The Commission held its meeting in a hybrid format The FIVB Finance Commission met in a hybrid format this week with the Commission President Essa Hamza Al Failakawi and Secretary Habu Gumel joining from the FIVB Headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland. The 2022 financial accounts were presented to the Commission alongside updates to the Budget 2023...






























AVC News
AVC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MR SHANRIT WONGPRASERT WINS IVHF INDUCTION CLASS OF 2023
Bangkok, Thailand, May 23, 2023 – AVC Honorary Life Vice President and Executive Director Mr Shanrit Wongprasert, longtime administrator within various national and international federations, has become the first member to represent Thailand in the International Volleyball Hall of Fame. The IVHF presented its induction class of 2023, to be honored on October 21 in Holyoke,...
FIVB HOSTS SECOND ZONAL ASSOCIATION PRESIDENTS SEMINAR
The seminar follows the first gathering in early March and aims to discuss opportunities for the sport’s global growth The FIVB this week hosted the second Zonal Association Presidents’ Seminar in a hybrid format with most participants connecting online while the African Volleyball Confederation (CAVB) Zonal Association Presidents joined from the FIVB Headquarters where they...
FIVB CELEBRATES 76TH ANNIVERSARY
After 76 years of growing the sport worldwide, an even brighter future lies ahead for volleyball As the FIVB celebrates its 76th anniversary today, FIVB.com takes a moment to reflect on the incredible journey of the global governing body of volleyball since its establishment in 1947. Volleyball has come a long way from its humble...
FIVB HOLDS ZONAL ASSOCIATION PRESIDENTS’ SEMINAR ONLINE
Zonal Association Presidents joined the meeting The FIVB this week hosted the first ever Zonal Association Presidents’ Seminar via videoconference to discuss opportunities to further the growth of volleyball across all 222 National Federations (NFs). The organisation of the seminar followed a proposal from the FIVB Development and Volleyball Empowerment Commissions during their most recent...
SAVA ENDS ITS MOMENTOUS MEETING IN BANGKOK ON HIGH NOTE
Bangkok, Thailand, February 19, 2023 – The Southeast Asia Volleyball Association (SAVA) held its annual meeting at Alexander Hotel Bangkok on Sunday to review and discuss a number of key issues including confirmation of 2023 zonal activities. AVC President Mrs Rita Subowo presided over the three-hour meeting, actively attended by AVC Secretary General Mr Kiattipong...
DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT PROVIDED TO NATIONAL FEDERATIONS DISCUSSED AT AVC DEVELOPMENT & MARKETING COMMITTEE MEETING
Bangkok, Thailand, February 18, 2023 – The AVC Development and Marketing Committee held its annual meeting in a hybrid format on Saturday, highlighting the impact of AVC’s development support provided to affiliated National Federations and listening to reports of relevant development activities in 2022. From left, Seong, Heyzer and Kiattipong AVC DMC Chairman Mr Heyzer...
IMPORTANT FINANCIAL REPORTS PRESENTED IN AVC FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
Bangkok, Thailand, February 17, 2023 – The AVC Finance Committee held its annual meeting on Friday, with Committee Chairman Mr Cai Yi from China and Secretary Mrs Shek Tsui Wai Fun, Marina from Hong Kong, China joining from the AVC Headquarters in Bangkok. Also attending the meeting were Mr Shanrit Wongprasert, AVC Honorary Life Vice...
COACHES COMMITTEE MEETING HIGHLIGHTS COOPERATION PROJECTS, COURSES AND COACHING SUPPORT TO AVC AFFILIATED NATIONAL FEDERATIONS
Bangkok, Thailand, February 16, 2023 – The AVC Coaches Committee held its annual meeting in a hybrid format on Thursday, emphasising on future courses, cooperation projects and coaching support to all AVC Affiliated National Federations. From left, Dr Eom, Feng Kun, Mr Park and Mr Al-Thwadi AVC Coaches Committee Chairman Mr Park Kiwon from Korea,...
KEY REFEREEING MATTERS DISCUSSED AT AVC REFEREES COMMITTEE MEETING
Bangkok, Thailand, February 15, 2023 – The Referees Committee reviewed its roles and responsibilities at previous AVC tournaments and kept Members updated on key refereeing issues and upcoming volleyball events during its annual meeting in a hybrid format on Wednesday. Shanrit, middle, presides over the opening of the meeting AVC Referees Committee Chairman Mr Songsak...
