FIVB press releases

Coaches sound plenty optimistic before the start in Aruba

Sat, 18 May 2013 05:45:52 GMT

Oranjestad, Aruba, May 17, 2013 – On the eve of the start of the action at the NORCECA Second Round Group L of the FIVB Men’s World Championship, the coaches of the four participating teams displayed confidence as they analyzed their chances of advancing to next year’s third and final round.

FIVB Boys’ U19 World Championship Draw completed

Sat, 18 May 2013 02:37:08 GMT

Tijuana, Mexico, May 17, 2013 - The composition of the four pools for the FIVB Boys’ U19 World Championship has been completed following the Drawing of Lots Ceremony held in Tijuana on Friday.

Opening day wraps up at China International

Sat, 18 May 2013 02:21:07 GMT

Ningbo, China, May 17, 2013 – Opening day of the China Women's International Tournament resulted in resilient successes for some teams, while others look to make quick adjustments for the second phase on Saturday, in preparation for the FIVB Volleyball World Grand Prix on August 2.

Coaches Level 1 course in Tanzania

Fri, 17 May 2013 22:39:41 GMT

Tanga, Tanzania, May 17, 2013 – A Coaches Level 1 course was successfully completed in Tanzania.

Argentina rich beach volleyball history about to get richer

Fri, 17 May 2013 22:33:48 GMT

Corrientes, Argentina, May 17, 2013 - With less than one week until the start of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Corrientes Grand Slam in Argentina, FIVB.org looks back at two of the country’s most successful stars - Martin Conde and Mariano Baracetti

South American Tour of Playa: Venezuela is the next stop

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:26:57 GMT

Puerto la Cruz, Venezuela, May 17, 2013 - Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Paraguay, Peru and others seven host teams in men division and five teams in the women will compete Friday at the South America Beach Volleyball Tour in Puerto la Cruz, Venezuela.

Level 1 coaches course in Kazakhstan

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:32:43 GMT

Almaty, Kazakhstan, May 17, 2013 –The opening ceremony for a coaches course, currently being conducted in Almaty, was held at the B. Sholak Sport and Culture Palace on May 15. It was attended by 24 participants and six observers including representatives of the Kazakhstan Volleyball Federation and the National Olympic Committee.

Nanjing 2014 Youth Olympic Games “on track for success”

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:40:35 GMT

Nanjing, China, May 17, 2013 - The Nanjing 2014 Youth Olympic Games Organising Committee (NYOGOC) is well on track to deliver successful Games next summer, according to the IOC Coordination Commission, which concluded its fourth visit to the Chinese city on Thursday.

Portugal to take World League training to Bulgaria

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:39:48 GMT

Lisbon, Portugal, May 17, 2013 – In preparation for their 2013 World League participation, the Portugal men’s national team will take part in a training camp in Bulgaria from May 22 to 29. The team will then travel to Finland to play their first match of the World League against the host country.

Canada wins second friendly match against Turkey

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:00:44 GMT

Gatineau, Canada, May 17, 2013 – In the second of three tune-up matches in preparation for the FIVB World League tournament, Canada’s national men’s volleyball team appeared like a fine-tuned machine on Thursday night beating Turkey 3-0 (25-19, 25-18, 25-17). The Canadian team also won their first match against the Turks on Wednesday in five sets.

Kiattipong values practice at China International

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:18:25 GMT

Ningbo, China, May 17, 2013 – Last year’s surprise World Grand Prix Finalists Thailand are looking forward to using this week’s China International Women's Volleyball Tournament, a two-phase event also featuring Cuba, Puerto Rico and China beginning on Friday in the city of Ningbo, as ideal preparation for the FIVB Volleyball World Grand Prix, which starts on August 2.

Japan women’s team aims to take season a notch higher

Fri, 17 May 2013 03:17:56 GMT

Tokyo, Japan, May 17, 2013 – The Japan women’s national team have started their preparation for the 2013 season towards big competitions such as the FIVB Volleyball World Grand Prix, FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Championship qualification, FIVB Women’s World Grand Champions Cup, and the Asian Championship.

Dominican Republic women’s team visits FIVB in Lausanne

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:56:04 GMT

Lausanne, Switzerland, May 16, 2013 – The Dominican Republic women’s volleyball team paid a courtesy visit to the International Volleyball Federation headquarters in Lausanne on Thursday having arrived in Switzerland to play at the Montreux Volley Masters, which starts on May 28.

Team Canada beats Turkey in five set friendly match

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:12:43 GMT

Gatineau, Quebec, May 16, 2013 – Team Canada have won a tune match up against Turkey in preparation for the 2013 FIVB World League Tournament. Canada will kick-off the World League tournament at the Colisée Pepsi in Quebec City with two matches against The Netherlands on May 31 and June 1. The Canadians play their four other home matches at the Hershey Centre in Mississauga, Ontario against Portugal and South Korea in June.

Switzerland’s Gerson-Prawdzic warming up well for Corrientes

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:38:12 GMT

Zurich, Switzerland, May 16, 2013 – Mirco Gerson and Alexei Prawdzic, beach volleyball’s newly formed duo from Switzerland, celebrated their surprise first victory at the 2013 Coop Beach Tour which took place in Zurich. The pair are now hoping to qualify for the Corrientes Grand Slam in Argentina, which will take place from May 22 to 26.

Alison & Emanuel plan 2013 World Tour debut in Corrientes

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:40:52 GMT

Saquarema, Brazil, May 16, 2013 - The 2011 World Tour champions Alison Cerutti and Emanuel Rego are counting the days to their 2013 debut when they will take part in the Corrientes Grand Slam in Argentina, scheduled from May 21 to 26.

Stadium construction begins for FIVB World Championships

Wed, 15 May 2013 20:58:35 GMT

Stare Jablonki, Poland, May 15, 2013 – Construction has begun on the main stadium in Stare Jablonki, Poland, where the brightest stars of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour will compete in the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships from July 1 to 7.

Level 1 Coaches Course in Mozambique

Wed, 15 May 2013 19:39:40 GMT

Maputo, Mozambique, May 15, 2013 – A Coaches Level 1 course was successfully completed in Maputo, Mozambique, under the leadership of FIVB instructor Dr. Christian Kröger, from Germany.

Successful Volleyball Champions League wraps up in Afghanistan

Wed, 15 May 2013 18:19:14 GMT

Kabul, Afghanistan, May 15, 2013 – A successful Volleyball Champions League wrapped up in Afghanistan on April 29, showing a commitment of volleyball development and interest of the sport in the country.

Japan coach Sato ready for new challenge

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:23:44 GMT

Tokyo, Japan, May 15, 2013 - Gary Sato says he is ready and relishing the challenge of reviving the flagging fortunes of Japan's men's national team after the American's appointment earlier this year as coach.