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Bangkok, Thailand, March 29, 2021 – The AVC Medical Committee met via video conference on Monday to hear related reports from 2020 FIVB Medical Commission Meeting and discuss important issues, with special highlights to AVC’s determined efforts to study medical aspects of snow volleyball. The virtual meeting, chaired by new Committee Chairman Dr Rueangsak Siriphol...

25.03.2021March 26, 2021

AVC DMC EYES SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING TOOLS TO GET MORE SPONSORS

Bangkok, Thailand, March 25, 2021 – A virtual AVC Development and Marketing Committee Meeting came to a fruitful conclusion on Thursday, with ideas and recommendations presented to increase business opportunities with sponsorships through social media marketing tools. AVC DMC Chairman Mr Heyzer Harsono from Indonesia chaired the meeting, attended by Mr Seong Keehak from Korea...

23.03.2021March 24, 2021

KEY ISSUES INCLUDING FIVB PROJECTS AND RULE MODIFICATIONS DISCUSSED AT AVC REFEREES COMMITTEE MEETING

Bangkok, Thailand, March 23, 2021 – The AVC Referees Committee Meeting was held virtually for the first time on Tuesday to review refereeing matters, discuss improvements in the way referees perform their duties by means of modern technology and keep its members informed of modifications for volleyball and beach volleyball rules. Mr Songsak Chareonpong chaired...

22.03.2021March 22, 2021

AVC COACHES COMMITTEE MEETING CONCLUDED ON HIGH NOTE

Bangkok, Thailand, March 22, 2021 – The AVC Coaches Committee Members met via video conference on Monday to discuss a number of important topics including the implementation of future courses and seminars to be organised for Asian coaches aside from effectively keeping track of the Euro-Asia Coaches Cooperation Project progress. The meeting was chaired by...

18.03.2021March 18, 2021

CONTINENTAL CUP AND ASIAN RANKING POINTS DISCUSSED AT AVC BEACH VOLLEYBALL COMMITTEE MEETING

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Bangkok, Thailand, March 18, 2021 – The AVC Beach Volleyball Committee met via video conference on Thursday to discuss important topics including confirmation on the staging of the 2021 Continental Cup Semifinals and Finals in secure bubble and methods to calculate ranking points for AVC events. It was the very first AVC Beach Volleyball Committee...

16.03.2021March 24, 2021

HOSTING 2021 AVC CHAMPIONSHIPS DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC KEY TOPIC OF AVC SEC MEETING

Bangkok, Thailand, March 16, 2021 – The AVC Sports Events Council Meeting via video conference on Tuesday heard the progressive reports on organising 2021 AVC Championships during COVID-19 pandemic, with appropriate comments and positive suggestions being taken into consideration and further decision. Dr Eom Han Joo from Korea chaired the Tuesday’s meeting, attended by newly-formed...

Volleyball News

16.09.2021September 16, 2021

TEAMS ON THE HUNT FOR SEMIS SLOTS AS ASIAN SENIOR MEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP RESUMES

By Marie Louise Principe Chiba, Japan, September 16, 2021 –The Quarterfinal stage of the 21st Asian Senior Men’s Volleyball Championship commenced on Thursday as China, Iran, Qatar, and Chinese Taipei won their matches at the Chiba Port Arena, while Bahrain, India, Kazakhstan and Saudi Arabia claimed victories at the Funabashi Arena. Pool E in Chiba...

16.09.2021September 16, 2021

CHINA CAPTURE 3-1 VICTORY AGAINST HOSTS JAPAN

By Marie Louise Principe Chiba, Japan, September 16, 2021 – China crafted a nearly seamless stance by the net to help boost their 3-1 (25-19, 27-29, 25-21, 25-19) victory against host tea, Japan in the Quarterfinal Stage – Pool E of the 21st Asian Senior Men’s Volleyball Championship. Thursday’s main event at the Chiba Port...

16.09.2021September 16, 2021

IRAN IN HOT STREAK WITH 3-0 WIN AGAINST KOREA

By Marie Louise Principe Chiba, Japan, September 16, 2021 – Iran increased their chances of defending the title with their 3-0 win (25-19, 25-18, 25-20) against Korea in the Quarterfinal Stage – Pool F of the 21st Asian Senior Men’s Volleyball Championship. Thursday afternoon’s match at the Chiba Port Arena gives Iran their fourth straight...

