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
MILAD TAGHAVI ELECTED IRIVF PRESIDENT WITH LANDSLIDE VICTORY
Tehran, Iran, March 16, 2024 – The Islamic Republic of Iran Volleyball Federation (IRIVF) announced the outcome of its highly-anticipated presidential election on Saturday at the prestigious Farsi Hall of the Olympics and Paralympics Academy under the vigilant supervision of the Sports Ministry. General Assembly at Farsi Hall In a historic election for the IRIVF,...
PAES: “WE’LL NEED TO PLAY SIMPLY, BUT EFFECTIVELY TO QUALIFY”
The Brazilian coach is determined to guide Iran to the Paris 2024 Games – read the Volleyball World exclusive interview Finding a good mix between young players and veterans is part of Paes’ strategy for the VNL 2024 (Photo: Iranian Volleyball Federation) The solution to complex situations often comes from simple measures and that idea...
VOLLEYBALL WORLD CLAIMS GOLD IN #SPORTONSOCIAL LEAGUE TABLE 2024
Volleyball World has been named as the top-performing International Federation in this year’s #SportOnSocial ranking, also claiming the number one ranking on YouTube and Twitter · Volleyball World has been named the top International Federation (IF) for the second consecutive year in the highly anticipated #SportOnSocial ranking · The organisation also moved from the No....
RESULTS OF DRAWING OF LOTS UNVEILED FOR 2024 ASIAN UNDERAGE VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS
AVC conducts drawing of lots for four Asian Underage Volleyball Championships due to be held in 2024 China attacks Japan in final showdown of 14th Asian Women’s U18 Championship in 2022 Nakhon Pathom Bangkok, Thailand, March 12, 2024 – AVC has already completed the drawing of lots of all four Asian Underage Volleyball Championships, with...
DAR KULAIB ONE STEP CLOSER TO WINNING BAHRAIN ISA BIN RASHID LEAGUE FOR 2 IN A ROW
Defending champions Dar Kulaib, led by superstar Mohammed Yaqoob, and Al Ahli powered past their respective rivals in the semifinals of the Isa bin Rashid Volleyball League at Isa Bin Rashid Arena at Isa Sports City in Riffa, Bahrain to next battle it out for the eventual title. Al Ahli, the 2021-22 Bahrain League winners,...
ALI GHANEM AL-KUWARI RE-ELECTED FOR SECOND TERM AS WAVA PRESIDENT
Mr Ali Ghanem Al-Kuwari, President of the Qatar Volleyball Association and AVC Executive Zonal Vice President representing Western Zone, won the presidency of the West Asia Volleyball Association for a second term 2024-2028 during the WAVA General Assembly at the Chedi Katara Hotel in Doha. Ali Ghanem Al-Kuwari Fabio Azevedo, left, and Ali Ghanem Al-Kuwari,...
NEC RED ROCKETS RETAIN JAPAN V. LEAGUE TITLE
NEC Red Rockets Kawasaki overcome unbeaten JT Marvelous Nishinomiya in last Sunday’s final Defending champions in Japan, NEC Red Rockets Kawasaki, celebrated their ninth national women’s title after a hard-fought 3-1 (27-25, 32-30, 16-25, 25-17) upset of JT Marvelous Nishinomiya, who had been undefeated since the start of the season. The Sunday’s V-League final was...
SERVING UP EQUALITY: CELEBRATING WOMEN IN VOLLEYBALL
The FIVB is leading the way in gender equality both on and off the court On International Women’s Day, the FIVB reaffirmed its commitment to championing gender equality on and off the court · Volleyball stands out as the most gender-equal team sport globally · Volleyball has equal interest from both women and men...
WATSON NAMED TO LEAD NEW ZEALAND WOMEN’S NATIONAL VOLLEYBALL TEAM
Credit: volleyballnz.org.nz Volleyball New Zealand confirmed on Friday the appointment of Adam Watson as the Head Coach of the Volley Ferns for the coming international cycle. The 30-year-old Watson steps into the senior national coaching role after several years of involvement in the New Zealand Junior men’s and women’s programmes. The Auckland-based Watson was also...
JAPAN PICK ROSTER FOR THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL SEASON
Some members of the 24-player squad are already preparing for the VNL in Tokyo After a third-place finish at the Olympic Qualifier, Japan will regroup and fight for the Olympic berth in the VNL Japan women’s national team officially started its preparations for the 2024 international season with the announcement of the 24 players selected...
2024 ASIAN CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS RESCHEDULED TO SEPTEMBER
Bangkok, Thailand, March 5, 2024 – AVC on Sunday circulated the letter among its affiliated Federations, updating them on the reschedule of the 2024 Asian Men’s and Women’s Club Volleyball Championships. In the letter, AVC, the Asia’s volleyball-governing body, has informed all affiliated Federations that the 2024 Asian Men’s and Women’s Club Volleyball Championships have...
VVF PRESIDENT DEBBIE MASAUVAKALO APPOINTED WORLD PARAVOLLEY VICE PRESIDENT
Credit: vanuatuvolleyball.com The Board of Directors for World ParaVolley has appointed Debbie Masauvakalo from VAN) to the position of Vice President, filling a vacancy created with the succession of Lori Okimura (USA) to the position of President, after the retirement of Barry Couzner OAM (AUS). Masauvakalo also serves in leadership positions with the FIVB (Beach...
