Crabb/Mayer Make Jinjiang Semis, Davis/Scarbrough Will Vie for Bronze
The medals race is down to four teams on each side at the Jinjiang Two-Star, with the women playing through the semifinals on Saturday and the men stopping after the quarterfinals.
Americans Win Three Pool Titles at Jinjiang Two-Star
The three American women’s teams in action are 5-1 with qualifiers Aurora Davis/Bree Scarbrough and Caitlin Ledoux/Kendra Vanzweiten each posting two wins to win their respective pools. On the men’s side, second seeded Americans Trevor Crabb/John Mayer grabbed two wins to take the Pool B title.
Americans Ledoux/Vanzwieten, Davis/Scarbrough Make Jinjiang Main Draw
Play opened at the Jinjiang Two Star with qualification action on Thursday with six men’s and six women’s teams advancing to the main draw including Americans Caitlin Ledoux/Kendra Vanzwieten and Aurora Davis/Bree Scarbrough.
Commonwealth Games Medalist Ben O’Dea Still Awaiting Shoulder Surgery
New Zealand’s Ben O’Dea has been delayed in his request for shoulder surgery by several months.
AVP Tour Adds Stop on Waikiki Beach in September
The AVP announced it is adding an eighth stop on its 2018 tour, the Hawaii Invitational on Waikiki Beach, September 14-16.
Now 43, Olympic Champion Ricardo Set To Return To FIVB’s World Tour
Ricardo says he is ready to come back to the beach at a high level
Porec Added to FIVB World Tour Schedule, But Only as 1-Star
In each of the last 3 seasons, Porec has been a part of the Majors Series, the top level of the tour. This year, it will be among the smallest events.
Dutch Beach Blocker Tom van Steenis to Miss 3 Months After Surgery
6’8″ Dutch beach volleyball national teamer Tom van Steenis is expected to miss 3 months after having an aneurysm removed from his shoulder.
Romania’s Matei/Vaida Spoil Brazilian Party with Miguel Pereira Gold
Romania’s Adriana-Maria Matei/Beata Vaida, the lone non-Brazilian team among eight semifinal teams at the Miguel Pereira One Star, spoiled the home country’s efforts at a podium sweep, winning the women’s gold on Sunday, and giving their country its first ever FIVB gold. Qualifiers Vinicius Rezende Costa Freitas/Luciano Ferreira de Paula wound up atop the men’s podium.
Brazil Grabs Seven of Eight Semifinal Spots at Miguel Periera One Star
Romania’s Adriana-Maria Matei and Beata Vaida spoiled an otherwise all-Brazilian semifinal party at the Miguel Pereira One Star on Saturday. All eight semifinalists are in search of their first FIVB World Tour gold.
