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
CLUB HDC CLAIM GOLD AFTER THRILLING 3-2 WIN AGAINST DHIVEHI SIFAINGE CLUB IN MILO MEN’S VAM CUP 2024
Malé, Maldives, November 4, 2024 – In an exhilarating conclusion of the Milo Men’s VAM Cup 2024, Club HDC triumphed over Dhivehi Sifainge Club (DSC) in a gripping five-set final showdown on Monday to eventually capture the title. Tournament Overview The competition began with two groups battling through the initial stages. Group A featured Blues...
RECORD-BREAKING ATTENDANCE IN JAPAN FOR HIGHLIGHT OF SV.LEAGUE WEEKEND
Recap of men’s SV.League fourth-leg matches Ran Takahashi in reception in front of a record-breaking crowd at Ariake Arena (source: suntory.co.jpg) The attendance record for a volleyball league in Japan was broken on Sunday, as 11,599 fans flocked to the iconic Ariake Arena for the first match of the men’s Daido Life SV.League double header...
EMPOWERING NATIONAL FEDERATIONS AND THE GLOBAL VOLLEYBALL FAMILY: PRESIDENT GRAÇA’S LEGACY IN VOLLEYBALL DEVELOPMENT
The FIVB has championed initiatives that aim to empower and strengthen its community worldwide Under the visionary leadership of President Dr Ary S. Graça F°, the FIVB has made unprecedented changes to empower National Federations, athletes and its global volleyball community. Since his election in 2012, President Graça has championed initiatives that reflect his commitment to innovate,...
ROSAMARIA KEEPS ON BURNING IN JAPAN
Recap of women’s SV.League fourth-leg matches Rosamaria celebrates with her Denso teammates (source: Denso Airybees) A spectacular weekend in the women’s Daido Life SV.League’s unfolded in Japan. As many as six of the 12 fourth-leg matches produced five-set battles, while only two were resolved in straight sets. In one of Sunday’s four five-setters, table leaders...
VOLLEYBALL AUSTRALIA BOARD MEMBERS REELECTED AT AGM
Information courtesy of volleyball.org.au In addition to Michael Johnson joining the Volleyball Australia Board and Craig Carracher’s reelection as President at the 2024 Annual General Meeting in Hobart over the weekend, two directors were also reelected – Anita Palm and Carolyn Campbell. Anita’s reelection comes more than a decade after first joining the VA Board...
HIGH-CALIBRE MEN’S CLASHES TO SPARK EXCITEMENT IN JAPAN
Watch the fourth leg of the men’s SV.League live on VBTV Osaka Bluteon’s Cuban star Miguel Lopez in action (source: Osaka Bluteon) A full set of five double headers will spark excitement in Japan as the fourth leg of the men’s Daido Life SV.League’s regular season unfolds from Saturday to Monday, November 2 to 4,...
DENSO HOST OSAKA FOR CLASH OF THE UNDEFEATED
Watch the fourth leg in the women’s SV.League live on VBTV Photo source: Denso Airybees As the curtain of the upcoming fourth leg in the women’s Daido Life SV.League of Japan is lifted, the spotlight will certainly fall on the clash between the two teams yet to be defeated this season. The double header between...
MICHAEL JOHNSON APPOINTED TO VOLLEYBALL AUSTRALIA BOARD
Information and photos courtesy of volleyball.org.au The Volleyball Australia Annual General Meeting (AGM) and National Stakeholders Meeting took place in Hobart over the weekend, with significant appointments recognised and confirmed. The AGM saw former Member of Federal Parliament Michael Johnson appointed to the Board. Through a career in business and politics which has taken him...
THE LEGACY OF INNOVATION: A REVOLUTION IN VOLLEYBALL DURING PRESIDENT GRAÇA’S MANDATE
The FIVB has introduced several innovations in sports presentation and revolutionised the sport with the introduction of the Video Challenge System, the new World Ranking and the 2025-2028 calendar During his 12-year tenure as the FIVB President, Dr Ary S. Graça F° embraced the motto “Innovation and Opportunity”, which has undoubtedly ushered in a new...
CHINA SET TO HOST FIVB WOMEN’S CLUB WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2024 AS QUALIFIED TEAMS ARE ALSO ANNOUNCED!
The competition will take place in Hangzhou, China for the second year running Hangzhou, China has been officially announced as the host city for the FIVB Women’s Club World Championship 2024, taking place from 17-22 December. Returning to China for the second year running, the matches will be held at the Huanglong Sports Center, an...
