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
PHILIPPINES WELCOMES THE WORLD: SPECTACULAR OPENING OF THE FIVB MEN’S VOLLEYBALL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2025
The competition officially began on Friday with a vibrant opening ceremony in Pasay City The FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship 2025 opened on Friday with a vibrant ceremony at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, ushering in more than two weeks of competition among 32 teams and marking the historic first appearance of hosts Philippines....
PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF PHILIPPINES JOINS FIVB MEN’S VOLLEYBALL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OPENING CELEBRATIONS
A ceremonial serve, Olympic-inspired gift and birthday tribute mark historic start of tournament in Pasay City The FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship 2025 officially began in Pasay City, Philippines today with a spectacular opening ceremony, marked by the presence of the President of the Philippines, His Excellency Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr, joined by First Lady...
PRESIDENT FERDINAND MARCOS JR. OPENS HISTORIC FIVB VOLLEYBALL MEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2025 IN THE PHILIPPINES
Pasay City, Philippines, September 12, 2025 – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. officially opened the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship 2025 on Friday evening, taking center court at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City to perform the ceremonial serve that signaled the start of the 32-nation spectacle. This edition marks the first time...
VOLLEYBALL BREAKS RECORDS AT THE FIVB WOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2025
The FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Championship 2025 – the first under its new biennial cycle and expanded 32-team format – has marked a breakthrough moment for the sport, with unprecedented audiences across three of volleyball’s most important markets: China, Italy and Türkiye. In China, volleyball reached historic heights with more than 1.1 billion views across...
TUNISIA SPOIL THE PHILIPPINES’ LONG-AWAITED VOLLEYBALL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP DEBUT WITH A DOMINANT THREE-SET VICTORY IN PASAY CITY
The Africans swept the home team in the opening match of the tournament Tunisia’s Ahmed Kadhi goes up at the net to swing The stage was set at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City for the historic debut of hosts the Philippines in the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship on Friday, but...
DAY 1: HISTORY SET TO BE MADE ON THE OPENING MATCH
The first-ever World Championship appearance of hosts the Philippines brings a lot of excitement to Friday’s schedule in Pasay City Setter Joshua Retamar is a fan favorite in the Philippines (Photo: Asian Volleyball Confederation) The 21st edition of the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship is set to begin on Friday in Pasay City, and history...
MAKE YOUR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP EVEN MORE ELECTRIFYING: VOLLEY PREDICTOR BRINGS FANS TO THE HEART OF THE ACTION
This interactive app offers three ways to play – the perfect mix of strategy, competition and fun The FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship is almost here, and the excitement is palpable as the world’s best teams prepare to battle it out in the Philippines. But this year, fans won’t just be watching from the stands...
BRAZIL BEAT JAPAN FOR THIRD PLACE IN FIVE-SET BATTLE
Captain Gabi led her team to the podium with a brilliant 35-point performance South American giants Brazil recovered from a tough semifinal loss to Italy on Saturday and prevailed against Japan on Sunday to finish third in the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Championship in Thailand. Brazilians and Japanese opened the last day of matches at the...
ITALY CONTINUE TO DOMINATE AND CLAIM THE WORLD TITLE
The Europeans topped continental rivals Türkiye in the tie-breaker to triumph in Thailand and secure their fourth major trophy in 15 months Italy continue on top of the world after their victory in Thailand Italy crowned their country’s women’s national team’s golden generation with another major victory in international volleyball, triumphing in the 2025 FIVB...
PHILIPPINES WELCOMES THE WORLD FOR MEN’S VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP DEBUT
Empowerment support helps the Philippines pair world-class hosting with top-level coaching for its first appearance The Philippines will mark a historic first in 2025, as it takes on the dual role of organiser and participant in the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship. From 12 to 28 September, the world’s top men’s teams will converge in...
AVC BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION MEETING ADDRESSES KEY ISSUES AND REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO FIVB STRATEGIC VISION 2032
Bangkok, Thailand, September 6, 2025 – The Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Board of Administration convened on Saturday at the newly-renovated AVC House in Bangkok to deliberate on crucial matters concerning the future of Asian volleyball, reinforce collaboration among stakeholders, and reaffirm its alignment with the FIVB Strategic Vision 2032. The comprehensive three-hour meeting was co-chaired...
SOMPORN CHAIBANGYANG AND SHANRIT WONGPRASERT HONOURED WITH FIVB GRAND CROSS AT WOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
Thai volleyball leaders recognised for outstanding service as Women’s World Championship marks historic first in Thailand Two of Thailand’s most respected volleyball leaders were honoured with the FIVB’s highest distinction on Saturday during the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Championship, the first edition of the tournament ever held in Southeast Asia. Thailand Volleyball Association President...
Beach Volleyball News
SCAPE SIGNS ON AS PRESENTING PARTNER OF BEACH VOLLEYBALL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS, SERVING UP A MAJOR WIN FOR ADELAIDE 2025
Credit: volleyball.org.au Scape, by The Living Company, a long-term supporter of Volleyball Australia, has today been announced as Presenting Partner of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships that will be held in Adelaide from 14-23 November 2025. The partnership brings together two organisations that share a vision for vibrant, connected communities. Scape, Australia’s leading provider...
REN & NON CELEBRATE SECOND BACK-TO-BACK BEACH PRO TOUR GOLD
Pavlova & Helland-Hansen and Pospisilova & Mokra complete the Busan Gwangalli Futures podium in Korea Japan’s Ren Matsumoto & Non Matsumoto topped the podium at the women’s Busan Gwangalli Futures stop on the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour on Sunday to register their second back-to-back gold on the Tour, after their triumph at the Qidong...
100 DAYS TO GO: ADELAIDE SET TO HOST WORLD’S BIGGEST BEACH VOLLEYBALL FESTIVAL
The countdown is on for the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships Adelaide 2025, with just 100 days to go until the city is ignited with beach volleyball action. From 14-23 November, the World Championships will take over The Drive and Pinky Flat and will be the largest beach volleyball event ever held in Asia or...
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...
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 |