Canadian National Teamer Brianna Beamish Joins Swiss Side
Beamish has spent time as a libero for Canada’s National Team, but is being brought to Dudingen as an outside hitter, where she played in college.
Tuesday Marks 100 Year Anniversary of Arrival of Volleyball in Italy
Now represented by 2 of the most powerful national teams in the world, volleyball was spread across the world in the 1910s as a byproduct of World War I.
North Florida Setter Carinne Turner Goes Pro, Signs in France
Former University of North Florida standout Carinne Turner has become the 2nd Turner sister to go pro in volleyball after signing with…
Italy Calls Up 18 to Women’s World Championship Training Camp
Elena Pietrini, the MVP of last year’s U18 World Championships, has been called up to the Italian National Team training camp.
Italy Announces Friendlies, Men’s World Championship Training Roster
Simone Anzani (above) and Italy will play a pair of friendlies against world #25 the Netherlands in early August.
Iran Sends Female Referee to Asian U20 Men’s Volleyball Championships
Three female referees, including one from Iran (middle), are working matches at the 2018 U20 Asian Men’s Volleyball Championship in Bahrain.
Saeid Marouf Suffers Knee Injury; Expected to Miss Asian Games
More will be known after results from an MRI, but Marouf is expected to miss the upcoming Asian Games.
Cal to Build New Beach Volleyball Facility
As part of a $30 million athletics construction package, Cal will build a new beach volleyball facility with permanent spectator seating in addition to a major renovation to its beach volleyball stadium.
3-Time Olympian Xu Yunli Returns to Chinese National Team Training
If Xu is able to play at the 2018 World Championships, it will provide China with badly-needed depth at middle blocker.
Zhang Changning Returns to Chinese Roster After Ankle Surgery
Zhang missed the Nations League, but is included on China’s roster for the Asian Games. So too is Yi Lingling, though she’s been moved to a different position.