HAYASHI SHINES AS MARVELOUS ADD FOURTH WIN TO IMPECCABLE RUN
Recap of women’s SV.League third-leg matches in Japan Kotona Hayashi celebrates with her Osaka Marvelous teammates (source: @Marvelous_JT) The two teams that had been unbeaten before the start of the Japanese women’s Daido Life SV.League’s third weekend – Denso Airybees Koriyama and Osaka Marvelous – stayed unbeaten after the end of the weekend. Denso extended...
NISHIDA DRIVES OSAKA TO TOP OF JAPAN’S SV.LEAGUE TABLE
Recap of men’s SV.League third-leg matches Yuji Nishida (source: osaka-bluteon.com) With Yuji Nishida on fire, Osaka Bluteon claimed two victories over the weekend, enough to take over the first place in the Japanese men’s Daido Life SV.League table after the third leg of matches was completed on Saturday and Sunday. Previous leaders Nippon Steel Sakai...
Beach Volleyball News
ELECTRIFYING BATTLES AND DRAMATIC DISPLAY HIGHLIGHT DAY 1 OF 2024 ASIAN SENIOR BEACH VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS IN PHILIPPINES
Santa Rosa, Philippines, November 6, 2024 – The 2024 Asian Senior Beach Volleyball Championships got off to a thrilling start with the opening day of main draw action at Nuvali Sand Courts providing dramatic upsets, incredible comebacks and all-round drama, as Aussies showcased their talents to rule the roost. Top 3 seeds in the men’s...
FROM STAR PLAYER TO COACH: VANUATU’S MILLER PATA GOES FULL CIRCLE WITH THE HELP OF FIVB VOLLEYBALL EMPOWERMENT
The FIVB has invested CHF 369,000 through the coach support project in Vanuatu since 2017, with Miller being part of the national team since 2007 After an impressive playing career spanning 15 years, Miller is keen on writing new history as she becomes head coach of Vanuatu’s beach volleyball team Miller wants to guide Vanuatu...
TEAMS READY FOR TOUGH MAIN DRAW ROUND AT ACTION-PACKED 2024 ASIAN SENIOR BEACH VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS IN PHILIPPINES
Santa Rosa, Philippines, November 5, 2024 – Kazakhstan’s hopefuls Dmitriy Yakovlev/Sergey Bogatu, Iranians Bahman Salemiinjehboroun/Abolhassan Khakizadeh and Thailand’s Tanarattha Udomchavee/Rumpaipruet Numwong are among those qualified for the main draw of the 2024 Asian Senior Beach Volleyball Championships, which get underway Wednesday at Nuvali Sand Courts here. In the men’s qualification tournament, Kazakhs Yakovlev/Bogatu, who claimed...
EIGHT AUSTRALIAN TEAMS SELECTED FOR ASIAN BEACH VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Information and photo courtesy of volleyball.org.au Volleyball Australia announced the eight teams which have been selected to compete at the 2024 Asian Beach Volleyball Championships in Philippines from on 5-10 November. The selections see a mix of youth and experience pulling on the green and gold, with four Paris Olympians going to the event alongside...
THE NINTH STOP ON THE 2024 JAPAN BEACH VOLLEYBALL TOUR CROWNS ITS WINNERS IN MATSUYAMA
Weekly recap of domestic circuit events Suzuka Hashimoto & Reika Murakami cruise through the women’s competition on the Japan Beach Volleyball Tour’s stop in Matsuyama without dropping a set Kai Kurokawa & Ryuichi Adachi produce two comeback upsets to top the men’s podium JAPAN The ninth stop on the 2024 Japan Beach Volleyball Tour...
CHERIF & AHMED OF QATAR CLAIM ELITE16 SILVER IN BRAZIL WITH FIVB VOLLEYBALL EMPOWERMENT ASSISTANCE
Norway’s Mol & Sorum and Brazil’s Thamela & Victoria celebrated the men’s and women’s trophies in Joao Pessoa Cherif & Ahmed of Qatar won the Joao Pessoa Elite16 silver in the men’s competition with support from FIVB Volleyball Empowerment Norway’s Mol & Sorum and Sweden’s Ahman & Hellvig collected gold and bronze, respectively Brazil’s Thamela...
FINLEY BENNETT JOINS DEVELOPING BEACH VOLLEYROOS
Information and photo courtesy of volleyball.org.au Following the announcement of the 2024 squad earlier in the year, Volleyball Australia announced the addition of Finley Bennett to the Developing Beach Volleyroos Men’s Program. Still finishing his schooling at Adelaide’s Brighton Secondary School, Finley has had an exciting season with a fresh look at the international scene....
