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...
AVC News
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
VOLLEYBALL WORLD CELEBRATES HITTING MAJOR MILESTONE OF 1.5M VBTV MEMBERS AND LAUNCHES BRAND-NEW PLATFORM TO ENHANCE FAN EXPERIENCE
VBTV reaches 1.5 million members globally, representing 77% year-on-year growth New VBTV platform will deliver highest-quality viewing experience for the global volleyball community Milestone highlights continued progress of Volleyball World in delivering innovative products to drive engagement with the 800 million global fans of the sport Volleyball World is proud to announce that it has...
SHAHDAB, FOOLAD, PAVLODAR AND JAKARTA BHAYANGKARA SECURE SEMIFINAL SPOTS AT ASIAN MEN’S CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP IN IRAN
Shahdab Yazd’s Masoud in his attempt to attack Gas Al-Janoob Yazd, Iran, September 12, 2024 – The excitement reached a fever pitch Thursday as the quarterfinals of the 2024 Asian Men’s Club Volleyball Championship wrapped up in Yazd, Iran. With fierce competition and standout performances from players, four teams secured their spots in the semifinals:...
VOLLEY BLACKS WIDER SQUAD NAMED
Information and photo courtesy of volleyballnz.org.nz The Volley Blacks wider squad has been named for the current international cycle. Photo by www.phototek.co.nz The wider squad of the Volley Blacks for the 2024-25 international cycle has been confirmed with coach Sebastian Gonzalez naming 37 players. Following a camp at Pioneer Recreation Centre and Shirley Boys High...
KYRGYZSTAN REIGN SUPREME AS CAVA WOMEN’S CHALLENGE CUP CHAMPIONS
Male, Maldives, September 11, 2024 – The highly-anticipated CAVA Women’s Volleyball Challenge Cup concluded with a series of intense and exciting matches, leaving volleyball fans on the edge of their seats. The final day saw exceptional performances from all teams, culminating in a dramatic showdown between hosts Maldives and Kyrgyzstan. Kyrgyzstan players run around the...
DUELS SET FOR 2024 ASIAN WOMEN’S CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP IN THAILAND
Chartchai Hall in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand is ready for the 2024 Asian Women’s Club Championship Bangkok, Thailand, September 11, 2024 – Nakhon Ratchasima, known as Korat, a city with an estimate distance of 269km northeast of Thailand’s capital city Bangkok, gets set to host the 2024 Asian Women’s Club Volleyball Championship at the 5,000-seater Chartchai...
FIVB U19 AND U21 VOLLEYBALL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS HOSTS ANNOUNCED!
The dates for these age group events are also confirmed The host countries and dates for the FIVB U19 and U21 Volleyball World Championships have been announced following an open bidding process and the approval of the FIVB Board of Administration. The FIVB Volleyball Girls’ U19 World Championship 2025 will be co-hosted by Croatia and...
MALDIVES, KYRGYZSTAN TO FIGHT IT OUT IN CAVA WOMEN’S CHALLENGE CUP SHOWDOWN
Malé, Maldives, September 10, 2024 – The CAVA Women’s Volleyball Challenge Cup has reached its thrilling climax, with Kyrgyzstan and host nation Maldives securing their spots in the final. The semifinals, held Tuesday in Malé, saw intense battles that determined the finalists for Wednesday’s much-anticipated championship match. In the first semifinal, Kyrgyzstan, the top-ranked team,...
SHAHDAB YAZD, FOOLAD SIRJAN TOP POOLS AS PRELIMS CONCLUDE AT 2024 ASIAN MEN’S CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
Foolad Sirjan in thrilling battle against Al-Rayyan Sports Club Yazd, Iran, September 10, 2024 – As the pool preliminaries come to an exciting conclusion at the 2024 Asian Men’s Club Volleyball Championship, host clubs Shahdab Yazd and Foolad Sirjan Iranian top Pools A and B, respectively and now move into the quarterfinals on September 12, when...
