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.
IOC Releases Schedule for 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games
Loretta Race contributed to this report. On the day Tokyo 2020 organizers announced that new Olympic venues’ construction is on track,…
International Volleyball Hall of Fame Announces 2018 Induction Class
Current Minnesota head coach Hugh McCutcheon is being inducted for his work with the U.S. Men’s National Team and U.S. Women’s National Team, which he led to gold at the 2008 Olympics and silver at the 2012 Olympics, respectively.
Venezuelan Star Ernardo Gomez Signs In Israel To Play 19th Pro Season
Venezuelan star Ernardo Gomez has announced in his official Instagram account that he is leaving Greece’s Iraklis Chalkida to sign in Israel with Hapoel
Powerhouse Japan Takes the Asian U18 Volleyball Championship
Japanese players celebrate the win.
Asian Women’s Club Champ. – No Drama in the First Day of Playoffs
Taylor Sandbothe scored 13 points for Supreme Chonburi in a 3-0 sweep of Paykan Tehran VC in the quarterfinals. She led the match with 5 blocks to help her team reach the semifinals.
U.S. Women’s National Team Will Host Japan in Friendly on July 27th
Tustin High School will play host to the match between Japan and the U.S., which marks 2 years until the start of the 2020 Olympic Games.
Asian Women’s Club Champ. – NEC Red Rockets Top Seed Going Into Playoffs
Nanami Hirose has led the NEC Red Dragons of Japan to a first place finish in Pool A and the top seed in the playoffs at the Asian Women’s Volleyball Club Championships. They will face the winner of the Lanka Lions and CMFC in the quarterfinals.
#VNL Semifinals: Russia Makes Quick Work of Brazil to Set Finals Date with France
Russia found balance offensively and stifled the Brazilian attack to move on to the Gold Medal match.
#VNL Semifinals: Boyer Helps France Stop U.S. Men’s Rally for Finals Berth
Stephen Boyer’s 31 point outburst led France past the United States despite a comeback effort from the Americans.