FIVB Men’s Challenger Cup: Czech Republic Wins Pool B; Estonia Downs Kazakhstan
Czech Republic blocked their way to the Pool B win and Estonia improved to 1-1 on day two.
#VNL Pool Preview: Brazil, Poland, Argentina, Australia
Australia is the only team of the three coming into the week on a victory, having found its stride, going 3-0 in South Korea, while the rest of the Pool 17 teams are looking to snap three-match losing streaks.
Winner of FIVB Men’s/Women’s Challenger Cups to Earn Bid to 2019 #VNL
An adjustment to the rule will have the winners of the Challenger Cup go directly to the 2019 Volleyball Nations League.
FIVB Women’s Challenger Cup: Colombia Surprises Peru; Bulgaria Wins 3-0
Colombia blocked host-nation Peru into submission as they and Bulgaria earned opening day sweeps.
Former Penn State Star Abby Detering Signs In France With Venelles
The move to the French league is a clear upgrade for Abby’s career
Oregon Ducks Graduate Taylor Agost Signs 1st Pro Contract In Germany
Agost is ready for her first professional adventure
FIVB Men’s Challenger Cup: Portugal & Czech Republic Get Opening Sweeps
Portugal gave the home crowd plenty to cheer about as they along with Czech Republic earned opening day sweeps.
CEV, Mikasa In Talks to Extend Contract Past 2020
Mikasa president Yuji Saeki and general manager Daisuke Akiyama were in Luxembourg to meet with CEV President Aleksandar Boricic to discuss the future of their partnership.
Ground is Broken for Lokomotiv’s New Home in Novosibirsk
Several high ranking officials took part in the “first stone” ceremony marking the beginning of construction of a facility which will house the Lokomotiv Volleyball Club and Russian national teams.
Italy Announces Roster for #VNL Week 5 With a Surprise Omission
The Italian National Team has announced their roster for Week 5 of the Volleyball Nations League. How will they fare without Osmany Juantorena against the top 3 teams in the tournament?