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
CHINA CRUSH KAZAKHSTAN IN LOPSIDED BATTLE FOR FIRST WIN AT 22ND ASIAN WOMEN’S U20 CHAMPIONSHIP
Jiangmen, China, July 2, 2024 – Mighty China showed no mercy to Kazakhstan to demolish the smaller-built opponents in a completely one-sided affair 25-8, 25-8, 25-11 for their first win in the 22nd Asian Women’s U20 Volleyball Championship at the Jiangmen Sports Center Gymnasium here on Tuesday. China, current world champions and silver medallists at...
KOREA THROUGH TO ROUND OF LAST 8 AFTER 3-0 WIN AGAINST KIWIS FOR TWO ON THE TROT AT 22ND ASIAN WOMEN’S U20 CHAMPIONSHIP
Jiangmen, China, July 2, 2024 – Korea managed a 3-0 (25-19, 25-13, 25-7) shutout of New Zealand for two consecutive wins in Pool D to advance to the Round of last 8 at the 22nd Asian Women’s U20 Volleyball Championship at the Jiangmen Sports Center Gymnasium here on Tuesday. Middle blocker Lee Jiyun chipped in...
VIETNAM DEMOLISH IRAN TO KEEP HOPES OF ADVANCING TO ROUND OF LAST 8 AT 22ND ASIAN WOMEN’S U20 CHAMPIONSHIP ALIVE
Jiangmen, China, July 2, 2024 – Vietnam keep their hopes of advancing to round of last 8 teams alive following their 3-0 (25-18, 25-16, 25-19) blitz over Iran in their Pool C encounter at the 22nd Asian Women’s U20 Volleyball Championship at the Jiangmen Sports Center Gymnasium here on Tuesday. Vietnam succumbed to straight-set loss...
JAPAN OUTPLAY HONG KONG, CHINA FOR TWO CONSECUTIVE WINS IN 22ND ASIAN WOMEN’S U20 CHAMPIONSHIP, THROUGH TO ROUND OF 8
Jiangmen, China, July 2, 2024 – Defending champions Japan powered their way to Round of 8 following two successive wins including the sensational straight-set 25-14, 25-15, 25-13 triumph over Hong Kong, China in Pool B in the 22nd Asian Women’s U20 Volleyball Championship at the Jiangmen Sports Center Gymnasium here on Tuesday. Anna Uemura chipped...
FRANCE REGAIN VNL TITLE, JAPAN WINS HISTORIC SILVER, POLAND COMPLETE THE PODIUM WITH BRONZE
France’s Antoine Brizard won the MVP award in an international volleyball tournament for the first time France will play in front of their home fans at the Paris 2024 Games in a few weeks as not only the defending Olympic champions, but also the reigning Volleyball Nations League gold medalists after they triumphed in the sixth edition of the tournament,...
JAPAN, THAILAND, KOREA AND KAZAKHSTAN OFF TO WINNING STARTS IN 22ND ASIAN WOMEN’S U20 CHAMPIONSHIP
Jiangmen, China, July 1, 2024 – Reigning champions Japan, Thailand and Korea powered past unfancied rivals with convincing straight sets, but Kazakhstan struggled hard to beat Australia with comeback 3-2 win on Day 1 of the 22nd Asian Women’s U20 Volleyball Championship at the Jiangmen Sports Center Gymnasium on Monday. The topflight championship, which serves...
KOREA SEAL FIRST WIN IN 22ND ASIAN WOMEN’S U20 CHAMPIONSHIP AFTER 3-0 ROUT OF CHINESE TAIPEI
Jiangmen, China, July 1, 2024 – Fired-up Korea proved too strong for Chinese Taipei to pull off convincing straight-set 25-13, 25-18, 25-17 win in their opening Pool D encounter at the 22nd Asian Women’s U20 Volleyball Championship at the Jiangmen Sports Center Gymnasium here on Monday. Middle blocker and skipper Kim Sebeen and Lee Jiyun...