AVC SPORTS EVENTS COUNCIL REVIEWS PREVIOUS AVC TOURNAMENTS AND DISCUSSES UPCOMING EVENTS
Bangkok, Thailand, February 14, 2023 – The AVC Sports Events Council held its annual meeting in a hybrid format on Tuesday to discuss upcoming volleyball events, with its Chairman Dr Eom Han-Joo and newly-appointed Secretary Jeeraprapa Nontapa joining from the AVC Headquarters in Bangkok. Attending the meeting on Zoom comprised Mr Yermek Syrlybayev from Kazakhstan,...
FIVB VOLLEYBALL EMPOWERMENT COMMISSION COMMITTED TO DEVELOPMENT OF NATIONAL TEAMS WORLDWIDE
Volleyball Empowerment targeted support programme has already identified a number of countries around the world The FIVB Volleyball Empowerment Commission, hosted its annual meeting in a hybrid format to reiterate its commitment to supporting national teams, athletes and National Federations (NFs) to achieve their goals and reach their full potential. The Commission President, an Olympic...
Volleyball News
IRAN STUN CHINA TO COMPLETE ASIAN GAMES HAT TRICK IN HANGZHOU 2022 MEN’S VOLLEYBALL COMPETITION
Japan picked up bronze after 3-1 demolition of Qatar Hangzhou, China, September 26, 2023 – Iran were on cloud nine on Tuesday night following their terrific comeback win against hosts China in the final showdown of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 Men’s Volleyball Competition at Linping Sports Center Gymnasium to stretch their invincibility in...
BRAZIL, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, POLAND, SERBIA, TURKIYE AND USA BOOK FIRST TICKETS TO PARIS 2024
Dominicans continue to capitalise on Volleyball Empowerment and top final Pool A standings After their triumph at the NORCECA Continental Championship earlier this month, FIVB Volleyball Empowerment beneficiary the Dominican Republic created the biggest surprise of the women’s FIVB Road to Paris Volleyball Qualifiers, moving some of the world’s biggest powerhouses out of the way...
CHINA, IRAN SET UP LAST CLASH OF TITANS IN HANGZHOU 2022 MEN’S VOLLEYBALL COMPETITION TO PURSUE THEIR ASIAN GAMES DREAMS
Hangzhou, China, September 25, 2023 – As hosts China eye to end 25-year gold-medal drought, reigning champions Iran moved a step closer to title hat-trick. The two unbeaten teams are now set to lo lock horns in a highly-anticipated confrontation at the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 Men’s Volleyball Competition in the Tuesday’s final showdown...
JAPAN FACE OFF AGAINST CHINA, WITH QATAR CHALLENGING REIGNING CHAMPS IRAN IN HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED SEMIFINALS OF 19TH ASIAN GAMES HANGZHOU 2022 MEN’S VOLLEYBALL COMPETITION
Hangzhou, China, September 24, 2023 – Japan pulled off convincing win against India to maintain their remarkable unbeaten streak and Qatar survived a scare from Pakistan in their Top 6 encounters of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 Men’s Volleyball Competition to next battle it out with respective China and Iran in the Monday’s do-or-die...
STRONG TITLE CONTENDERS STAY ON TRACK IN 19TH ASIAN GAMES HANGZHOU 2022 MEN’S VOLLEYBALL COMPETITION, AS KOREA AND CHINESE TAIPEI SUFFER SETBACKS
Hangzhou, China, September 22, 2023 – Title race heats up at the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 Men’s Volleyball Competition, as six unbeaten teams stamped their marks as strong title contenders and Korea and Chinese Taipei, respective silver and bronze medallists at the previous 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia, suffered major setbacks to stay out...
19TH ASIAN GAMES HANGZHOU 2022 MEN’S VOLLEYBALL COMPETITION UNVEILS TOP 12 TEAMS FOR HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED MATCHUPS IN ROUND OF LAST 12
Hangzhou, China, September 21, 2023 – Six unbeaten teams China, Iran, India, Pakistan, Qatar and Japan lead top 12 contenders in action-packed Round of Last 12 in the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 Men’s Volleyball Competition on Friday, striving for Top 6 berths in this continental multi-sports extravaganza. At Linping Sports Center Gymnasium on Thursday,...
JAPAN STAY IMPECCABLE IN TOKYO
Pool B hosts master fourth straight-set win in a row Japan’s Kotona Hayashi in attack Japan continued their perfect march through Pool B of the FIVB Road to Paris Volleyball Qualifiers on Wednesday by hammering out their fourth consecutive straight-set victory of the tournament in Tokyo. After shutting out Bulgaria, the home team is one...