16.09.2021September 16, 2021

QATAR CLUTCH STRAIGHT-SET WIN ON AUSTRALIA

By Marie Louise Principe Chiba, Japan, September 16, 2021 – Qatar gained a good start at the Quarterfinal stage of the 21st Asian Senior Men’s Volleyball Championship, with a 3-0 win (25-20, 25-20, 25-21) against Australia on Thursday afternoon at the Chiba Port Arena. Youssef Oughlaf, Belal Nabel Abunabot, and Nikola Vasic were Qatar’s main...

16.09.2021September 16, 2021

CHINESE TAIPEI TRIUMPH AGAINST PAKISTAN AS WU WEIGHS IN WITH 31 POINTS

By Marie Louise Principe Chiba, Japan, September 16, 2021 – Chinese Taipei won 3-1 (25-20, 22-25, 25-23, 25-22) against Pakistan as matches resumed on Thursday for the Quarterfinal stage of the 21st Asian Senior Men’s Volleyball Championship at the Chiba Port Arena. The match places Chinese Taipei in a good position toward the Final Four....

16.09.2021September 16, 2021

CHINA’S NATIONAL GAMES SENIOR WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT SET TO KICK OFF ON SEPT 16

By Wang Leon CVA officials including Cai Yi, AVC Zonal Executive Vice President and AVC BA Member, second from left, and local organisers during the General Technical Meeting Xi’an, China, September 15, 2021 – Eight teams are set to strut their stuff in the Senior Women’s Volleyball Tournament of the 14th National Games of the...

15.09.2021September 15, 2021

LIKE TEAMS, ASIAN SENIOR MEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP REFS HAVE NEW HEALTH, SAFETY PROTOCOLS

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Credit: Sze Lai Cedric Chung Chiba, Japan, September 15, 2021 – The 21st Asian Senior Men’s Volleyball Championship and COVID-19 were never going to be compatible when it comes to controlling an infectious disease is to limit the contact people have with one another. Referees officiating at this topflight competition in Japan are no exception...

14.09.2021September 14, 2021

ASIAN SENIOR MEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP POOL LEADERS CONFIRMED

By Marie Louise Principe Chiba, Japan, September 14, 2021 –The Preliminary Round of the 21st Asian Senior Men’s Volleyball Championship concluded on Tuesday with hosts Japan, Iran, Chinese Taipei and Australia topping their respective pools. Pool A in Chiba Port Arena Japan finished the Preliminary Round – Pool A without dropping a single set. The...

14.09.2021September 14, 2021

JAPAN JUMP TO TOP OF POOL A WITH STRAIGHT-SET WIN ON INDIA

By Marie Louise Principe Chiba, Japan, September 14, 2021 – Japan punched their ticket into the top eight teams, to remain in title contention for the 21st Asian Senior Men’s Volleyball Championship. With a 3-0 win (25-15, 21-15, 25-18) over India, the hosts swept their matches in the Preliminary Round to lead Pool A. Tuesday’s...

14.09.2021September 14, 2021

CHAIPIPAT BLAZES WITH 25 POINTS TO POWER THAILAND 3-1 WIN ON HONG KONG, CHINA

By Marie Louise Principe Chiba, Japan, September 14, 2021 – Thailand took their first victory in the 21st Asian Senior Men’s Volleyball Championship with a 3-1 match (25-22, 17-25, 29-27, 25-17) against Hong Kong, China in as the Preliminary Round – Pool B concluded on Tuesday at the Chiba Port Arena. Chaipipat Buaket led all...

14.09.2021September 14, 2021

QATAR’S CLUTCH PLAYS SPUR STRAIGHT-SET WIN ON BAHRAIN

By Marie Louise Principe Chiba, Japan, September 14, 2021 – Qatar claimed their second victory to complete their run in Preliminary Round – Pool A of the 21st Asian Senior Men’s Volleyball Championship. The Qatar side staged a straight-sets match (25-19, 25-20,26-24) against Bahrain on Tuesday afternoon at the Chiba Port Arena. Youssef Oughlaf led...