FIVB REFLECTS ON AN UNFORGETTABLE FEW WEEKS OF OLYMPIC VOLLEYBALL AT PARIS 2024
The competition, which was held exactly 60 years after volleyball’s debut at the Olympic Games in Tokyo 1964, was nothing short of spectacular The volleyball competition at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 has come to a triumphant close, leaving its mark on the hearts of millions around the world – whether that be the athletes,...
TWO IRANIAN TEAMS, SHAHDAB AND FOOLAD, MAINTAIN DOMINANCE AT 2024 ASIAN MEN’S CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
Yazd, Iran, September 9, 2024 – The second day of the 2024 Asian Men’s Club Volleyball Championship brought an exciting series of matches as Iran’s top clubs continued their impressive winning streak in front of an energized crowd at Shahediyeh Hall. Four matches were played, each showcasing exceptional talent and competitive spirit from clubs across...
KYRGYZSTAN STOP MALDIVES’ UNBEATEN RUN, AS CAVA WOMEN’S CHALLENGE CUP PRELIMS COME TO A CLOSE
Male, Maldives, September 8, 2024 – The final day of the pool preliminaries of the CAVA Women’s Volleyball Challenge Cup ended in dramatic fashion as Kyrgyzstan handed hosts Maldives their first loss, breaking their winning streak in front of the home crowd. The highly-anticipated match saw in-form Kyrgyzstan prevail over spirited Maldives in a...
2024 ASIAN MEN’S CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP IN IRAN OFF TO THRILLING START
Yazd, Iran, September 8, 2024 – The 2024 Asian Men’s Club Volleyball Championship kicked off in spectacular fashion in Yazd, Iran, with an exciting first day of matches that showcased the very best of club volleyball talent from across the continent. The tournament, being held from September 7-15, promises to deliver high-octane action, with teams...
Beach Volleyball News
FIVB REFLECTS ON MAGICAL BEACH VOLLEYBALL UNDER THE EIFFEL TOWER AT PARIS 2024
Around 450,000 fans filled the stands throughout the competition At the Olympic Games Paris 2024, beach volleyball captivated the world as it took centre stage at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, with around 450,000 fans filling the stands to witness the world’s best athletes compete in the greatest show on sand. The Eiffel Tower’s...
FIVB VOLLEYBALL EMPOWERMENT BENEFICIARIES DUNWINIT & BANLUE OF THAILAND MEDAL AT QIDONG FUTURES
Duos from Latvia, Germany, China and Japan also make the Beach Pro Tour podiums in China Dunwinit Kaewsai & Banlue Nakprakhong from FIVB Volleyball Empowerment supported Thailand earn Qidong Futures silver at the pair’s Beach Pro Tour debut Latvian duo Toms Liepa & Ernests Puskundzis win gold in China, Germany’s Niklas Held & Hennes Jorge...
TEENS SNATCH QIDONG FUTURES GOLD
Duos from China, Latvia, Thailand, Japan and Germany make Beach Pro Tour podiums in China Triumphant Liepa & Puskundzis (source: Beachvolleylv) 19-year-old Latvians Toms Liepa & Ernests Puskundzis picked up the men’s gold at the Qidong Futures stop on the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour that came to a conclusion on Sunday in China. Another...
2024/25 AUSTRALIAN BEACH VOLLEYBALL SEASON LOCKED AND LOADED
Information and photo courtesy of volleyball.org.au Following the high-quality action of last summer, the 2024/25 Australian Beach Volleyball Tour calendar is set to deliver, with dates and venues announced for the upcoming season. Two rounds of the event will coincide with rounds of the Australian Junior Beach Volleyball Tour, while at Volleyslam, the festival of...
