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
FIVB PRESIDENT DR ARY S. GRAÇA Fᵒ’S LEGACY IN BEACH VOLLEYBALL: A GOLDEN ERA OF GROWTH
As Dr Graça’s presidency draws to a close, we reflect on the key milestones that have shaped his lasting legacy in beach volleyball Over the past 12 years, FIVB President Dr Ary S. Graça Fᵒ has overseen an era of significant growth and transformation for beach volleyball. Under his leadership, the sport has expanded its...
INOUE AND CHATCHU-ON LEAD HIMEJI TO TWO THRILLING FIVE-SET WINS IN JAPAN
Recap of women’s SV.League second-leg matches Victorina Himeji players celebrate with their mascot (source: Victorina Himeji) In the most dramatic double header of the second leg in Japan’s women’s Daido Life SV.League, Victorina Himeji squeezed out two thrilling five-set home victories over Saga Hisamitsu Springs, while Denso Airybees Koriyama maintained their perfect record with two...
SAKAI BLAZERS STAY UNDEFEATED, TOP SV.LEAGUE TABLE
Recap of men’s SV.League second-leg matches in Japan Brazilian opposite Felipe Roque impressed with seven kill blocks for Hiroshima Thunders against Osaka Bluteon (source: Hiroshima Thunders) Nippon Steel Sakai Blazers remained the only undefeated team since the start of the new season in Japan’s Daido Life SV.League after adding two away victories to their record,...
TURKMENISTAN, KYRGYZSTAN REMAIN UNSCATHED, AS HOSTS UZBEKISTAN SUFFER SETBACK ON ACTION-PACKED DAY 3 OF CAVA MEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP
Tashkent, Uzbekistan, October 20, 2024 – Day 3 of the 2024 CAVA Men’s Volleyball Championship at the JAR Sport Complex witnessed intense matches, marking Afghanistan’s first win of the tournament, while Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan maintained their unbeaten streaks and hosts Uzbekistan succumbed to their first defeat. Kyrgyzstan beat Uzbekistan 3-2 In one of the...
KYRGYZSTAN STAY UNBLEMISHED AT CAVA MEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP AFTER 3-0 SHUTOUT OF TAJIKISTAN
Tashkent, Uzbekistan, October 19, 2024 – The second day of the single round-robin preliminaries at the CAVA Men’s Volleyball Championship at JAR Sport Complex saw exhilarating performances as hosts Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan captured their second consecutive victories, strengthening their positions in the tournament. Kyrgyzstan beat Tajikistan 3-0 Kyrgyzstan dominated the match from the start,...
HOSTS UZBEKISTAN, KYRGYZSTAN AND TURKMENISTAN SEAL STRAIGHT-SET VICTORIES ON DAY 1 OF CAVA MEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP
Tashkent, Uzbekistan, October 18, 2024 – The CAVA Men’s Volleyball Championship officially began in Tashkent with a vibrant opening ceremony, setting the stage for an exciting week of competition. The opening ceremony, which commenced at 6:00pm local time, took place just before the day’s final match between Afghanistan and Turkmenistan. The event was graced by...
SV.LEAGUE LEADERS WOLFDOGS LOOKING FOR MORE IN SEASON’S HOME OPENER
Watch the second leg of the men’s league in Japan live on VBTV Spectacular defence from Wolfdogs’ Fukatsu Hideomi (source: Wolfdogs Nagoya) After an exciting start of the new men’s Daido Life SV.League in Japan last week, now the 10 participating teams are ready for their second double headers coming up on Saturday and Sunday,...
VOLLEYBALL POWERHOUSE BRAZIL ANNOUNCED AS HOST OF FIVB VOLLEYBALL MEN’S CLUB WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2024!
Teams set to compete at the competition in December have also been confirmed Excitement continues to build for the prestigious FIVB Volleyball Men’s Club World Championship 2024 as the host city and competing teams have been confirmed. The tournament will take place from 10 to 15 December 2024 in the Sabiazinho Arena in Uberlandia, Brazil...
GENERAL TECHNICAL MEETING OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES CAVA MEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP IN UZBEKISTAN
Tashkent, Uzbekistan, October 17, 2024 – The CAVA Men’s Volleyball Championship, formerly known as the CAVA Men’s Challenge Cup, officially began on Thursday following the General Technical Meeting at “Stars International University.” The event was renamed to reflect the increasing parity among CAVA nations, as teams across the region continue to elevate their performance and...