Beach Volleyball News
MEDALS DECIDED ON SUPER SUNDAY OF MAHINDRA AUSTRALIAN BEACH VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Credit: volleyball.org.au Crowds packed into Coolangatta Beach for the Mahindra Australian Beach Volleyball Championships on Sunday to witness Super Sunday in its finest. The women’s gold medal game rounded out a sensational three days of action, with Stefanie Fejes (NSW) and Jana Milutinovic (SA) getting their redemption, going one better this year to claim the...
SURPRISE UPSETS AT MAHINDRA AUSTRALIAN BEACH VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS SET THE SCENE FOR FINALS
Credit: volleyball.org.au The penultimate day of the Mahindra Australian Beach Volleyball Championships set the scene for an epic Super Sunday at Volleyslam, with unexpected results headlining the afternoon’ quarter final matches. Tour leaders Paul Burnett and Jack Pearse went down in straight sets to new partners Declan Tiso and Mateusz Zieba after the 3pm game...
VOLLEYSLAM RETURNS TO COOLANGATTA FOR 2024
Credit: volleyball.org.au The biggest week on the Australian beach volleyball calendar returns to the Gold Coast today with the 10-day Volleyslam festival getting underway at Coolangatta on Friday. Over the coming week and a half, more than 1500 players from across Australia and around the world will descend on Coolangatta Beach for four marquee events:...
NATIONAL STARS CHASING MAHINDRA AUSTRALIAN BEACH VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS CROWNS
Volleyslam returns to Coolangatta Beach on Friday and kicks off with the biggest event on the national calendar, the 2024 Mahindra Australian Beach Volleyball Championships. The event also doubles as the fourth and final round of the 2023/24 Australian Beach Volleyball Tour following earlier events in Geelong, Cobram and Mollymook. For the first time, the...
POLLEY & ZEIMANN DEFEND MOUNT MAUNGANUI FUTURES TITLE
USA’s Hoppe & Shaw win gold at second Beach Pro Tour appearance Mount Maunganui winners Shaunna Polley & Alice Zeimann (source: Julie Maree Photography via Volleyball New Zealand) New Zealand’s top women’s duo, Shaunna Polley & Alice Zeimann, triumphed on home sand at the Mount Maunganui Futures stop on the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour...
REHANNA & DAMLA WRITE QATAR’S HISTORY IN DOHA
The Qatari pair became their country’s first women to compete at a major international beach volleyball event History was written in the very first game on centre court in Doha on Tuesday as the Elite16 event on the 2024 Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour got underway in the Qatari capital. For the first time in...
AUSTRALIANS TRIUMPH AT SEASON’S FIRST BEACH PRO TOUR EVENT
Carracher & Nicolaidis and Fejes & Milutinovic win gold at Mollymook Futures Izac Carracher & Mark Nicolaidis in spectacular action (source: Volleyball Australia) Izac Carracher & Mark Nicolaidis defeated Paul Burnett & Jack Pearse in an all-Australian men’s final at the first Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour of the year, the Mollymook Futures in Australia....
AUSSIES APLENTY ON SUPER SUNDAY AT MOLLYMOOK
Credit: volleyball.org.au The opening Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour tournament of the season comes to a close Sunday with four Australian teams certain to play off for medals in Mollymook. The top two seeds in the men’s draw are just one win away from setting up an all-Australian final after both played their best matches...
EIGHT QUARTER-FINALS DECIDED AT BEACH PRO TOUR FUTURES IN MOLLYMOOK
Credit: volleyball.org.au Eight teams qualified for the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Futures quarter-finals at Mollymook on Friday, with another eight to be determined on Saturday morning. Four men’s and four women’s teams completed their pool campaign undefeated to move within one win of a medal match, while four teams in each draw have been...
TOP-LEVEL BEACH VOLLEYBALL AND RACE FOR PARIS 2024 TICKETS TO RESUME AT DOHA ELITE 16 NEXT WEEK
Plenty of teams chasing their Olympic dreams are set to compete in Qatar Qatar’s Ahmed in spectacular action during the 2023 Doha Finals The Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour is just about to pick up from where it left off. The first big stop after December’s 2023 Finals in Doha is set to take place...
HOME TEAMS PERFORM WELL ON DAY TWO AT BEACH PRO TOUR FUTURES IN MOLLYMOOK
Credit: volleyball.org.au The Australian teams have laid down the challenge to their international opponents on Day Two of the Beach Pro Futures season opener at Mollymook, recording five victories on Thursday. It was the men on court first, with top seeds Mark Nicolaidis and Izac Carracher first to step onto the Central Court. Having finished...
AUSSIE MEN DOMINATE OPENING DAY OF BEACH PRO TOUR FUTURES
Credit: volleyball.org.au The international beach volleyball season kicked off in Mollymook on the NSW south coast Wednesday with the opening day of the Beach Pro Tour Futures event. With four men’s and four women’s main draw positions up for grabs, Wednesday’s qualifying brought an all or nothing attitude from all teams and the home teams...
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 |