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CSV
Congress reelects its President and
Executive Committee
Rio de Janeiro, Brasil,
11 March, 2005 - The 58th Congress of the South-American
Volleyball Confederation, which took place at the beginning of
March in Rio de Janeiro, reelected by acclamation the current
President Ary Graça Filho and the Executive Committee, formed by
Rafael Lloreda (COL), Ricardo Vorphal (CHI), Roberto Escobar
(PAR), Judith Rodriguez (VEN) and Renata Araújo Lopez Blauth (BRA),
for another mandate until 2007.
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South American Women's
Junior Tournament
Brazil
still rules in South-American women's junior Volleyball
La Paz, Bolivia, October 30, 2004 -
With a 3-0 win over Argentina (26-18, 25-17, 25-18), last
Friday, in La Paz, Bolivia, Brazil conquered the South-American
Women's Junior title for the 13th time. In front of five
thousand spectators at the "Julio Borelli Viteritto" stadium,
the Brazilians made use of their experience and their powerful
attacks to overcome their opponents in 73 minutes.
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Brazil and
Argentina play for the South-American women's junior title
La Paz, Bolivia,
October 29, 2004 - Friday 29th October at the Julio Borelli
gymnasyum, in La Paz, Bolivia, Brazil and Argentina will fight
for the title of the XVII South-American Women's Junior
Tournament. Current champions, the Brazilians fight for their
13th triumph in their category.
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Brazil in
search of the title, at the XVII South American women's Junior
tournament
La Paz, Bolivia, October 28, 2004 - After resting
in the second round, the Brazilian national team went back on
the court last night (Wednesday) and defeated Peru 3-0 ( 25-16,
25-16 and 25-23 ) at the XVII South-American Women's Junior
Tournament, played in La Paz, Bolivia. The green and yellow side,
led by capitain Veronica Brito,Natalia Manfrin and Cristina Caye
needed only 69 minutes to confirm its second win in the
tournament.
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VENEZUELA
LEADS THE XVII SOUTH-AMERICAN WOMEN'S JUNIOR TOURNAMENT
La Paz, Bolivia, October 27, 2004 -
After defeating Bolivia 3-0 ( 25-14, 25-14, 26-24) Venezuela
reached the top of the table at the XVII South-American Women's
Junior Volleyball Tournament. In the round opener, at the "Julio
Borelli Viteritto" gymnasium, in La Paz, Argentina beat Peru 3-1
(25-16, 21-25 , 25-18, 25-13).
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Venezuela
and Brazil win the opening matches
La Paz, Bolivia, October 26, 2004 -
The XVII South American Women's Junior Tournament started on
Monday October 25 in La Paz, Bolivia, with two comfortable wins
by the national sides from Venezuela and Brazil. In the opening
match, Venezuela defeated Peru 3-0 ( 25-16, 25-16, 25- 12).
Later, the Brazilians upset the hosts, scoring 3-0 (25- 13.
25-13, 25-17) against Bolivia.
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XVII South
American Women's Junior Tournament starts in Bolivia
October 26, 2004 - The
city of La Paz, Bolivia, hosts the XVII South-American Women's
Junior Tournament, from the 25 to the 29th October. National
teams from Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Peru and Venezuela will
be fighting for the title as well as for a spot at the World
Championship, which will take place in Turkey, in July 2005.
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South American Men's
Junior Championship
Brazil the champion again
Santiago, Chile, October 03, 2004 - The
Brazilian junior national team confirmed on Sunday its
continental supremacy by defeating Argentina 3-1 (25-20, 20-25,
25-20, 26-24) in the final of the XVII South American Men's
Junior Vollyeball Tournament, which took place in Santiago. In
the bronze medal match, Venezuela beat Chile 3-0 (25-21,25-12,
25-17).
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Dream final sees Brazil v
Argentina showdown
Santiago, Chile,
October 2, 2004 - The Brazilian and Argentinean national teams
qualified for the final of the XVII South Amrican Men's Junior
Championship after beating Venezuela and Chile respectively in
the semifinals on Saturday.
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Brazil,
Venezuela, Chile & Argentina through to semifinals
Santiago, Chile,
October 1, 2004 - Favourites Brazil and Argentina were joined by
Venezuela and Chile in the semifinals of the XVII South American
Men's Volleyball Tournament after the latest matches on Friday.
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Venezuela make
late run for final round
Santiago, Chile,
September 30, 2004 - Following defeat to Argentina on Thursday,
Venezuela took an important step towards their goal of reaching
the final round of the South American Men's Junior Volleyball
Tournament after defeating Colombia 3-0 on Thursday.
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Brazil beats
Chile in the match of the day
Santiago, Chile,
September 29, 2004 - Despite some fantastic support from the
home fans, Chile suffered their first defeat of the South
American Men's Junior Championship when they went down to the
power of favourites Brazil 3-0 (25-18, 25-12, 25-18).
