F I V B  FEDERATION INTERNATIONALE DE VOLLEYBALL back ARCHIVED VOLLEYBALL NEWS More 2006 World Championship news More 2005 World League News More 2005 World Grand Prix News More 2005 Junior Men's U21 World Championship News More 2005 Junior Women’s U20 World Championship News More 2005 Youth Boys' U19 World Championships News More 2005 Youth Women's (U18) World Championship News August 2005 August 7, 2005 – USA men win Americas Cup Championship over Brazil August 6, 2005 – USA Men Edge Argentina to Reach Americas Cup Championship Match August 4, 2005 – USA men sweep Cuba to even Americas Cup record August 3, 2005 – Canada defeats USA men in America's Cup opener August 2, 2005 – USA men face Canada in America’s Cup opener July 2005 July 31, 2005 - Full squad of USA men defeat Argentina in series finale July 28, 2005 - Fourth time a charm for Argentina vs. USA men July 27, 2005 - USA men win third-straight match vs. Argentina July 24, 2005 - USA men win second-straight over Argentina July 23, 2005 - USA men defeat Argentina to begin five-match tour July 21, 2005 - USA men travel to Argentina for five friendly matches July 14, 2005 - Men’s world rankings - Top six remain unchanged   June 2005 June 27, 2005 - The best offer of Volleyball and Beach Volleyball on Eurosport & Eurosport 2! French Spanish June 12, 2005 - Netherlands win International Sports Invitational Volleyball Championship June 11, 2005 - USA men sweep China, play for ISI Championship vs. Holland June 10, 2005 - Netherlands clinch top seed for International Sports Invitational semifinals June 9, 2005 - USA men earn first International Sports Invitational win June 8, 2005 - Netherlands hold off USA to post International Sports Invitational win June 6, 2005 - USA women sweep Brazilian second team to give Lang Ping first win June 5, 2005 - USA men sweep Netherlands in tour finale June 4, 2005 - Brazil (1st team) beat Italy to claim Aosta Volley Trophy June 4, 2005 - Brazil (2nd team) defeat USA women in Lang Ping’s first match as coach June 3, 2005 - Brazil & Italy maintain excellent form ahead of World Grand Prix June 3, 2005 - Netherlands rebound to beat Team USA, 3-1, in Idaho June 3, 2005 - China claim title at the China International Women's Volleyball Tournament June 2, 2005 - Brazil (1st team) & Serbia and Montenegro claim second scalps June 2, 2005 - China and Cuba to meet again in another final June 2, 2005 - USA women begin season against Brazil (2nd team) on Thursday June 2, 2005 - Salmon, Polster guide USA men to season-opening win June 1, 2005 - Last year's World Grand Prix finalists in top form June 1, 2005 - China, Cuba, Japan, Netherlands into semis in China June 1, 2005 - USA men’s Volleyball roster set for International Sports Invitational June 1, 2005 - USA Men open season against Netherlands May 2005 May 31, 2005 - Three more WGP teams in action May 31, 2005 - China claim second win at Dalian International May 30, 2005 - Second Leg of China’s International Women Volleyball Tournament starts May 28, 2005 - China beat Cuba to claim international tournament crown May 26, 2005 - China, Bulgaria, Dominican Republic join Cuba in semis May 25, 2005 - Cuba enter semis, China unbeaten at international women's tournament May 24, 2005 - China, Cuba claim opening victories at international women's tournament May 23, 2005 - International women's Volleyball tournament starts Tuesday at Chinese Port May 20, 2005 - Chen confirms, ahead of International Masters Tournament, Ruirui won’t play in 2005 May 18, 2005 - Dominican Republic continue preparation in China May 09, 2005 - Lang Ping era begins for USA women’s national Volleyball team May 06, 2005 - All eyes on two new Brazilian liberos May 02, 2005 - Leggeri rested for 2005 - Bonitta   April 2005 April 30, 2005 - Chinese women to start busy 2005 season April 28, 2005 - USA women to host Brazil to start 2005 season April 26, 2005 - Puerto Rico and Argentina to play friendly matches April 14, 2005 - USA invites 33 athletes to train with women's national team April 07, 2005 - Macau in full preparation mode   March 2005 March 29, 2005 - USA men to face the Netherlands to start ’05 season