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
INTERNATIONAL STARS CONFIRMED AT 2024 MEN’S CLUB WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
Teams from all five continents will take their top players to fight for the title in Uberlândia Trentino’s outside hitter Alessandro Michieletto will be one of the biggest stars to get on the court in Uberlândia (Photo: Lega Volley) Volleyball stars from all five continents will head to Brazil from December 10-15 to represent their...
NEW FIVB BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION APPROVES COMPOSITION OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
New FIVB Board gets to work on writing bright new chapter for the Global Volleyball Movement The newly formed FIVB Board of Administration met following the successful conclusion of the first-ever Global Volleyball Summit at the FIVB 39th World Congress. Chaired for the first time by the newly elected FIVB President Fabio Azevedo, the meeting...
ISA BIN RASHID LEAGUE TO KICK OFF IN RIFFA IN DECEMBER
Manama, Bahrain, November 19, 2024 – The Bahrain Volleyball Association Competition Committee has issued the fixture of 2024-2025 Isa Bin Rashid Volleyball League, due to kick off at Isa Sports City Multipurpose Hall in Riffa on December 1, 2024. A total of 14 clubs participating in the league were divided into two pools of seven...
HISTORIC FIRST GLOBAL VOLLEYBALL SUMMIT TAKES PLACE IN PORTO
The event brought together leaders from the world of volleyball and sport to reflect, celebrate and discuss the future of volleyball The first ever Global Volleyball Summit took place in Porto, Portugal on Monday following the 39th FIVB World Congress. The event featured a renowned lineup of speakers addressing a diverse range of topics including...
THIRTY-FOUR CANDIDATES ATTENDING FIVB LEVEL-3 COACHES COURSE IN THAILAND
Bangkok, Thailand, November 18, 2024 – The FIVB Level-3 Coaches Course is now underway at FIVB Development Center in Thailand, offering an exceptional learning opportunity for 34 enthusiastic candidates to help them thoroughly understand hi-level coaching techniques, development programs and skills essential for their career development. Organized by Thailand Volleyball Association in conjunction with FIVB...
AGEO TAKE THE LEAD IN JAPAN AFTER DENSO SUFFER AT ASTEMO
Recap of women’s SV.League sixth-leg matches Saitama Ageo Medics celebrate their eighth win of the season (source: @Saitama_AMG) A new leader emerged in the women’s Daido Life SV.League in Japan with the completion of the seven sixth-leg double headers on Saturday and Sunday. While previous table-toppers Denso Airybees Koriyama suffered two defeats during their visit...
BRILLIANT DEFALCO FUELS AICHI TO FIVE-SET WIN AT OSAKA BLUTEON
Recap of men’s SV.League sixth-leg matches Torey DeFalco (source: @JTEKTSTINGS) The closing match of the sixth leg in the men’s Daido Life SV.League in Japan produced a spectacular five-set battle between the top two teams in the current standings, in which Torey DeFalco won a mouth-watering scoring race with Miguel Lopez to fuel JTEKT Stings...
FIVB BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION ELECTIONS SHAPE FUTURE LEADERSHIP AT THE 39TH FIVB WORLD CONGRESS
Dr Ary S. Graça F° named as Honorary President of the FIVB The second day of the 39th FIVB World Congress was filled with historic milestones as delegates voted for the future of FIVB Leadership. Fabio Azevedo was unanimously elected by acclamation as the new President of the FIVB, the FIVB Board of Administration and...
AWARDS CEREMONY HONOURS PRESIDENT GRAÇA AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF GLOBAL VOLLEYBALL FAMILY AT 39TH FIVB WORLD CONGRESS
Prestigious FIVB Awards were presented during the event, including the FIVB Grand Cross and FIVB Silver Cross The second day of the 39th FIVB World Congress in Porto, Portugal, was a celebratory occasion, recognising outstanding contributions to the sport. A highlight of the event was the presentation of numerous awards to individuals and organisations, with...
FIVB WORLD CONGRESS ELECTS NEW LEADERSHIP AS EXCITING ERA DAWNS FOR VOLLEYBALL
Fabio Azevedo was elected as FIVB President, while Hugh McCutcheon has been appointed as FIVB Secretary General The 39th FIVB World Congress on Saturday elected Fabio Azevedo unanimously by acclamation as the new President of the FIVB, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the global volleyball community. With resounding support from international...
FIVB VOLLEYBALL FOUNDATION BOARD HOLDS HISTORIC FIRST MEETING IN PORTUGAL
The meeting took place alongside the 39th FIVB World Congress in Porto The FIVB Volleyball Foundation Board held its first ever meeting in Portugal yesterday, following the opening day of the 39th FIVB World Congress. This marked a significant step in the organisation’s aim to serve the world through volleyball. At the meeting, the Board...
AVC FUTURE VOLLEYBALL EVENTS MEETING CONVENED IN PORTUGAL TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF VOLLEYBALL IN ASIA
Porto, Portugal, November 16, 2024 – As global Volleyball Family gathered in Porto for the 39th FIVB World Congress between November 15 and 17, AVC Delegates assembled in Brangaca Room at Crowne Plaza Porto Hotel on Friday to discuss the AVC Future Volleyball Events. The trilateral meeting among FIVB, Volleyball World and AVC was held...
