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
AVC DELEGATION STRENGTHENS TIES WITH FIVB AND VOLLEYBALL WORLD
The Continental Confederation had a week of collaboration, learning and strategic planning with the International Federation and its commercial arm The Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) delegation, led by Secretary General Hugh Graham – who also serves as the Executive Vice-President of the FIVB and President of the Oceania Zonal Volleyball Association (OZVA) – embarked on...
FIVB EXTENDS HEARTFELT THANKS TO DEPARTING VOLLEYBALL WORLD CEO FINN TAYLOR
Martyn Phillips, Vice Chairman of the Board of Volleyball World, to step in as Interim CEO The FIVB extends its heartfelt thanks to Finn Taylor as he prepares to step down from his role as Chief Executive Officer of Volleyball World on 25 April 2025. Taylor has played a key role in the development of...
HIROSHIMA AND SAKAI SPLIT WINS AND KEEP RACE FOR THE POSTSEASON OPEN
The teams are separated by just one victory as the end of the regular season approaches Sakai’s outside hitter Luciano Palonsky faces three Hiroshima blockers (Photo: SV.League) The two-team race for the last spot in the 2024-2025 men’s Daido Life SV.League playoffs continues wide open after the two contenders, Hiroshima Thunders and Nippon Steel Sakai...
ASTEMO SECURE THE LAST SPOT IN THE PLAYOFFS
The team will face regular season winners Osaka in the quarterfinals A home win over Gunma placed Astemo in the postseason (Photo: SV.League) With two weeks left in the regular season, Astemo Rivale Ibaraki claimed the eighth and last spot in the 2024-2025 women’s Daido Life SV.League playoffs, completing the lineup of teams that will...
VAM HOLDS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2025 IN MALE
The Volleyball Association of Maldives (VAM) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2025 on February 27 at Social Centre Haruge in Malé City. The meeting started at 22:30 and was attended by 11 out of 13 permanent members. Out of the 16 Executive Committee Members, 13 were present, while Vice President – Volleyball, Mr Ali...
ASTEMO ON VERGE OF QUALIFYING FOR SV.LEAGUE PLAYOFFS
Watch the women’s SV.League in Japan live on VBTV Astemo’s American star Brionne Butler on the serve Astemo Rivale Ibaraki are just a win away from booking the last available vacancy in the women’s Daido Life SV.League playoffs and they could achieve that this weekend, when the seven double headers of the 22nd leg in...
HIROSHIMA AND SAKAI TO LOCK HORNS IN RACE FOR LAST QUARTERFINAL SPOT
Watch the men’s SV.League in Japan live on VBTV Hiroshima Thunders and Nippon Steel Sakai Blazers in face-to-face battle There is only one vacant spot left in the men’s Daido Life SV.League playoffs in Japan and what more exciting way to contest it than in a direct head-to-head clash between the two main candidates. Hiroshima...
NATIONAL VOLLEYBALL TROPHY HANDED TO WINNERS IN QATAR
2025 Qatari champions Al-Rayyan Al-Rayyan emerged victorious in the men’s Qatar Volleyball Association Championship, securing their 12th title. After the finale against Al-Wakrah, held on March 19 at the Qatar Volleyball Association’s arena in Doha and witnessed by a vibrant crowd of spectators who cheered passionately as Al-Rayyan triumphed in straight sets, 3-0 (25-19, 25-11,...
HATARI JOINS VOLLEYBALL WOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP THAILAND 2025 AS OFFICIAL EVENT SPONSOR
Hatari Electric partners with Volleyball World to engage millions of passionate fans and elevate brand presence in Thailand Volleyball World is thrilled to welcome Hatari Electric, a leading Thai electric fan brand, as an Official Event Sponsor for the highly anticipated FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Championship Thailand 2025. This landmark event presents an unparalleled opportunity...
SOMPORN REELECTED UNOPPOSED TO REMAIN AT TVA HELM FOR ANOTHER 4 YEARS
Bangkok, Thailand, March 26, 2025 – Mr Somporn Chaibangyang was reelected as President of the Thailand Volleyball Association for consecutive sixth time following the election during its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, allowing the association, under his remarkable leadership, to shore up its preparations for the FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Championship in the next five...
PHL HOSTING OF FIVB MEN’S WORLDS RIDES HONDA
Information and photo courtesy of volleyballphillippines.com The FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship Philippines 2025 rides a Honda after the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) sealed a major partnership with the world leading motorcycle brand for the country’s first-time and solo hosting of the prestigious tournament in September. PNVF President Ramon “Tats” Suzara and Honda Philippines President...
VOLLEYBALL AUSTRALIA LAUNCHES WE CARE
Information and photo courtesy of volleyball.org.au At the opening ceremony of the 2025 Australian Youth Beach Volleyball Championships this week, Volleyball Australia launched its good behaviour program – WE CARE. The WE CARE campaign champions positive behaviour on and off the court, encouraging players, coaches, officials and supporters to uphold the values that make our...