March 26, 2005 - Egypt join Japan & Brazil in final round Tournament Page March 19, 2005 - Sensational win seals Egyptian ticket to final round in Japan Tournament Page March 19, 2005 - Dominican Republic and China sign cooperation agreement March 17, 2005 - Chinese women’s team receives national award March 14, 2005 - Sykora backs new USA coach March 11, 2005 - Dominican Republic and China will play 23 training matches March 07, 2005 - Argentina confirm World League line up March 06, 2005 - Chinese Taipei heads off Indonesia for tournament honours Tournament Page March 01, 2005 - Lang Ping pleased with USA women's national team tryout March 01, 2005 - Montali reveals World League squad for 2005 February 2005 February 28, 2005 - Lang Ping to pick US women's Volleyball team February 21, 2005 - China names new national women's squad February 19, 2005 - Poland name World League squad February 16, 2005 - USA Men to Compete at Inaugural Pacific Rim Sports Summit February 15, 2005 - Argentina coach heads for sight seeing tour of Europe February 11, 2005 - France name World League squad February 07, 2005 - USA Women name new coach February 03, 2005 - Portugal welcomes new men’s coach February 03, 2005 - Hugh McCutcheon Selected as New USA Men’s National Coach January 2005 January 20, 2005 - World League the key to French future - Blain January 16, 2005 - Women-Spain Qualify for Second Round Tournament page January 15, 2005 - Men-England Qualify for Second Round Tournament page   September 2004 World Grand Prix European Qualification September 26, 2004 - Poland and Germany join Netherlands in WGP qualifying September 25, 2004 - Netherlands claim first World Grand Prix spot  September 23, 2004 - Germany & Netherlands collect win number three September 22, 2004 - Germany & Netherlands remain undefeated September 21, 2004 - Netherlands knock over European champs September 15, 2004 - Russia excluded from World Grand Prix September 02, 2004 - China and Brazil top new Volleyball World Rankings   August 2004 August 2004 - Olympic Games Click here for all the news July - August 2004 World Grand Prix Click here for all the news   July 2004 July - August 2004 World Grand Prix Click here for all the news June - July 2004 World League Click here for all the news June 2004 June - July 2004 World League Click here for all the news June 11, 2004 - Montreux Volley Masters celebrated in style June 10, 2004 - Record number of 165 teams register for 2006 Volleyball World Championships Spanish French May 2004 May 26, 2004 - World Congress decisions that have rendered the FIVB more united and stronger than ever French Spanish  More World Congress News May 19, 2004 - World Championships Deadline Nears Spanish French Olympic Qualification Tournaments - Men May 30, 2004 – Netherlands claim final Olympic ticket Match Reports Day Two Report Day Two Match Reports Day One Report Day One Match Reports May 30, 2004 - Australia join France at Olympics Match Reports & Tournament info Final Standings May 27, 2004 – What the coaches say May 23, 2004 - Poland Claim Olympic Qualifying Spot Match Reports Day Two Report Day Two Match Reports Day One Report Day One Match Reports May 23, 2003 - France Outlasts Canada Match Reports & Tournament info May 20, 2004 - What the coaches said World Olympic Qualification Tournament - Women May 17, 2004 - Japan, Korea, Russia & Italy Qualify For Athens May 05, 2003 - Tokyo eyes up opening World Olympic qualifier Qualified women's teams Tokyo May 04, 2004 - Cuba even the score against Portugal May 04, 2004 - Portugal overcome Cuba for friendly win May 04, 2004 – USA Volleyball Saddened by loss of former President May 03, 2004 - Greeks impress in Olympic build-up May 03, 2004 - Preparation the key for Cuban women Spanish   April 2004 April 30, 2004 - USA boosted by return of veterans April 29, 2004 – Japan suffer series loss April 27, 2004 - USA double-up against Japan April 25, 2004 - USA recover to down Japan in thriller April 25, 2004 – Russia sweep to Yeltsin Cup victory April 21, 2004 – Azerbaijan continue to torment USA April 21, 2004 - USA women enjoy victory over Croatia April 16, 2004 - Teams