THAILAND’S PITHAK & PORAVID, AUSSIES FEJES & JOHNSON WIN TAOYUAN OPEN IN CHINESE TAIPEI TO CELEBRATE THEIR FIRST AVC BEACH TOUR GOLD
Taoyuan, Chinese Taipei, August 26, 2024 – Top seeds lived up to their billing at the “Taichung Bank” AVC Beach Tour Taoyuan Open at Dayuan Beach Volleyball Court here on Monday, as Pithak Tipjan/Poravid Taovato and Stefanie Fejes/Georgia Johnson captured the respective men’s and women’s titles. In the men’s showdown, Thailand’s top seeds Pithak/Poravid mastered...
BEACH VOLLEYBALL RISING STARS PLAY FOR THE U19 WORLD TITLES IN SHANGLUO
The tournament will be held from Tuesday to Sunday in China Asian champions Jasmine Rayner and Cameron Zajer of Australia will be in action in Shangluo (Photo: AVC) Starting on Tuesday, 103 teams from 50 countries representing all five continental confederations will compete for the men’s and women’s titles of the 2024 FIVB Beach Volleyball...
THAILAND, AUSTRALIA SET UP MEN’S AND WOMEN’S SEMIFINAL MATCHUPS AT AVC BEACH TOUR TAOYUAN OPEN IN CHINESE TAIPEI
Taoyuan, Chinese Taipei, August 25, 2024 – Thailand and Australia lock horns on Monday, the final day of the “Taichung Bank” AVC Beach Tour Taoyuan Open at Dayuan Beach Volleyball Court here, as only Thais and Aussies powered their ways into much-anticipated men’s and women’s semifinals of the four-day competition. Three Australian teams advanced to...
AVC BEACH TOUR TAOYUAN OPEN IN CHINESE TAIPEI REACHES CRUNCH TIME WITH TEAMS CONTESTING SINGLE ELIMINATION
Taoyuan, Chinese Taipei, August 24, 2024 – Thailand’s top seeds Pithak Tipjan/Poravid Taovato became the first pairing to reach the men’s quarterfinals of the double-gender “Taichung Bank” AVC Beach Tour Taoyuan Open at Dayuan Beach Volleyball Court here on Saturday, as three teams apiece from Australia and Thailand advanced to the women’s quarterfinals. The pool...
STRONG CONTENDERS OFF TO WINNING STARTS AT AVC BEACH TOUR TAOYUAN OPEN IN CHINESE TAIPEI
Taoyuan, Chinese Taipei, August 23, 2024 – Strong contenders lived up to their expectations to pull off sensational wins against lower-ranked sides on action-packed Day 1 of the double-gender “Taichung Bank” AVC Beach Tour Taoyuan Open at Dayuan Beach Volleyball Court here. A total of 28 teams from 10 countries featuring 15 men’s teams and...
AVC BEACH TOUR TAOYUAN OPEN TO KICK OFF IN CHINESE TAIPEI ON AUGUST 23
Taoyuan, Chinese Taipei, August 22, 2024 – The double-gender “Taichung Bank” AVC Beach Tour Taoyuan Open is set to take place at Dayuan Beach Volleyball Court here from August 23 to 26, with 28 teams including 15 men’s pairings ready to get on the sand to vie for men’s and women’s titles. Australia and...
FIVB PRESIDENT WELCOMES IOC PRESIDENT TO BEACH VOLLEYBALL AS BOTH VENUES HOST ROYALTY AND DISTINGUISHED GUESTS
From the IOC President and royalty to other distinguished guests and Olympians, volleyball and beach volleyball continue to wow the world IOC President Thomas Bach yesterday visited the Eiffel Tower, where he was welcomed by FIVB President Dr Ary S. Graça F° HM King Carl XVI Gustav attended the evening session to cheer on Sweden’s...
“THE GREATEST STADIUM ON EARTH”: ICONIC VENUE FOR PARIS 2024 BEACH VOLLEYBALL EARNS GLOBAL PRAISE
Fans online and in the stadium, players as well as major news outlets, have joined the appreciation for one of the world’s greatest sports settings Nestled in the heart of the city, with the iconic Eiffel Tower as its backdrop, the beach volleyball stadium at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 has been universally hailed as...
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 |