KAZAKHSTAN CLAIM COMEBACK WIN IN SEE-SAW BATTLE AGAINST AUSTRALIA IN 22ND ASIAN WOMEN’S U20 CHAMPIONSHIP
Jiangmen, China, July 1, 2024 – Gallant Kazakhstan edged past Australia with epic comeback 3-2 (18-25, 25-22, 21-25, 25-21, 16-14) win in their opening Pool A match of the 22nd Asian Women’s U20 Volleyball Championship at the Jiangmen Sports Center Gymnasium on Monday. Amina Kyrykbayeva delivered 20 points from 17 kills and 3 aces for...
DEFENDING CHAMPS JAPAN OFF TO WINNING START IN 22ND ASIAN WOMEN’S U20 CHAMPIONSHIP
Jiangmen, China, July 1, 2024 – Formidable Japan got their title defence off to a brilliant start with lopsided 3-0 (25-14, 25-11, 25-11) win against India in their opening Pool B encounter of the 22nd Asian Women’s U20 Volleyball Championship at the Jiangmen Sports Center Gymnasium here on Monday. Japan, which stunned China in straight...
THAILAND SHRUG OFF FIRST-SET RUST TO BEAT VIETNAM IN OPENING CLASH OF 22ND ASIAN WOMEN’S U20 CHAMPIONSHIP
Jiangmen, China, July 1, 2024 – Thailand registered first victory at the 22nd Asian Women’s U20 Volleyball Championship after demolishing Vietnam in straight sets 25-23, 25-22, 25-13 in their opening Pool C match at the Jiangmen Sports Center Gymnasium here on Monday. The win was a repeated feat for Thailand as they had already beaten...
22ND ASIAN WOMEN’S U20 CHAMPIONSHIP SET TO KICK OFF IN JIANGMEN ON JULY 1
Jiangmen, China, June 30, 2024 – A successful final venue inspection, the completed Referee & VIS Clinic and General Technical Meeting on Sunday all made the 22nd Asian Women’s U20 Volleyball Championship at Jiangmen Sports Center Gymnasium get set to burst into action-packed encounters. Control Committee Chairman Mr Cai Yi and AVC Coordinator Mr...
JAPAN GO AGAINST FRANCE FOR FIRST VNL GOLD
Asians and Europeans battle for the title on Sunday in Łódź – watch live on VBTV Captain Yuki Ishikawa was on fire for Japan, scoring 21 points against Slovenia in the semifinal Asian powerhouse Japan and reigning Olympic champions France are the two men’s national teams still standing on the last day of the Volleyball...
Beach Volleyball News
PARIS 2024 BEACH VOLLEYBALL TEAMS SPLIT INTO POOLS FOR THE FIRST ROUND
The 24 duos in each gender were distributed into six pools for the start of the Olympic tournament Having the iconic Eiffel Tower in the background, the 24 men’s and women’s teams that will take part in the beach volleyball tournament of the Paris 2024 Olympics found out who will be their first opponents in...
AUSTRALIA, JAPAN SECURE PARIS 2024 SPOTS AFTER TAKING MEN’S AND WOMEN’S TOP HONOURS IN AVC CONTINENTAL CUP FINALS
Bangkok, Thailand, June 23, 2024 – Visitors stole the show in the AVC Continental Cup Finals at Ningbo Banbianshan Beach Volleyball Center in Ningbo, Xiangshan, China on Sunday when Australia and Japan pulled out upset wins against hosts China in electrifying final showdowns in respective men’s and women’s events which were decided in Golden Matches....
CHINA, AUSTRALIA, JAPAN A STEP CLOSER TO PARIS 2024 OLYMPIC GAMES AFTER GREAT WINS IN AVC CONTINENTAL CUP FINALS
Hosts China through to both men’s and women’s finals Bangkok, Thailand, June 22, 2024 – The action-packed last day of the AVC Continental Cup Finals at Ningbo Banbianshan Beach Volleyball Center in Ningbo, Xiangshan promises equally intense action as China and Australia set up men’s final and China face off against Japan in women’ showdown...
THRILLS REACH FEVER PITCH AS SEMIFINAL LINEUPS UNVEILED FOR ACTION-PACKED AVC CONTINENTAL CUP FINALS IN CHINA
Bangkok, Thailand, June 21, 2024 – Top seeds China will battle it out with Iran and Australia set up clash with Indonesia in the highly-anticipated men’s semifinals, while the women’s encounters see Japan go up against Thailand and hosts China challenge New Zealand in the 2024 AVC Beach Volleyball Continental Cup Finals at Ningbo Banbianshan...
