Belgium and Argentina Win in Pool A, Belgium Qualifies For Round 2
Simon Van De Voorde helped Belgium secure a win over the Dominican Republic and a spot in the next round.
Italy Sweeps Japan 3-0 In Front of Capacity Crowd to Open World Champs
The Foro Italico Center Court played as a spectacular sunset backdrop for the opening match of the 2018 FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championships.
The 2018 Men’s Volleyball World Championships Includes Outdoor Venue
Italy’s Foro Italico, typically used for clay court tennis, will host the opening match of the 2018 FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship on Sunday.
Without Leading Scorer, Thai Women Advance to Play China for Gold
The loss of one star, plus the return of another, saw Thailand into the gold medal match for the first time in tournament history.
Japan, China, Thailand, and South Korea W. Advance at 2018 Asian Games
All four matches ended in 3-0 sweeps, with only 4 of those 12 sets seeing the losing team push even into the 20s before defeat.
Conegliano Brings on Transfer in Japanese Star Miyu Nagaoka
Japan National Team outside hitter Miyu Nagaoka is headed to the Italian Serie A1 and Imoco Volley Conegliano.
Qatari Men Outlast Japan in Asian Games Quarterfinals Marathon
The win for Qatar keeps their magical tournament run alive, and eliminates defending silver medalists Japan from podium contention.
The W. Volleyball Championship Bracket is Set at the 2018 Asian Games
Led by 7 kills from Yuki Ishii (#7), Japan had a clinical display of international volleyball to close pool play in Jakarta.
Iran Thumps China 3-0 to Advance to Asian Games Men’s Semis
Iranian captain Saeid Marouf was not expected to play in this tournament because of injury; now, he’s led his team back to the semi-finals.
Men’s Indoor Volleyball Tournament Ripe for Chaos at 2018 Asian Games
Japanese captain Masahiro Yanagida (above) will lead his team into the 2018 Asian Games as favorites.