Beach Volleyball News
AVC BEACH TOUR 2ND NUVALI OPEN SET FOR APRIL 2 KICKOFF IN PHILIPPINES
Forty-four strong teams from 11 countries get ready to hit the sand at the world-class Nuvali Sand Courts by Ayala Land and PNVF for the “Rebisco” AVC Beach Tour 2nd Nuvali Open in City of Santa Rosa, Philippines between April 2 and 5, 2025, with Iranians Alireza Aghajanighasab/Abbas Pourasgari back to defend their title achieved...
TICKETS FOR THE 2025 BEACH VOLLEYBALL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS NOW ON SALE
The tournament will be held in Adelaide, Australia, from November 14-23 Beach volleyball fans interested in attending the 2025 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships in Adelaide, Australia, can already reserve their spots in the event as ticket sales have now started. Click here to get your tickets Heading to Australia for the first time, the...
USA, NEW ZEALAND CLAIM FUTURES COOLANGATTA CROWNS
Same nations strike gold again at Gold Coast, following Mount Maunganui success The United States’ Alaina Chacon & Morgan Chacon and New Zealand’s Ben O’Dea & John McManaway won gold on Sunday at the Beach Pro Tour Futures Coolangatta in Gold Coast, Australia, continuing a strong start to the 2025 season for both countries. On...
BRONZED AUSSIES SHINE ON SUPER SUNDAY AT BEACH PRO TOUR FUTURES
Information and photo courtesy of volleyball.org.au The sunshine returned and brought the heat to Super Sunday at Coolangatta for the final day of the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Futures event, with Australian’s taking home the bronze in both women’s and men’s competitions. Australian’s Georgia Johnson and Lizzie Alchin fell just short of progressing through...
AUSTRALIANS MEARS AND MARIC HUNTING A SUPER SUNDAY FINISH AT COOLANGATTA
Information and photo courtesy of volleyball.org.au Day two of the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Futures event at Coolangatta saw some of the best athletes from Australia and abroad fight it out to progress through to the ‘Round of 12’ on Saturday. In 2024, Lara Maric competed in her first Beach Pro Tour event at...
VOLLEYBALL WORLD OFFERS UNMATCHED BEACH VOLLEYBALL VIEWING EXPERIENCE ON VBTV
Beach Pro Tour now available in 50FPS & 9.5Mbps, allowing enhanced clarity and smoothness VBTV, the leading streaming platform for volleyball fans, is taking live sports viewing to a new level. Starting today, VBTV will stream all Beach Pro Tour matches on its platform at 50 frames per second (FPS) and up to 9.5Mbps, providing...
FIVB AND ITA BRING BACK IF WEBINAR SERIES ON CLEAN SPORT FOR 2025
Webinar series returns in April with sessions on anti-doping fundamentals, the Prohibited List and testing procedures The FIVB and the International Testing Agency (ITA) are once again extending an open invitation to the Volleyball Family to participate in the 2025 edition of the International Federation (IF) Webinar Series, dedicated to promoting the values of clean...
AUSSIES BOYS SAVE BEST FOR THE FINAL WITH USA WILDCARDS DELIVERING UPSET
Information and photo courtesy of volleyball.org.au There were plenty of upsets at the 2025 Mahindra Australian Beach Volleyball Championships in Coolangatta this weekend, with the marquee event doubling as the final for the Australian Beach Volleyball Tour. Commonwealth Games gold medalist Paul Burnett together with rising star Luke Ryan, saved the best for last to...
GOLD COAST WELCOMES BACK VOLLEYSLAM FOR ANOTHER YEAR
Information and photo courtesy of volleyball.org.au Volleyslam is back for the sixth straight year on the Gold Coast with the beach volleyball festival set to light up Coolangatta over the next 10 days. Players from around the world will join a record number of local competitors, all vying for glory in four huge events: 2025...
FROM THE COURT TO LEADERSHIP: LOUISE BAWDEN BECOMES FIVB ATHLETES’ COMMISSION PRESIDENT
Presenting the President of the FIVB Athletes’ Commission and three-time Olympian Louise Bawden’s ascent to the top of the FIVB Athletes’ Commission has been just as fulfilling as her professional career, which spanned 20 years and took her to three Olympic Games across three different continents. Initially appointed as a member of the prestigious FIVB...
CLANCY & MILUTINOVIC START JOURNEY TO ADELAIDE IN MEXICO
Information and photo courtesy of volleyball.org.au The road to the 2025 Beach Volleyball World Championships is a long one with some significant steps towards Adelaide being taken by Taliqua Clancy and Jana Milutinovic this week when they open their international season in Mexico. The new pairing will line up in the first Challenge event of...
FIVB EMPOWERMENT BOOSTS NEW ZEALAND BEACH VOLLEYBALL’S QUEST FOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP MEDALS
With a clear pathway now established from grassroots to high performance, athletes and coaches believe New Zealand’s breakthrough on the global stage is only just beginning New Zealand beach volleyball is stronger than ever. With the support of FIVB Volleyball Empowerment, the national programme now has full-time coaching, improved training and more opportunities to compete...
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 |