ALL SET FOR ELECTRIFYING ACTION IN AVC CONTINENTAL CUP FINALS AS ELITE MEN’S AND WOMEN’S TEAMS RACE FOR PARIS 2024 BERTHS
Bangkok, Thailand, June 20, 2024 – With the AVC Continental Cup Semifinals coming to an end on Tuesday, the focus now turns to the Finals, which are set to get underway from June 21 to 23 at the same competition venue at Ningbo Banbianshan Beach Volleyball Center in Ningbo, Xiangshan, China. The highly-anticipated AVC Continental...
AUSSIE TEEN WINS FOURTH FUTURES GOLD, BUT FIRST OUTSIDE AUSTRALIA
Fejes & Johnson, Ciezkowska & Lunio and Coakley & Sweat line up on the Krakow podium Stefanie Fejes & Georgia Johnson in action during the Krakow final (source: cev.eu) Australia’s Stefanie Fejes & Georgia Johnson topped the podium at the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour women’s Futures event that finished in Krakow, Poland on Sunday....
SAVE THE DATE: PARIS 2024 BEACH VOLLEYBALL POOLS TO BE DRAWN ON 28 JUNE
Drawing of lots to be streamed live on YouTube After the last remaining vacancies for the beach volleyball event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games are distributed this weekend, the fans will not have to wait for much longer to find out the opponents their favourites will have to face in the pool stage of...
OMAN STUN THAILAND IN MEN’S SHOWDOWN TO QUALIFY FOR AVC CONTINENTAL CUP FINALS, WITH INDONESIA AND VANUATU FINISHING TOP TWO TO JOIN WOMEN’S ELITE TEAMS
Bangkok, Thailand, June 18, 2024 – Oman qualified for AVC Beach Volleyball Continental Cup Finals following their stunning Golden Match win against Thailand in the men’s showdown of the Semifinals at Ningbo Banbianshan Beach Volleyball Center in Ningbo, Xiangshan, China on Tuesday, as Indonesia downed top seeds Vanuatu in decisive Golden Match of women’s final...
THAILAND, OMAN, VANUATU AND INDONESIA A STEP CLOSER TO FINALS AFTER CRUCIAL WINS IN AVC CONTINENTAL CUP SEMIFINALS IN CHINA
Bangkok, Thailand, June 17, 2024 – Thailand and Oman will fight it out for the men’s berth, with Vanuatu setting up the women’s showdown with Indonesia in the AVC Beach Volleyball Continental Cup Semifinals at Ningbo Banbianshan Beach Volleyball Center in Ningbo, Xiangshan, China on Tuesday, having their sights firmly set on getting through to...
AVC BEACH VOLLEYBALL CONTINENTAL CUP SEMIFINALS TO GET UNDERWAY IN CHINA ON JUNE 17
Bangkok, Thailand, June 16, 2024 – The AVC Beach Volleyball Continental Cup Semifinals will get underway at Ningbo Banbianshan Beach Volleyball Center in Ningbo, Xiangshan, China from June 17 to 18, with eight teams (NFs) including four apiece in men’s and women’s events setting their sights on a slot on offer for each gender in...
FOUR BEACH VOLLEYBALL ATHLETES ANNOUNCED TO COMPETE UNDER THE EIFFEL TOWER AT PARIS 2024
Information and photo courtesy of volleyball.org.au Olympic silver medallists Taliqua Clancy and Mariafe Artacho del Solar, along with Olympic debutants Thomas Hodges and Zachery Schubert, were announced on Friday to the Australian Olympic Team for Paris 2024 at Adelaide Oval. Taliqua and Mariafe will again join forces for the women’s beach volleyball event after their...
DATES RELEASED FOR ADELAIDE 2025 FIVB BEACH VOLLEYBALL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
10 days of world class beach volleyball action will be held from 14-23 November 2025 The FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships are heading exclusively to Adelaide, South Australia in spring next year for its first time in the southern hemisphere. Volleyball Australia together with the FIVB and Volleyball World, announced that the event will be...
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 |