14.09.2021September 14, 2021

IRAN ON TOP OF POOL B WITH THIRD STRAIGHT WIN IN ASIAN SENIOR MEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP

By Marie Louise Principe Chiba, Japan, September 14, 2021 – Defending champions Iran took their third straight victory at the 21st Asian Senior Men’s Volleyball Championship. Tuesday’s straight-sets win (25-20, 25-19, 25-20) at the Chiba Port Arena now places the three-time titlists at the top of Pool B, inking their way into to top eight...

Beach Volleyball News

16.09.2021September 16, 2021

VOLLEYBALL WORLD OPENS BID PROCESS FOR FUTURE EDITIONS OF BEACH VOLLEYBALL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Expressions of interest invited for 2023, 2025 and 2027 editions Volleyball World has officially invited National Federations (NFs) and organisers to submit expressions of interest to host the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships in 2023, 2025 or 2027. The FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships represents the pinnacle of beach volleyball, a sport which boasts a...

01.09.2021September 1, 2021

‘FIELD OF DREAM’ BEACH VOLLEYBALL COURTS TO BE BUILT IN LUGANVILLE FOR VVF

Credit: dailypost.vu, vanuatuvolleyball.com Luganville City in Vanuatu The Australian High Commission’s First Secretary, Frederic Jeanjean, has handed over funding assistance to the Vanuatu Volleyball Federation (VVF) for the construction of two beach volleyball courts in Luganville recently. The Australian co-funded beach volleyball project, dubbed by VVF officials as “The Field of Dreams”, will see the...

27.08.2021August 27, 2021

FIVB BEACH VOLLEYBALL U19 AND U21 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS IN THAILAND RESCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 2021

Both competitions will now be held in December 2021 The FIVB, event organiser and Thailand Volleyball Association have jointly decided to reschedule the FIVB Beach Volleyball U19 and U21 World Championships to December 3-8 and December 14-19, 2021 respectively in Roi Et, Thailand. Originally scheduled for 14-19 September and 24-29 September, the decision to reschedule...

21.08.2021August 21, 2021

ACCREDITATION PROCESS OPEN FOR WORLD TOUR FINALS VIRTUAL MIXED ZONE

Apply now! Journalists and broadcasters can now request accreditations for the 2021 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Finals Virtual Mixed Zone. Featuring the top teams in the world, the World Tour Finals will take place from October 6-10 and serve as the climax of the 2021 beach volleyball season. Accreditations for the Virtual Mixed Zone...

19.08.2021August 19, 2021

BEACH VOLLEYBALL TO FEATURE AT 2023 AND 2025 ANOC WORLD BEACH GAMES

Beach volleyball is one of nine sports on the core programme for the 2023 and 2025 ANOC World Beach Games Beach Volleyball was confirmed as one of nine sports that will form the core programme for the 2023 and 2025 ANOC World Beach Games. Beach Volleyball 4×4 featured at the inaugural ANOC World Beach Games...

11.08.2021August 11, 2021

FIVB BEACH VOLLEYBALL WORLD TOUR FINALS RESCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 2021

World Tour Finals are now scheduled for October 6-10 in Sardinia, Italy The FIVB has announced that the 2021 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Finals have been rescheduled for October 6-10, 2021 in Sardinia, Italy, following a joint decision by the FIVB, Volleyball World, the Italian Volleyball Federation (FIPAV), Sport e Salute and other relevant...

07.08.2021August 7, 2021

CHERIF & AHMED TRUSTING THE PROCESS

Hard work, patience and discipline key to the Qatari team’s success At the start of the 2021 beach volleyball season, Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan were not far above the cut-off line in the provisional Olympic ranking and their qualification for Tokyo 2020 was far from certain. At the time, hardly anyone could expect the...