gearing up for crucial qualifiers April 16, 2004 - Canada regrouping ahead of qualifier April 13, 2004 - Korean Men confident in qualifying April 11, 2004 – China prove too strong for Japan April 10, 2004 - Asian Junior Championships draw announced April 05, 2004 – Al-Ahly retain trophy   March 2004 Olympic Qualification Tournaments - Men March 26, 2004 - Iran aiming high March 16, 2004 - Dutch announce preparation schedule March 15, 2004 - Schedule confirmed Japan Men's schedule Spain Men's schedule Portugal Men's schedule March 12, 2004 - Thai coach predicts Olympic struggle March 04, 2004 - China recall veterans for Olympic Qualification tournament March 03, 2004 - Puerto Rico unveil lineup March 03, 2004 - Portugal squad revealed for Olympic qualifier March 03, 2004 - France name squad for Tokyo March 01, 2004 - Horstink, Kooistra and Cristina back for the Netherlands 2004 World League March 29, 2004 -  French reveal World League squad More 2004 World League News March 26, 2004 – World League Finals venue well on course French Spanish March 19, 2004 -  Return of Rodrigues boosts Brazil Pre-season 2004 World League News 2004 World Grand Prix March 22, 2004 - Thailand looking for improved performance 2004 Olympic Games in Athens March 12, 2004 - Thai coach predicts Olympic struggle March 04, 2004 - Olympic Games preparation right on track   February 2004 Olympic Qualification Tournaments - Men February 24, 2004 – Portugal coach says group is “difficult but beatable” February 23, 2004 – Drawing of lots completed French  Spanish Photogallery   Qualified women's teams Qualified men's teams Qualification process February 19, 2004 – Teams confirmed for Drawing of Lots Olympic Qualification Tournaments - Women February 23, 2004 – Drawing of lots completed French  Spanish Photogallery   February 16, 2004 – Thai women gear up for Olympic Qualification February 11, 2004 -  Feng Kun gears up for the Olympics  Story courtesy of Beijing Today. February 05, 2004 -  Chinese women undergo intensive training January 2004 Olympic Qualification Tournaments January 2004 - Eight Women's Teams and Eight Men's Teams Qualified for the Olympic Games in Athens Spn January 11, 2004 -  South America Men - Argentina seal Olympic spot January 11, 2004 -  South America Women - Dom Republic claim Athens ticket   January 10, 2004 -  NORCECA Men - USA grab Olympic spot Tournament News Spanish January 10, 2004 -  Europe Women - Germany qualify for Athens  Tournament News January 10, 2004 -  Europe Men - Russia claim ticket to Athens Tournament News January 10, 2004 -  Africa Men - Tunisia claim Olympic ticket  Tournament News January 10, 2004 -  Africa Women - Superb Kenya gain Olympic spot  Tournament News   December 2003 December 22, 2003 -  NORCECA Women - Cuba qualifies for Athens Spanish  December 15, 2003 -  Asia Men & Women - Japan to host Tournament December 05, 2003 -  Volleyball on the road to recovery in Iraq November 2003 2003 World Cups in Japan November 27, 2003 - World Cups a huge success - President Spanish November 29, 2003, Tokyo, Japan -  Inaugural World Cup win for Brazil Spanish   November 15, 2003 –  USA joins China and Brazil at the Olympics  Spanish German Men's World Cup Women's World Cup Nov. 14, 2003 - FIVB President receives Prince Takamado Memorial Prize Spn  Fre Ger October 2003 October 23 - Spain granted last vacancy in 2004 World League French Spanish German October 25 - Four more inductees into Hall of Fame   September 2003 FIVB $15 Million World League Sept 28, 2003 -  Restructuring sharpens competition & lifts quality Spanish French German NORCECA Men's Continental Championship September 30, 2003 - USA wins Norceca title 3-1 against Canada Spanish September 29, 2003 - USA and Canada secure World Cup Berths Spanish September 28, 2003 - Mexico & Cuba join Canada & USA in semifinals September 27, 2003 - Day Three: Canada and USA win Group Tables Spanish September 26, 2003 - USA heads for advancement Spanish September 25, 2003 - Cuba and USA start with victories Spanish September 24, 2003 - USA first to arrive in Mexico September 24, 2003 - Seven Teams to do battle Spanish September 16, 2003 - USA