International Volleyball

Married Since 2012, Mazzanti And Ortolani Are Fighting For WCH Glory

To those who don’t know them, it’s hard to imagine that Italian outside hitter Serena Ortolani and the team’s coach Davide Mazzanti are actually a married couple

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Lipe’s Decision To Play Injured Puts Lucarreli In A Delicate Position

Brazil’s Lipe had memorable performances during this year’s WCH, even though he fought a nagging recurring elbow injury throughout the whole competition. After putting his body on the line for the team, his teammates had nothing but praise of him.

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“I Haven’t Yet Reached My Peak As A Player” – William @ 39 Yrs Old

Brazil’s silver medal campaign at the WCH had a special flavor for William Arjona

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Recently Retired, Saori Sakoda Starring As TV Commentator During WCH

One of Japan’s most important players of the last decade, the now retired Saori Sakoda is present at this year’s WCH in a different role

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2018 W. Volleyball World Championships – October 3 Summary

Eight of the 12 matches on Wednesday were decided in straight sets and five teams claimed spots in the FIVB Women’s World Championships second round.

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Thai Spiker Kongyot Ajcharaporn Exits 4th Set

The injury bug has bitten 16th-ranked Thailand once again, as spiker Kongyot Ajcharaporn exited Wednesday’s match against the United States with an ankle injury in the 4th set. The leading scorer for the Thai did not return to the match, which the 2nd-ranked Americans went on to win in 5 sets.

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Pool C: #2 USA Survives vs Shorthanded #16 Thailand

2nd-ranked United States squeaked by 16th-ranked Thailand, which was down a starter and lost its top scorer amidst the 4th set, in 5 to remain undefeated in Pool C play Wednesday.

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Pool B: #19 Canada Outlasts #25 Cuba for 1st FIVB Win

19th-ranked Canada earned its first victory of the 2018 FIVB World Championship Wednesday, besting 25th-ranked Cuba in 4 sets to keep its second round hopes alive. 7th-ranked Italy swept 12th-ranked Turkey, while top-ranked China gave its young players valuable experience in a 4-set win against 17th-ranked Bulgaria.

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Dominican Republic, Brazil, Serbia Sweep Pool D Action

Brazil secured its spot in the second round, while Kazakhstan was eliminated in Pool D on Wednesday. Brazil, the Dominican Republic and Serbia all won in sweeps.

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USOC Announces Best of September Finalists for Team USA Awards

Courtesy: United States Olympic Committee COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The United States Olympic Committee today announced finalists for the Team…

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