Georgi Bratoev Expects To Return From Ankle Injury In January
Following an ankle injury that held him back from competing at the 2018 FIVB World Championships, Bulgaria‘s starting national team…
2018 Women’s Volleyball World Championships: Oct. 10 Daily Summary
It’s on to the 3rd round of 2018 FIVB Women’s World Championships for #1 China, #7 Italy and #3 Serbia. The final 3 slots will be determined on Thursday.
Pool F: #7 Italy, #1 China Qualify for 3rd Round of FIVB Worlds
7th-ranked Italy and top-ranked China qualified for 2018 FIVB Women’s World Championship 3rd round action with victories on Wednesday night inside Osaka Municipal Central Gymnasium. The Italians remain undefeated at 8-0 with 24 points, while the Russians stand at 7-1 with 21 points.
Serbia, Netherlands Suffer First Losses of World Championships
Serbia suffered its first loss of the World Championships, falling to Japan in four sets on Wednesday. Brazil handed the Netherlands its first loss as well to stay in the race for the Final Six.
Italy, China Joins Serbia in Final 6; United States Still Not Clinched
Italy was the only undefeated team remaining at the Women’s Volleyball World Championships after Wednesday’s matches.
OH-Turned-Libero Kelsey Robinson Leads Worlds in Reception Efficiency
Kelsey Robinson is settling in nicely to her new role as the American libero.
Matt Anderson Among USOC’s Best of September Award Winners
Indoor volleyball player Matt Anderson, shooter Caitlin Connor, and the U.S. jumping team earn Team USA Best of September accolades.
Dual-Nation Hosting Led to Change of Format for Men’s Volleyball World Championship
The 2018 Men’s Volleyball World Championships deviated from the traditional format because of the logistics involved with having two host nations, FIVB says.
Japanese Women Outdraw Italian Men in World Championship 1st Round
Sarina Koga and the Japanese women had almost 9,000 spectators per match in the opening round of the 2018 Women’s Volleyball World Championship tournament.
IOC Session Elects Nine New Members
Today, during the IOC Session in Buenos Aires, Argentina, nine new International Olympic Committee (IOC) Members were elected, three re-elected after eight years of membership and four finishing their mandate will become IOC Honorary Members.