counting down to Championship NORCECA Women's Continental Championship September 19, 2003 - Yumilka Ruiz elected the MVP Spanish September 18, 2003 - USA wins gold Cuba & Dom Republic follow Spanish  September 18, 2003 - Cuba and USA qualify for the World Cup Spanish September 17, 2003 - Cuba and Canada move to semifinals Spanish September 16, 2003 - USA book semifinal spot with win over Cuba Spanish September 15, 2003 - Dominican Republic edge out Canada Spanish September 14, 2003 - Dominican Republic overcome Puerto Rico Spanish September 14, 2003 – Mexico’s Withdrawal Postpones Start for USA September 13, 2003 - Continental Championship start Sunday Spanish French September 12, 2003 - Canada Women’s team departs for NORCECA Champs September 9, 2003 – USA Roster announced for Women’s NORCECA Zone Championship   Asian Women's Continental Championship September 27, 2003 - China Wins Gold Medal; China, Korea to World Cup September 26, 2003 - China to meet Japan in Final September 25, 2003 - No surprises in quarterfinals September 24, 2003 - Group Competition comes to an end September 23, 2003 - China keeps clean sheet September 22, 2003 - China enters Top Eight September 21, 2003 - Stronger teams continue to dominate September 20, 2003 - Japan takes revenge on Thailand Asian Men's Continental Championship September 12, 2003 - South Korea retain title Final results and standings September 11, 2003 China, S. Korea to vie for title September 11, 2003 Unbeaten China one step away from title September 09, 2003 Japan out of top four September 09, 2003 South Korea eliminate Japan September 09, 2003 China keep a clean sheet September 08, 2003 Asian triangle victorious September 07, 2003 Japan cruise into quarter-final round September 07, 2003 S. Korea overpower Bahrain September 06, 2003 China win second straight September 05, 2003 India Upset Korea, China Sweep Kazakhstan August 29, 2003 - China Targets Top Three at Asian Men's Championship August 09, 2003 - Asian Men's Volleyball Championship to be held in China South American Men's Continental Championship September 07, 2003 - Brazil and Venezuela claim World Cup spots September 05, 2003 - Venezuela secures spot in World Cup September 05, 2003 - Brazil men march on September 03, 2003 - Brazil makes it two from two September 02, 2003 - Brazil makes good start South American Women's Continental Championship September 07, 2003 - Brazil and Argentina book places for World Cup September 06, 2003 - Argentina and Brazil unbeaten September 04, 2003 - Argentina down Peru as Championship begins August 2003 South American Men's Continental Championship August 29, 2003 - Argentina returns with new coach August 29, 2003 - South American Men's Continental Championship starts next week South American Women's Continental Championship August 31, 2003 - Peru qualify for Women's South American Championship July 2003 July 14, 2003 - Brazil number one after World League triumph Full ranking list Sp Ge July 31 - New Coach for Brazil’s National Women’s Team July 25 - New national coach for Serbia and Montenegro July 03 - Fourth Japanese to enter U.S. Hall of Fame   June 2003 FIVB $15 million World League June 21 - Czech Republic take unchanged lineup into key matches   Spanish June 20 - Czech Republic expecting to seal Finals spot   Spanish June 20 - Netherlands aiming for two wins despite Schuil absence   Spanish June 19 - D Day for Pool D  Spanish German June 19 - Japan aiming to go out on a high     Spanish June 19 - German coach says Portugal match a "must win" affair   Spanish   German June 18 - Silva lining to latest Portuguese side    Spanish June 16 - Blain names lineup for French trip to Japan   Spanish June 15 - Russia and Brazil remain giant killers in Intercontinental Round Spanish  German June 15 - Six consecutive wins for League newcomer Czech Republic Spanish German  Standings June 13 - FIVB $15 million World League – Week 5, Friday    Spanish   June 12 - Portugal prepare to host eight-time World League winners Italy    Spanish June 12 - Brazilian coach conscious of German threat   Spanish German June 12 - Blain names top World League lineup for Greece  Spanish