QINGDAO FUTURES MEN’S PODIUM FILLED WITH FIVB VOLLEYBALL EMPOWERMENT BENEFICIARIES
Duos from Volleyball Empowerment supported Hungary, Australia and Thailand win the men’s medals, while pairs from China and Japan get on the women’s podium Domonkos Doczi & Bence Attila Streli win Qingdao Futures to claim FIVB Volleyball Empowerment supported Hungary’s first ever Beach Pro Tour gold Australia’s Joshua Howat & Luke Ryan and Thailand’s Netitorn...
FIVB REFLECTS ON MAGICAL BEACH VOLLEYBALL UNDER THE EIFFEL TOWER AT PARIS 2024
Around 450,000 fans filled the stands throughout the competition At the Olympic Games Paris 2024, beach volleyball captivated the world as it took centre stage at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, with around 450,000 fans filling the stands to witness the world’s best athletes compete in the greatest show on sand. The Eiffel Tower’s...
FIVB VOLLEYBALL EMPOWERMENT BENEFICIARIES DUNWINIT & BANLUE OF THAILAND MEDAL AT QIDONG FUTURES
Duos from Latvia, Germany, China and Japan also make the Beach Pro Tour podiums in China Dunwinit Kaewsai & Banlue Nakprakhong from FIVB Volleyball Empowerment supported Thailand earn Qidong Futures silver at the pair’s Beach Pro Tour debut Latvian duo Toms Liepa & Ernests Puskundzis win gold in China, Germany’s Niklas Held & Hennes Jorge...
TEENS SNATCH QIDONG FUTURES GOLD
Duos from China, Latvia, Thailand, Japan and Germany make Beach Pro Tour podiums in China Triumphant Liepa & Puskundzis (source: Beachvolleylv) 19-year-old Latvians Toms Liepa & Ernests Puskundzis picked up the men’s gold at the Qidong Futures stop on the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour that came to a conclusion on Sunday in China. Another...
2024/25 AUSTRALIAN BEACH VOLLEYBALL SEASON LOCKED AND LOADED
Information and photo courtesy of volleyball.org.au Following the high-quality action of last summer, the 2024/25 Australian Beach Volleyball Tour calendar is set to deliver, with dates and venues announced for the upcoming season. Two rounds of the event will coincide with rounds of the Australian Junior Beach Volleyball Tour, while at Volleyslam, the festival of...
SENIOR ASIAN RANKING – WOMEN
TEAMS | POINTS |
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CHINA | 350 |
JAPAN | 266 |
KOREA | 226 |
THAILAND | 172 |
KAZAKHSTAN | 107 |
CHINESE TAIPEI | 64 |
AUSTRALIA | 64 |
INDIA | 47 |
HONG KONG, CHINA | 43 |
IRAN | 39 |
BEACH VOLLEYBALL ASIAN RANKING – WOMEN
TEAMS | POINTS |
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CLANCY/MARIAFE (AUS) | 2,132 |
ZEIMANN/POLLEY (NZL) | 1,820 |
ISHII/MURAKAMI (JPN) | 1,520 |
WANG/X. Y. XIA (CHN) | 1,040 |
ISHII/MIZOE (JPN) | 940 |
CHIYO/SAKAGUCHI (JPN) | 816 |
HASEGAWA/SAKAGUCHI (JPN) | 774 |
HASEGAWA/FUTAMI (JPN) | 660 |
SHIBA/TAKE (JPN) | 600 |
NARAPHORNRAPAT/WORAPEERACHAYAKORN (THA) | 600 |
SENIOR ASIAN RANKING – MEN
TEAMS | POINT |
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IRAN | 267 |
JAPAN | 244 |
QATAR | 166 |
CHINA | 163 |
CHINESE TAIPEI | 141 |
AUSTRALIA | 135 |
KOREA | 127 |
PAKISTAN | 116 |
THAILAND | 92 |
KAZAKHSTAN | 89 |
BEACH VOLLEYBALL ASIAN RANKING – MEN
TEAMS | POINTS |
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CHERIF/AHMED (QAT) | 5,040 |
O’DEA, S./O’DEA B. (AUS) | 960 |
MCHUGH/BURNETT (AUS) | 620 |
NETITORN/M.WACHIRAWIT (THA) | 572 |
SCHUMANN/MCHUGH (AUS) | 560 |
SCHUBERT/GUEHRER (AUS) | 554 |
SALEMI B. /ABOLHASSAN (IRI) | 540 |
M. ESSAM/ELMAJID (QAT) | 540 |
J. SURIN/N. BANLUE (THA) | 540 |
YAKOVLEV/BOGATU (KAZ) | 516 |