EXCITEMENT RISES AS TEAMS GIVE IT ALL OUT TO SQUEEZE INTO ACTION-PACKED ROUND OF LAST 12 IN 19TH ASIAN GAMES HANGZHOU 2022 MEN’S VOLLEYBALL COMPETITION
Hangzhou, China, September 20, 2023 – The 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 Men’s Volleyball Competition has reached fever pitch on Thursday as teams will battle all out on the last day of pool round-robin preliminaries to vie for one of the two spots up for grabs in each pool for the next round of last...
JAPAN, THAILAND, INDONESIA, INDIA, PAKISTAN OFF TO STRONG STARTS WITH CONVINCING STRAIGHT-SET WINS IN 19TH ASIAN GAMES HANGZHOU 2022 MEN’S VOLLEYBALL COMPETITION
Hangzhou, China, September 19, 2023 – Strong teams pulled off convincing wins against lower-ranked opponents on the opening day of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 Men’s Volleyball Competition, which kicked off in three competition venues here on Tuesday. As Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, India and Pakistan got their campaign off to brilliant starts with comfortable...
300 PALESTINIAN KIDS PARTICIPATE IN MINI VOLLEYBALL FESTIVAL
Ramallah Boys’ Basic School flying with a mini volleyball The Mini Volleyball Committee, emanating from the Palestinian Volleyball Federation of the game, recently held a Mini Volleyball Festival for Children, on the courts of Ramallah Boys’ Basic School, with the participation of 300 children, and in the presence and supervision of the founder of the...
GTM HELD AHEAD OF MATCHDAY, AS 19TH HANGZHOU ASIAN GAMES MEN’S VOLLEYBALL COMPETITION SET TO BURST INTO THRILLING ACTION
Hangzhou, China, September 18, 2023 – Control Committee Members, referees officiating in the 19th Asian Games Men’s Volleyball Competition, local organisers, working groups and team officials from all 19 participating teams actively assembled in the Meeting Hall inside NOC Service Center here on Monday for the General Technical Meeting. Dr Eom Han-Joo from Korea, Technical...
ACTIVITIES IN FULL SWING AHEAD OF 19TH ASIAN GAMES MEN’S VOLLEYBALL COMPETITION IN HANGZHOU
Hangzhou, China, September 18, 2023 – As the 19th Asian Games Men’s Volleyball Competition is right around the corner, the joint meeting was conducted on Sunday to ensure a smooth flow of match play and keeping the pace of the topflight competition. The bilateral meeting between Control Committee, chaired by Technical Delegate Dr Eom Han-Joo,...
Beach Volleyball News
CHINESE XUE/XIA FACE OFF AGAINST JAPANESE MIZOE/ISHII IN FINAL SHOWDOWN OF ASIAN GAMES WOMEN’S BEACH VOLLEYBALL COMPETITION
Ningbo, China, September 26, 2023 – Top seeds Xue/Xia of China and No. 3 seeds Mizoe/Ishii of Japan will converge in the final showdown after excelling over their rivals respectively in the semifinals of the 19th Asian Games Women’s Beach Volleyball Competition on Tuesday here at Xiangshan Beach Volleyball Center. The first semifinal match was...
CHINESE ABUDUHALIKEJIANG/WU TO CLASH WITH QATARIS AHMED/CHERIF IN FINAL SHOWDOWN OF ASIAN GAMES MEN’S BEACH VOLLEYBALL COMPETITION
Ningbo, China, September 26, 2023 – Hosts China’s Abuduhalikejiang/Wu Jiaxin cruised to the final showdown with an unbeaten record after nosing out Pourasgari/Aghajanighasabout of Iran while Qataris Ahmed Tijan/Cherif Younousse followed to join the gold-medal contest after eliminating Kazakhs Bogatu/Yakovlev in the semifinals of the 19th Asian Games Men’s Beach Volleyball Competition on Tuesday at...
CHINESE PAIRS SET UP SEMIFINAL CLASH AT ASIAN GAMES WOMEN’S BEACH VOLLEYBALL COMPETITION
Ningbo, China, September 25, 2023 – Host pairs Xue/Xia and Wang/Dong both delighted home fans and supporters by eliminating Hasegawa/Sakaguchi of Japan and Juliana/Ratnasari of Indonesia respectively at the quarterfinals of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 Women’s Beach Volleyball Competition on Monday here at Xiangshan Beach Volleyball Center. Wang/Dong set a good start for...
