France, Belgium Win in Pool I1 to Set Up Sunday Showdown
France made quick work of Canada, while Belgium edge Italy in four sets. The winners face off Sunday with a spot in the Final Six on the line.
Americans Flint/Larsen Sweep Way to Tangshan Open Semis
China’s Shuhui Wen and Xinyi Xia, Lithuania’s Ieva Dumbauskaite and Monika Poviliatyte, Czech Republic’s Martina Bonnerova and Sarka Nakladalova and Americans Kelly Larsen and Betsi Flint advanced through the first three rounds to Sunday’s semifinals.
Behrens/Schumacher, Juliana/Carol Headline Monaco One-Star Semifinals
There will be a new champion crowned as Germans Kim Behrens and Anni Schumacher, Greeks Panagiota Karagkouni and Konstantina Tsopoulou, New Zealanders Shaunna Marie Polley and Kelsie Wills and Brazilians Juliana Da Silva and Carol Horta advanced through to the semifinals with 2-0 marks.
Japan Outlasts Turkey Thanks to Ishikawa, Yanagida
Japan edged out Turkey in a back-and-forth five-setter, while China downed Australia in four sets on Day 2 of Pool G2 action.
Portugal Aces Finland in Pool H2 Win
Slovenia downed home-standing Egypt in a hotly contested sweep, while Valdir Sequiera guided Portugal to a four-set win over Finland.
American Kyle Russell Joins Berlin Recycling Volleys
Kyle Russell, a member of the U.S. Men’s national “B” team, has transferred from MKS Bedzin in the Polish league to Berlin Recycling Volleys in the German Bundesliga.
Luke Reynolds Named BR Volleys Coach
Luke Reynolds has left his assistant coaching position in the Polish league and the 32-year old will now act as head coach for the German side Berlin Recycling Volleys.
Team USA Captain, Outside Hitter Discuss Team Roles, Olympic Games
United States men’s national team players Kawika Shoji and Taylor Sander talk ambitions, contributions and Team USA in this back and forth interview with FIVB.
Russia Set to Take Four Olympians to Boris Yeltsin Cup June 26
Russia will be resting three of its leaders for the Boris Yeltsin Cup, including star Nataliya Goncharova.
Belgian Coach Interviews Self, Asks Tough Questions
In a move that most coaches probably wish they could emulate, Belgian coach Vital Heynen took the microphone and interviewed himself.
