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
SNOW VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENTS HELD IN FINLAND AND JAPAN
Recap of recent domestic snow volleyball events Pettymys Vantaa snatch sixth consecutive Fullmoon Snow Volley victory in Finland YGC and Kofu win women’s and men’s trophies at Yamanashi Snow Volleyball Tournament in Japan FINLAND The 10th edition of the annual Fullmoon Snow Volley tournament in Finland was held on the courts in Kouvola last week...
STAGE SET, MATCH SCHEDULE UNVEILED FOR 1ST AVC WOMEN’S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE IN PHILIPPINES
The tournament will kick off on April 20 with the opening match between Chinese Taipei’s Taipower and Hip Hing of Hong Kong, China PhilSports Arena, the battle ground for Philippines’ Premier Volleyball League, will serve as the main competition venue for the 1st AVC Women’s Champions League. Photo courtesy of pvl.ph Bangkok, Thailand, March 20,...
WOMEN’S CHAMPIONS CROWNED IN IRAN AND KAZAKHSTAN, CUP WINNERS EMERGE IN ALBANIA
Recap of last week’s domestic volleyball trophies Defending men’s Albania Cup holders Partizani Tirana lift the trophy for the 15th time Women’s team of Tirana claim their 12th Albania Cup crown Saipa Tehran triumph as women’s national champions of Iran for the third time Zhetysu Taldyqorgan emerge as women’s national champions of Kazakhstan, collecting their...
FIVB-PNVF REFEREES’ REFRESHER COURSE NOW UNDERWAY IN PHILIPPINES
Manila, Philippines, March 19, 2025 – President of Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) and Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) Mr Ramon Suzara presided over the Wednesday’s opening ceremony of the 2025 FIVB-PNVF Referees’ Refresher Course at Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila. Presently underway between March 19 and 23, the course is held in line with the...
AUSTRALIA’S NPP ATHLETES SELECTED FOR THAILAND DEVELOPMENT TOUR
Photo and information courtesy of volleyball.org.au Thirty-six players from the Australia National Performance Program have been selected to take part in a Development Tour to Thailand next month. The players will form two men’s and one women’s teams which will take part in training before the 2025 Thailand Junior Volleyball Championships. The Thailand Development Tour...
AICHI AND TOKYO BOOK PLAYOFF SPOTS IN JAPAN
Recap of men’s SV.League 19th-leg matches JTEKT Stings Aichi celebrate their qualification to the playoffs (source: @JTEKTSTINGS) Two more teams – JTEKT Stings Aichi and Tokyo Great Bears – secured their spots in the playoffs of the men’s Daido Life SV.League in Japan, joining already qualified Osaka Bluteon, Wolfdogs Nagoya and Suntory Sunbirds Osaka, and...
SAGA, AGEO AND TORAY JOIN SV.LEAGUE QUARTERFINALISTS
Recap of women’s SV.League 20th-leg matches Toray Arrows’ Sylvia Nwakalor put together a fantastic 44 points towards Sunday’s win over Ageo Saga Hisamitsu Springs, Saitama Ageo Medics and Toray Arrows Shiga became the fourth, the fifth and the sixth teams with guaranteed berths in the women’s Daido Life SV.League playoffs and joined already qualified Osaka...
IRAN AND TÜRKIYE TRIUMPH AT FIVB SNOW VOLLEYBALL WORLD TOUR EVENT IN ERZURUM PALANDOKEN
Italy snatch the men’s silver in Türkiye Iran decorate fantastic FIVB Snow Volleyball World Tour debut with men’s gold and bronze in Erzurum Palandoken Italy celebrate historic silver Three Turkish teams achieve a home sweep of the women’s podium The first FIVB Snow Volleyball World Tour event in almost six years is over and nations...
GREAT BEARS TAKE ON SUNTORY IN WEEKEND’S SV.LEAGUE HIGHLIGHT
Watch the men’s SV.League in Japan live on VBTV The fourth against the third in the current standings is the highlight of this weekend’s 19th leg of the men’s Daido Life SV.League regular season in Japan. In one of the five double headers on Saturday and Sunday, defending champions Suntory Sunbirds Osaka, who have already...
AGEO AND SAGA LOOKING TO BOOK PLAYOFF SPOTS THIS WEEKEND
Watch the women’s SV.League in Japan live on VBTV Ageo’s experienced libero Akane Moriya in action against Toray Arrows With Osaka Marvelous, NEC Red Rockets Kawasaki and Denso Airybees Koriyama already booked with playoff berths in the women’s Daido Life SV.League, as many as another four teams may secure their quarterfinal spots by the end...
OVER 47 MILLION USD INVESTED INTO FIVB VOLLEYBALL EMPOWERMENT AND DEVELOPMENT TO DATE
FIVB invests over USD 6.3 million to power global volleyball growth in 2024, more support planned in 2025 To date, the FIVB has invested an impressive USD 47 million into the global volleyball ecosystem through Volleyball Empowerment projects, supporting the development of the sport across the world. In 2024 alone, the FIVB committed over USD...
