeongun supports the system by finishing plays, managing the net and staying in sync...
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 |