June 11 - FIVB $15 million World League - Crunch time for Pool D   Spanish German June 11 - Liefke puts heart problem behind him Spanish  German June 11 - Serbia and Montenegro aim to secure World League Finals spot   Spanish June 11 - Captains to miss Germany-Brazil WL clash  German  Spanish  Portuguese June 8 - FIVB $15million World League - Two surprise Week 4 leaders  Spanish  German June 7 - FIVB $15million World League - Big guns shine through    Spanish June 6 - FIVB $15million World League - A night of surprises    Spanish June 6 - Moculescu hoping to claim for Italian scalp June 6 - Goedkoop eyes World League Final Round this weekend June 4 - FIVB World League - Week 4 - Table toppers set for showdown   Spanish June 4 - Nalbert rested for Brazilian trip to Portugal  Spanish   Portuguese June 1 - FIVB World League - Week 3-Italy splits matches with Brazil  Spanish Other Volleyball News June 24 - Women's European Champs draw Spanish June 9, 2003 - Draw confirmed for Boys' Under-19 World Championship Spanish June 4, 2003 - FIVB welcomes Poland as hosts of Girls' U18 World Championship Spanish French   May 2003 May 31 - FIVB $15 Million World League- Week 3 - Russia scores two victories over Spain Spanish May 29 - Czech side confident going into first home encounter in World League Spanish May 28 - FIVB $15 million World League Preview Week 3 - Heavyweights clash in Pool B  Spanish May 28 - Antiga on comeback as Blain rings the changes for France Spanish May 28 - Brazil men's and women's teams destined for Europe Spanish May 28 - Spain make changes to face Russia Spanish May 28 - Goedkoop hopes for clean sheet against Cuba Spanish May 28 - No illusions for Bulgaria Spanish May 28 - Serbia and Montenegro aim for improved performance Spanish  May 27 - Japan prepare to host Greece     Spanish May 26 - Brazil taught us a lesson - German coach     German    Spanish May 26 - Men's U21  Women's U20   May 26 - Venezuela qualifies for Women's U20 World Championship May 25 - World League Intercontinental Round action - Week 2      Spanish    German May 24 - Titans triumph in Saturday World League action     Spanish   German   French May 23 - Night of surprises as World League gets fully underway May 23 - New Book on Volleyball Medicine May 23 - German coach admits World League Pool is tough    German Spanish May 23 - New Italian coach pleased with spirit    Spanish May 23 - Spain set to face Poland without De la Fuente and Gens     Spanish May 23 - Nummerdor named in Netherlands lineup May 23 - FIVB World Grand Prix - Most important annual women's tournament goes ahead; Moves to Europe because of SARS Crisis French German Spanish May 22 - Portugal hopeful of promising World League start    Spanish May 22 - Hübner out of Germany's opening World League matches    German  Spanish May 21 - World League - Preview Week Two: All four Pools in action Spanish French German May 21 - No changes for France May 21 - Serbia and Montenegro name side for World League opener May 21 - Portugal and Cuba finish World League preparations May 21 - Poland complete World League warm-up May 20 - Czech Republic after World League improvement May 20 - Venezuela prepare to host World League champions May 19 - Brazil ready for opening World League matches May 19 - Thailand forms new team for 2003 World Grand Prix May 18 - World League - France & Greece reap double victories in week 1 Spanish German French May 16 - Greece aiming for World League repeat in opening matches May 16 - France set for opening World League match May 15 - France name lineup for opening World League match May 14 - World League - Early start for Pool D; action guaranteed   Spanish French May 12 - Netherlands captain to have injured shoulder examined May 09 - Portugal eye key clash with Slovakia   Pool 4 table May 08 - Belgium beats the Netherlands for a second time    First Game report May 07 - Antiga anguish over European qualifying May 07 - Brazil finish unbeaten against Spain   Match stats  Game one report  Game one stats May 05 - Russia the ones to beat - Giovane May 05 - Decision in about three weeks on World Grand Prix Spanish French German May 04 -