Beach Volleyball News
CORY & CALDWELL GO ALL THE WAY IN HAIKOU
Australia’s Hodges & Schubert settle for silver, Italy’s Dal Corso & Marco Viscovich claim bronze USA’s Evan Cory & Cody Caldwell completed their incredible run from the Haikou Challenge qualifications on Wednesday all the way to the top of the podium on Sunday to crown their second Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour appearance together (after...
LEGENDARY XUE WINS FIRST BEACH PRO TOUR GOLD WITH NEW PARTNER ZENG
Qualifiers Shaw & Toni of USA and Placette & Richard of France complete the Haikou Challenge podium Xue Chen & Zeng Jinjin rejoice at the end of the Haikou Challenge final Upon their Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour debut as a team, China’s Xue Chen & Zeng Jinjin won their first Tour gold together. 35-year-old...
FROM PARIS TO ADELAIDE – VOLUNTEERING AT THE BIGGEST EVENT IN THE WORLD
Information and photos courtesy of volleyball.org.au As CEO of Volleyball NSW, Baz Wedmaier is only too aware of how important volunteers are to make any sport or sporting event tick. However it is also often said that volunteers get out of an event more than they put in and that was certainly the case for...
ALL-AUSTRALIAN CLASH SHAPES UP FOR POOL E TOP IN HAIKOU
New pair Clancy & Johnson off to a difficult, but successful start Taliqua Clancy in reception As the first leg of the women’s pool stage at the Haikou Challenge on the 2024 Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour took place on Thursday, 12 match winners secured advancement to the knockout stage and will play on Friday...
2025 FIVB BEACH VOLLEYBALL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS: ONE YEAR TO GO!
Kerri Pottharst, Mariafe Artacho and Zach Schubert named Adelaide 2025 Ambassadors Kerri Pottharst, Mariafe Artacho and Zach Schubert named as FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships Adelaide 2025 Ambassadors One-year countdown marked with launching the World Championships’ vibrant new brand, “Beach Volleyball Served Cityside” Ticketing wait list is now open The 2025 FIVB Beach Volleyball World...
OLYMPIC MEDALLISTS CLANCY AND XUE TO HIT HAIKOU CHALLENGE WITH NEW PARTNERS
The Beach Pro Tour event in China starts on Wednesday The Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour returns to Haikou for another Challenge event this week, after the Chinese city welcomed the Tour for the first time about a year ago, in November 2022. The tournament will start on four competition courts on Wednesday, November 13,...
D’ARTAGNAN POTTS & JACK PEARSE REIGN SUPREME ON THEIR ASIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS DEBUT, AS XIA XINYI & WANG JINGZHE HAND CHINA THE WOMEN’S 12TH TITLE IN SANTA ROSA
Australia and China retained respective men’s and women’s titles in 2024 Asian Senior Beach Volleyball Championships Santa Rosa, Philippines, November 10, 2024 – Australia and China captured back-to-back titles at the 2024 Asian Senior Beach Volleyball Championships, which came to a fruitful conclusion at Nuvali Sand Courts in the City of Santa Rosa on Sunday,...
AUSTRALIA, CHINA ASSURED OF BACK-TO-BACK MEN’S AND WOMEN’S TITLES IN 2024 ASIAN SENIOR BEACH VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Santa Rosa, Philippines, November 9, 2024 – Australia and China look set to share the honour at the 2024 Asian Senior Beach Volleyball Championships as top seeds Mark Nicolaidis/Izac Carracher and third seeds Thomas Potts/Jack Pearse will battle it out in an all-Australian men’s showdown, while China’s top seeds Wang Jingzhe/Xia Xinyi will face off...
2024 ASIAN SENIOR BEACH VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS IN PHILIPPINES REACH CRUNCH TIME WITH QUARTERFINAL MATCHUPS CONFIRMED
Santa Rosa, Philippines, November 8, 2024 – On a day when all Thai players sadly crashed out of the 2024 Asian Senior Beach Volleyball Championships at Nuvali Sand Courts, seven Australian teams including four men’s pairs advanced to the highly-anticipated quarterfinals, with top seeds Mark Nicolaidis/Izac Carracher and Joshua Howat/Luke Ryan fighting it out in...
AUSSIES DOMINATE THRILL-PACKED DAY 2 OF 2024 ASIAN SENIOR BEACH VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Santa Rosa, Philippines, November 7, 2024 – All Australian teams advanced to Round of 16 of the action-packed Day 2 of the 2024 Asian Senior Beach Volleyball Championships at Nuvali Sand Courts on Thursday, as Thailand’s fourth seeds Pithak Tipjan/Poravid Taovato and Vanuatu’s ninth seeds Sherysyn Toko/Majabelle Lawac bowed out of the double-gender competition. The...
BEACH VOLLEYBALL SERVED CITYSIDE – COUNTDOWN BEGINS TO 2025 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Information courtesy of volleyball.org.au The 2025 Beach Volleyball World Championships draws ever nearer with November marking one year to go until the event lights up the South Australian capital, Adelaide. To mark the occasion, the International Beach Volleyball Federation (FIVB) and Volleyball Australia have today launched an exciting new look for the tournament to coincide...
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...
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 |