Michal Kubiak’s Illness During WCH Still A Topic A Controversy
Kubiak’s dad feared for his life during the tournament
Cuneo Rescinds Selime Ilyasoglu’s Contract After Failed Medical
Selime Ilyasoglu’s is not happy with the team’s sudden decision
Italy’s Egonu Leads All Scorers Heading into #FIVBWomensWCH Final Six
The star of the show thus far in the World Championships has been Italy’s Paola Egonu. The 19-year old has notched 182 total points (150 kills, 17 blocks, 15 aces) and also ranks among the top 10 in aces and kills.
“It’s A Pity Kurek Became A Volleyball Player” – NBA’s Marcin Gortat
WCH MVP Bartosz Kurek is a physical specimen
Italian Referee Pasquali Retires After Calling Worlds Gold Medal Match
Fabrizio Pasquali was presented with a ceremonial jersey by Italian Volleyball Federation president Bruno Cattaneo on the occasion of his last match as an international referee.
Russian Women Record Worst-Ever World Championships Finish in 2018
The Russians finished 8th at the 2018 Women’s Volleyball World Championships, which is the worst finish in the country’s history.
2018 Women’s Volleyball World Championships: Oct. 11 Daily Summary
The draw for the 3rd round of the FIVB Women’s World Championship features Italy, Japan and Serbia in Pool G and Netherlands, China and the United States in Pool H. Matches are set to begin on Oct. 14 in Noppon Gaishi Hall in Nagoya, Japan.
Pool F: #7 Italy Stays Perfect, #1 China Sends #5 Russia Packing
It’s on to the 3rd round of the 2018 FIVB Women’s World Championship for 7th-ranked Italy (9-0, 27 points), top-ranked China (8-1, 24 points) and the 2nd-ranked United States (7-2, 19 points). The Italians bested the Americans, who squeaked in after the Chinese knocked off the Russians Thursday night.
Serbia’s Boskovic, Mihajlovic Both Battling Minor Injuries
While Brankica Mihajlovic (above) has played through some knee pain, Tijana Boskovic has sat out the team’s last 2 contests with an abdominal injury.
German Captain Fromm – “It is My Last Game; My Heart is Bleeding”
It was my last game. This farewell showed what our team is about. My heart is bleeding because I have to leave, but the team will grow without me.” – German captain Maren Fromm said in the final press conference of her 11-year career with the national team.