JAPAN’S WOMEN’S SV.LEAGUE CONTINUES WITH FIVE DOUBLE HEADERS THIS WEEKEND
Watch the second leg, starting on Friday, live on VBTV 10 of the 14 participating teams in the women’s Daido Life SV.League will be back in action with five double headers this weekend. The second leg of the regular season in Japan starts with Aranmare Yamagata against PFU BlueCats Ishikawa Kahoku on Friday and continues...
VOLLEYBALL REACHES NEW HEIGHTS AT THE PEAK OF MOUNT EVEREST!
Two mountain climbers on separate missions take Nepal national team jersey and federation banner to the top of the world’s tallest mountain above sea level Experienced mountain climber, Ang Tshering Lama Angantyr, took the jersey of Nepal women’s national team player, Kamana Bista, to the top of the Everest Kamana said that seeing her jersey...
A TRANSFORMATIONAL ERA FOR GLOBAL VOLLEYBALL UNDER PRESIDENT GRAÇA’S LEADERSHIP
As his 12-year term comes to an end, we reflect on the key moments for the world of volleyball during his presidency Since becoming President in 2012, FIVB President Dr Ary S. Graça Fᵒ has overseen a transformative period for volleyball worldwide. The International Federation under his leadership has reshaped the sport, from expanding global...
Beach Volleyball News
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...
THAILAND’S PITHAK & PORAVID, AUSSIES FEJES & JOHNSON WIN TAOYUAN OPEN IN CHINESE TAIPEI TO CELEBRATE THEIR FIRST AVC BEACH TOUR GOLD
Taoyuan, Chinese Taipei, August 26, 2024 – Top seeds lived up to their billing at the “Taichung Bank” AVC Beach Tour Taoyuan Open at Dayuan Beach Volleyball Court here on Monday, as Pithak Tipjan/Poravid Taovato and Stefanie Fejes/Georgia Johnson captured the respective men’s and women’s titles. In the men’s showdown, Thailand’s top seeds Pithak/Poravid mastered...
BEACH VOLLEYBALL RISING STARS PLAY FOR THE U19 WORLD TITLES IN SHANGLUO
The tournament will be held from Tuesday to Sunday in China Asian champions Jasmine Rayner and Cameron Zajer of Australia will be in action in Shangluo (Photo: AVC) Starting on Tuesday, 103 teams from 50 countries representing all five continental confederations will compete for the men’s and women’s titles of the 2024 FIVB Beach Volleyball...
THAILAND, AUSTRALIA SET UP MEN’S AND WOMEN’S SEMIFINAL MATCHUPS AT AVC BEACH TOUR TAOYUAN OPEN IN CHINESE TAIPEI
Taoyuan, Chinese Taipei, August 25, 2024 – Thailand and Australia lock horns on Monday, the final day of the “Taichung Bank” AVC Beach Tour Taoyuan Open at Dayuan Beach Volleyball Court here, as only Thais and Aussies powered their ways into much-anticipated men’s and women’s semifinals of the four-day competition. Three Australian teams advanced to...
AVC BEACH TOUR TAOYUAN OPEN IN CHINESE TAIPEI REACHES CRUNCH TIME WITH TEAMS CONTESTING SINGLE ELIMINATION
Taoyuan, Chinese Taipei, August 24, 2024 – Thailand’s top seeds Pithak Tipjan/Poravid Taovato became the first pairing to reach the men’s quarterfinals of the double-gender “Taichung Bank” AVC Beach Tour Taoyuan Open at Dayuan Beach Volleyball Court here on Saturday, as three teams apiece from Australia and Thailand advanced to the women’s quarterfinals. The pool...
STRONG CONTENDERS OFF TO WINNING STARTS AT AVC BEACH TOUR TAOYUAN OPEN IN CHINESE TAIPEI
Taoyuan, Chinese Taipei, August 23, 2024 – Strong contenders lived up to their expectations to pull off sensational wins against lower-ranked sides on action-packed Day 1 of the double-gender “Taichung Bank” AVC Beach Tour Taoyuan Open at Dayuan Beach Volleyball Court here. A total of 28 teams from 10 countries featuring 15 men’s teams and...
AVC BEACH TOUR TAOYUAN OPEN TO KICK OFF IN CHINESE TAIPEI ON AUGUST 23
Taoyuan, Chinese Taipei, August 22, 2024 – The double-gender “Taichung Bank” AVC Beach Tour Taoyuan Open is set to take place at Dayuan Beach Volleyball Court here from August 23 to 26, with 28 teams including 15 men’s pairings ready to get on the sand to vie for men’s and women’s titles. Australia and...
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 |