06.08.2021August 6, 2021

AUSTRALIANS ARTACHO DEL SOLAR AND CLANCY PICK UP SILVER IN TOKYO 2020

Australia’s Mariafe Artacho Del Solar and Taliqua Clancy settled for silver in Tokyo 2020, their first Olympic medal and third overall for their country, after the Sydney 2000 gold and the Atlanta 1996 bronze of Natalie Cook and Kerri Pottharst. April Ross and Alix Klineman triumphed as Tokyo 2020 Olympic champions after winning the women’s...

05.08.2021August 5, 2021

AUSTRALIA AGAINST USA FOR TOKYO WOMEN’S GOLD

Artacho Del Solar & Clancy and April & Alix claim straight-set victories in Thursday’s semifinals Australia’s Mariafe Artacho Del Solar and Taliqua Clancy will take on USA’s April Ross and Alix Klineman for the Olympic gold at the Tokyo 2020 women’s beach volleyball tournament on Friday. After Thursday’s straight-set semifinal wins over Latvia’s Tina Graudina...

05.08.2021August 5, 2021

CHERIF/AHMED TO TAKE ON WORLD CHAMPS KRASILNIKOV/STOYANOVSKIY IN OLYMPIC SEMIFINALS

The two teams emerge victoriously from Wednesday evening’s quarterfinals in Tokyo Reigning world champions Viacheslav Krasilnikov and Oleg Stoyanovskiy of ROC progressed to the semifinals of the Tokyo 2020 men’s Olympic beach volleyball tournament after a straight-set victory over Germany’s Julius Thole and Clemens Wickler. Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan will be their next opponents...

04.08.2021August 4, 2021

AUSTRALIA, LATVIA, SWITZERLAND, USA ON TO TOKYO SEMIS

A number of upsets in Tuesday’s quarterfinals USA’s April Ross and Alix Klineman dethroned reigning Olympic champion Laura Ludwig and her teammate Margareta Kozuch on Tuesday to snatch the first semifinal spot at the Tokyo 2020 women’s beach volleyball tournament. On Thursday, in one of the duels for a place in Friday’s final, the Americans...

30.07.2021July 30, 2021

XUE/WANG, NICOLAI/LUPO BOOK NEXT ROUND SPOTS IN TOKYO

Makroguzova & Kholomina, Evandro & Bruno, Cherif & Ahmed top their pools unbeaten Paolo Nicolai and Daniele Lupo grabbed the tenth available spot in the Round of 16 at the Tokyo 2020 men’s Olympic beach volleyball tournament, after finishing top of their pool unbeaten. China’s Chen Xue and Xinxin Wang booked their spot in the...

SENIOR WORLD RANKING – WOMEN


TEAMS	POINTS
CHINA	391
UNITED STATE OF AMERICA	382
BRAZIL	328
ITALY	300
TURKEY	285
SERBIA	280
JAPAN	277
RUSSIA	275
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC	272
KOREA	261

BEACH VOLLEYBALL WORLD RANKING – WOMEN


TEAMS	POINTS
PAVAN/MELISSA	6,840
ALIX/APRIL	6,640
AGATHA/DUDA	6,600
ANA PATRÍCIA/REBECCA	5,800
CLANCY/ARTACHO DEL SOLAR	5,700
MARIA ANTONELLI/CAROL	5,120
MAKROGUZOVA/KHOLOMINA	5,000
SWEAT/WALSH JENNINGS	4,980
BETSCHART/HÜBERLI	4,960
KEIZER/MEPPELINK	4,840

SENIOR WORLD RANKING – MEN


TEAMS	POINT
BRAZIL	427
POLAND	384
UNITED STATE OF AMERICA	365
RUSSIA	317
ARGENTINA	291
FRANCE	291
ITALY	288
IRAN	279
JAPAN	269
CANADA	255

BEACH VOLLEYBALL WORLD RANKING – MEN


TEAMS	POINTS
MOL A./SØRUM, C.	7,840
KRASILNIKOV/STOYANOVSKIY	6,140
ALISON/ÁLVARO FILHO	5,680
EVANDRO/BRUNO SCHMIDT	5,480
CRABB TA./GIBB	5,360
THOLE J./WICKLER	5,320
CHERIF/AHMED	5,280
BROUWER/MEEUWSEN	5,160
PERUSIC/SCHWEINER	5,120
LUCENA/DALHAUSSER	5,040