4 Teams for Volleyball World Championships Semifinals Set
The Italian women remained undefeated on Monday to join the Dutch, Serbians, and Chinese in the semifinals at the 2018 Women’s Volleyball World Championships.
Italy Survives Five Setter with Japan to Claim Semifinals Spot
Italy stayed perfect on the World Championships with its 10th straight victory to eliminate Japan from contention on Monday as 19-year old Paola Egonu turned in a match-high 36 points.
Sloetjes’ 38 Points Rally Dutch from Down 2-0 to Eliminate USA from Worlds
Morrison, formerly an assistant with the U.S. Women’s National Team, solved the puzzle his predecessors had been unable to and sent him home country packing in the race to defend their world title.
Boskovic Piles Up 24 Points in Return, Paces Serbia to Sweep of Japan
Serbia snapped its two-match losing skid on Sunday with a sweep of Japan to open Pool G play in the Final Six at the FIVB Women’s World Championships.
China, the US, and the Darkhorse Dutch in Pool H (Predictions)
China and the United States will open up Pool H with their 4th meeting of the summer.
A Host and 2 Juggernauts in Pool G at the Women’s World Championships
Italy and their libero Beatrice Parrocchiale (above) have owned the 2018 FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Championships so far.
Tijana Boskovic Will Play for Serbia in Final 6 after Abdominal Injury
Tijana Boskovic missed her team’s last 2 matches, both losses, but participated in training on Saturday and is ready to go for the Final 6.
Wilfredo Leon Won’t Play at the 2019 Nations League Tournament
The FIVB is holding firm on their 2-year probation for Leon to change his sporting citizenship, meaning we won’t see him at a major championship until the European Championships.
After WCH Title, Poland Can Now Integrate Leon With A Clear Conscience
Whenever a star player becomes a naturalized citizen of another country in other to play in major international championships, it is always a topic of deep controversy.
“We Need Support, Not Hatred” – Bulgaria’s Captain Hristina Ruseva
Bulgaria’s women’s national volleyball team has not had the same success as its male counterpart historically