FINANCIAL REPORTS, ACCOUNTING AND BUDGETING PRACTICES DISCUSSED AT AVC FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
Bangkok, Thailand, March 13, 2025 – The AVC Finance Committee met on Thursday to discuss AVC activities and financial situations and ensure that relevant financial affairs are conducted in a professional and very transparent manner. Chairman Mr Terry Sasser from Marshall Islands and Secretary Mr Chia-Min Chong from Singapore as well as Mr Osama Abdulla...
Beach Volleyball News
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...
FOUR AUSTRALIAN ATHLETES SELECTED FOR U18 OCEANIA BEACH VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS
A quartet of rising stars have been named to represent Australia at the U18 Oceania Beach Volleyball Championships Queenslanders Riley Akanoa, Ethan Grocott and Thomas Turner will be joined by South Australian Ava Gaborit at the event in the Solomon Islands from 6-9 April. Turner’s domestic season had its high point earlier this month when...
PATRONS & ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF 2025 BEACH VOLLEYBALL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS REVEALED
Information and photo courtesy of volleyball.org.au Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson AC, Governor of South Australia, and Mr Rod Bunten were announced this week as event patrons of the 2025 Beach Volleyball World Championships in Adelaide. They expressed “We are pleased to be joint patrons of the 2025 Beach Volleyball World Championships. It’s great to see...
NZL MEN CLAIM GOLD & SILVER AT THE FUTURES MT MAUNGANUI EVENT
Information and photo courtesy of volleyball.org.nz Mount Maunganui’s Main Beach was the ultimate stage for top-tier beach volleyball talent over the weekend, as the 2025 Future Pro Beach Tour brought together an impressive mix of international and national athletes. The women’s competition showcased the undeniable strength of USA volleyball, with an all-American lineup securing all...
AVC BEACH VOLLEYBALL COMMITTEE FOCUSES ON SUSTAINABLE FUTURE AND GROWTH OF THE SPORT
Bangkok, Thailand, February 6, 2025 – The AVC Beach Volleyball Committee convened in a hybrid format at the AVC Headquarters here on Thursday not only to discuss key topics including expanding beach volleyball competitions and creating more opportunities for member federations but also keep the members updated about the global growth of the sport. Mr...
FAVOURITES AND OUTSIDERS BOTH TASTE GLORY IN COBRAM
Information and photo courtesy of volleyball.org.au An unheralded new pairing have stunned the men’s draw in an exciting end to the Cobram-Barooga Classic at Thompsons Beach on the banks of the Murray River. Oliver Merritt and Jed Walker had never made Super Sunday at any Australian Beach Volleyball Tour event but finished finals day standing...
TOP SEEDS TOPPLED AS TWO PAIRS SET TO MAKE SUPER SUNDAY DEBUT IN COBRAM-BAROOGA CLASSIC
Information and photo courtesy of volleyball.org.au Ben Carroll and Klaas McIntosh have delivered the upset of the season by knocking out the top seeds and 2024 Asian Champions in the quarter-finals of the Cobram-Barooga Classic. Coming into the tournament as the eighth seeds, the Victorians dropped just one set on the way to the final...
WOMEN AND MEN IN BLACK BACKING THEIR FORM IN COBRAM
Information and photo courtesy of volleyball.org.au The honour of being Tour Leaders is a heavy weight to carry however it was anything but a burden for those handed the black singlets on day one of the Cobram-Barooga Classic. South Australian pair Gosia Rzepka and Camila Franchi played beyond their fifth seeding in Glenelg to not...
OLYMPIC & COMMONWEALTH GAMES MEDALLISTS, ASIAN CHAMPIONS HEADLINE COBRAM-BAROOGA CLASSIC
Information and photo courtesy of volleyball.org.au Olympic and Commonwealth Games medallists will be joined by the reigning Asian Champions when the Australian Beach Volleyball Tour makes its annual stop at Thompsons Beach for the Cobram-Barooga Classic this week. The tournament marks the third round on the 2024/25 Tour and will showcase men’s and women’s fields...
JAPAN’S NON & REN AND MIXED DUO OF O’DEA & GLEED WIN NEW ZEALAND TOUR GOLD
Weekly recap of homologated domestic circuit events Japan’s Non & Ren claim women’s gold at Auckland stop on New Zealand’s national beach volleyball tour O’Dea & Gleed top the men’s podium again NEW ZEALAND The 2025 GJ Gardner Homes NZ Beach Tour presented by Tip Top, New Zealand’s national beach volleyball tour, visited Auckland last...
BEACH VOLLEYBALL SET FOR WORLDWIDE GROWTH THROUGH FIVB STRATEGIC VISION 2032
2025 will see an enhanced Beach Pro Tour, with more teams and prize money than ever before! As part of the FIVB Strategic Vision 2032, significant steps are being taken by the FIVB to enhance beach volleyball; through expanding the Beach Pro Tour (BPT), creating more opportunities for athletes and building a stronger, more sustainable...
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 |