Powerhouses Sweep Day 1 at Asian Men’s Championships
Kazakhstan’s five-set win over Qatar highlighted Day 1 action at the Asian Men’s Championships, where Japan is looking to defend its 2015 crown.
China’s Hanyu Yang Named MVP of U20 Championships
Placings were decided from 1-16 and an all-tournament team was named on the final day of the FIVB U20 World Championship.
Elite Culture, Athletes, Love for Sport Make Brazil Beach VB Great
The group talked about the many tournaments in Brazil which help build the elite culture, the dedication of the athletes and their country’s love for the sport in general.
Stanford Women Among 822 Teams Garnering AVCA Team Academic Award
A record 822 teams garnered the AVCA’s Team Academic Award for the 2016-17 season, including five who also won their respective collegiate national championship.
France’s Krou/Aye Cruise to Gold Medal at Agadir One Star
France’s Yousef Krou and Quincy Aye won their first FIVB gold medal as a pairing, topping Qatar’s Julio Cesar Nascimento Junior and Ahmed Tijan for the Agadir One Star title on Sunday.
Swiss Team Eiholzer/Gerson Grab First International Gold in Agadir
Switzerland’s Nicole Eiholzer and Dunja Gerson are international gold medalists for the first time as the second seeded Swiss side won the FIVB Agadir One Star event on Sunday.
China Wins Fourth-Straight U20 Match, Sweeps Russia for Gold Medal
China won its third U20 world championship on Sunday after sweeping Russia in Sunday’s gold medal match. The title follows U20 championships in 1995 and 2013.
Brazil’s Larissa/Talita Rally For Three-Set Win, Olsztyn Gold Medal
Brazil’s Larissa Franca and Talita Antunes captured their fourth FIVB title of the season and second straight, rallying from down a set for the gold medal.
Germany’s Bockermann/Fluggen Edge Doherty/Hyden for Olszytn Gold
Germany’s Markus Bockermann and Lars Fluggen are FIVB World Tour champions for the first time in 2017, winning the Olsztyn Open in three sets on Sunday.
Russia Survives Five Setter to Earn Gold Medal U20 Meeting with China
China and Russia each will have a shot at its third U20 world championship on Sunday after winning in Saturday’s semifinals.