IRAN JOIN CHINA, QATAR AND KAZAKHSTAN IN SEMIFINALS OF 19TH ASIAN GAMES HANGZHOU 2022 MEN’S BEACH VOLLEYBALL COMPETITION
Ningbo, China, September 25, 2023 – No. 11 seeds Pourasgari/Aghajanighasab of Iran burst into semifinals after a terrific comeback 2-1 (14-21, 21-15, 15-12) victory against Ashfiya/Akbar of Indonesia in the quarterfinals of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 Men’s Beach Volleyball Competition on Monday here at Xiangshan Beach Volleyball Center. Led by Ashfiya Mohammad,...
TWO APIECE FROM CHINA, JAPAN AND THAILAND SECURE QUARTERFINAL BERTHS OF ASIAN GAMES WOMEN’S BEACH VOLLEYBALL COMPETITION
Ningbo, China, September 24, 2023 – China, Japan and Thailand have two pairs each in quarterfinals of the 19th Asian Games Women’s Beach Volleyball Competition after the elimination round of 16 held Sunday here at Xiangshan Beach Volleyball Center. Both pairs of Japan encountered Kazakhstan teams, and they all wrapped up comfortable wins, with Mizoe/Ishii...
CHINA, IRAN, KAZAKHSTAN, INDONESIA AND QATAR ENTER QUARTERFINALS OF ASIAN GAMES MEN’S BEACH VOLLEYBALL COMPETITION
Ningbo, China, September 24, 2023 – Two teams of hosts China, Iran and Kazakhstan each plus Qatar and Indonesia entered quarterfinals of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 Men’s Beach Volleyball Competition after their respective wins at the elimination round of 16 held Sunday here at Xiangshan Beach Volleyball Center. No. 5 seeds Wang/Li of...
TOP 16 CONFIRMED AT ASIAN GAMES WOMEN’S BEACH VOLLEYBALL COMPETITION
Ningbo, China, September 22, 2023 – Top 16 teams were confirmed after the last round in Pool Play of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 Women’s Beach Competition held Friday here at Xiangshan Beach Volleyball Center. In Pool A, top seeds Xue/Xia of China grabbed their fourth consecutive win to top the pool...
QATARIS SAMBA/JANKO AND THAIS TAOVATO/TIPJAN REMAIN UNBEATEN TO ENTER TOP 16 OF ASIAN GAMES MEN’S BEACH VOLLEYBALL COMPETITION
Ningbo, China, September 22, 2023 – The 19th Asian Games Men’s Beach Volleyball Competition had its last round of Pool Play and determined the rest berths to top 16 on Friday here at Xiangshan Beach Volleyball Center. In Pool C, No. 3 seeds Taovato/Tipjan of Thailand proved their superiority by seeing off Wong/Lam of Hong...
10 TEAMS SECURE TOP 16 BERTHS AFTER DAY 3 OF 19TH ASIAN GAMES MEN’S BEACH VOLLEYBALL COMPETITION
Ningbo, China, September 21, 2023 – 10 teams have booked berths in Top 16 after Day 3 of the 19th Asian Games Men’s Beach Volleyball Competition held here at Xiangshan Beach Volleyball Center. Following a hard-fought three-setter win Wednesday, No. 1 seeds Abuduhalikejiang/Wu of China claimed a comfortable 2-0 (21-11, 21-12) victory Thursday afternoon against...
TOP 3 SEEDS KEEP WINNING STREAK AT ASIAN GAMES WOMEN’S BEACH VOLLEYBALL COMPETITION
Ningbo, China, September 21, 2023 – Top 3 seeds continued their winning streak with 2-0 wins against their rivals respectively on Day 3 of the 19th Asian Games Women’s Beach Volleyball Competition here at Xiangshan Beach Volleyball Center. No. 1 seeds Xue/Xia of China registered their third successive victory as they emitted destroying services including...
TOP 3 SEEDS EMBRACE VICTORIES ON DAY 2 OF 19TH ASIAN GAMES WOMEN’S BEACH VOLLEYBALL COMPETITION
Ningbo, China, September 20, 2023 – Top 3 seeds proved their superiority by embracing victories on Day 2 of the 19th Asian Games Women’s Beach Volleyball Competition here at Xiangshan Beach Volleyball Center. In Pool A, No. 1 seeds Xue/Xia of China made their debut at the Games with a satisfactory 2-0 (21-11, 21-5) win...
POWERHOUSES START VOYAGE WITH DIFFERENT OUTCOMES ON DAY 2 OF 19TH ASIAN GAMES MEN’S BEACH VOLLEYBALL COMPETITION
Ningbo, China, September 20, 2023 – Powerhouses started their voyage with different outcomes on the second match day of the 19th Asian Games Men’s Beach Volleyball Competition here at Xiangshan Beach Volleyball Center. World Ranking No. 3 and defending champions Samba/Janko of Qatar proved their capability in scoring crucial points especially in the second set...
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 |