Volleyball Australia Re-Appoints President in Time of Turnover
In a rare sign of stability since Rio within the walls of Volleyball Australia, Craig Carracher has been re-appointed as the…
Argentina Renews Julio Velasco as Men’s National Coach Through 2020
Argentina has renewed Julio Velasco as the head coach of the Men’s National Team until the 2020 Olympics. Announced in a…
Southern Thailand Opens Up New Training Facility
The Thailand Volleyball Association president Mr. Somporn Chaibangyang and Narathiwat governor Mr. Sittichai Sakda inaugurated the new Southern Border Provinces…
Breaking Down the Draw for the 2017 European Men’s Championships
Last week’s ceremony to draw the pools for the 2017 European Men’s Championships were an event full of fanfare.
Japan and FIVB Confirm Sites for 2017 World Grand Champions Cup
The 8000 seat Nippongaishi Hall in Nagoya will play host to a round in both the men’s and women’s tournaments of the premier 2017 event.
2024 Olympic Bids Present At ANOC General Assembly
On November 15, the three cities bidding to host the 2024 Summer Olympics presented to the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC), with L.A. championing diversity, Budapest a move toward mid-sized host cities and Paris a “friendly” Games for incoming athletes.
Saskia van Hintum Resigns as Dutch Assistant Coach
Dutch women’s National Team assistant coach Saskia van Hintum has resigned her position. The 1996 Dutch Olympian as an athlete has…
16 Athletes Sanctioned For Doping In Beijing Olympic Re-Tests
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has disqualified 16 different athletes from the 2008 Beijing Olympics based on results of re-tests of their anti-doping samples. No volleyball players are among the 16.
Venezuelan National Team Captain Kervin Piñuera Dies at 25
Venezuelan men’s National Team captain Kervin Piñuera has died at 25 years old. The Venezuelan Volleyball Federation announced the passing on…
VakifBank Istanbul Opens New Facility, Spor Sarayi
The FIVB Volleyball Women’s Club World Championship bronze medalist VakifBank Istanbul have unveiled the opening of their new sports arena,…