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Chile and
Argentina go top of respective pools
Santiago, Chile,
September 28, 2004 - Hosts Chile and Argentina jumped to the
lead in their respective groups after the latest round of
matches at the XVIII South American Men's Junior Volleyball
Championship on Tuesday.
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Chile,
Paraguay, Argentina and Colombia win opening matches
September 27, 2004 -
Hosts Chile made the perfect start in the South-American men's
junior Volleyball Championship defeating Bolivia in straight
sets 25-22, 25-21, 25-17 on Monday.
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Full complement
of teams gunning for title
September 26, 2004 -
For the first time in the history of the South American Men's
Junior Championship the 10 national teams of the South American
Confederation (CSV) will take part in the sub-continental
competition, which starts on Monday in Santiago, Chile.
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XVI South
American Men's Youth Volleyball Tournament
Argentina in Red Hot Form
July 9, 2004 -
Argentina showed their top form at the right moment jumping
ahead in a very difficult match against Venezuela, winning 3-1
(25-23), (21-25), (26-24), (25-20) in the XVI South American
Men's Youth Volleyball Tournament, which is being played in Cali
, and, with six points won, is still neck to neck with Brazil in
pursuit of the title.
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South American U-15
Championships
Brazil beat
rivals en route to success
Guayaquil, Ecuador, May 05, 2004 - Defending champions Brazil
defeated rivals Argentina by 3-1 to win the girl’s Volleyball
Under-15 South American championships in Guayaquil, Ecuador. As
both teams reached the final of the tournament, they are each
guaranteed a place at the World Championships to be held in
Germany.
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May 03,
2004 -
Brazil display strength in title defense
FIVB International News
Peru given
grand presidential welcome
 March
11, 2004 - The national women's team of Peru and President of
the Peruvian Volleyball Federation César Vértiz Mezzano was
hosted by the Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo earlier this
month following their brave efforts to qualify for the Athens
Olympic Games at the South American Continental Olympic
Qualifying tournament in January. Despite an initial five-set
defeat to Venezuela, the courageous Peruvian side recorded a
dramatic four-set victory over Argentina, their first win over
their neighbours since 1995, before missing out on a qualifying
spot after losing to the Dominican Republic - special invitees
from Norceca - in the final match of the tournament.
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Pic:The Peruvian President, Alejandro
Toledo, with the national women's team of Peru and
President of the Peruvian Volleyball Federation César Vértiz
Mezzano
The CSV 100 percent behind the FIVB and its President Acosta
Monday, February 17, 2004
-The 57th Congress of the South American Volleyball
Confederation (CSV) with the Presidents and representatives of
the 11 national confederations met last weekend in the city of
Saquarema, Rio of Janeiro, Brazil. In the first official meeting
carried out under the management of the CSV President Ary Graça
Filho, the confederation members signed a letter of support to
the FIVB President Dr. Rubén Acosta, and to the imposed
sanctions on former CSV President, Luis Moreno, and to Mario
Goijman, former President of the Argentina Confederation. The
document also affirmed the absolute approval of the leadership
of President Graça from Brazil.
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Spanish
French
South American Confederation Grant Recognition to
FE.V.A.
Monday, February 16,
2004 - The South American Volleyball
Confederation (CSV) has confirmed their
acceptance of "the provisional affiliation of the
Federation of Argentinean Volleyball (FE.V.A.)
until its final recognition is approved in the
FIVB World Congress.” The congress of the CSV,
during their meeting in Sacuarema, Brazil on
Friday and Saturday, decided to adopt the
decision of the FIVB Executive Committee and the
Board of Administration taken in Acapulco, Mexico
at the end of January, accepting the provisional
affiliation of the FE.V.A. until its final
recognition be submitted to the FIVB World
Congress in May in Portugal.
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Spanish
FIVB and Argentina come to
agreement
Spanish
French
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Olympic
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South America Men
Emotional Argentina seal Olympic berth
 CARACAS,
Venezuela, January 11, 2004 - Two great performances
from Marcos Milinkovic and Jorge Elgueta helped
Argentina book their Athens 2004 Olympic Games spot
after beating Venezuela in straight sets 25-18, 25-19,
25-23 in the final match of the South American Men's
Olympic Qualification tournament on Sunday in Caracas.
In front of 12,000 Venezuelan fans in the Poliedro
Stadium Milinkovic and Elgueta were in sublime form
recording 17 and 15 points respectively to lead the few
Argentinean fans and players into scenes of joy after 70
minutes as the blue and whites joined Brazil as the two
South American representatives at Athens. Fabian Armoa's
team never lost focus and were particularly effective in
blocking Ernardo Gómez, keeping the Venezuelan star to
only six points.
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Tournament News Pic: Argentina rejoice in
qualifying for Athens
South America Women
Dom Republic claim Athens ticket
 CARACAS,
Venezuela, January 11, 2004 - Pan American champions the
Dominican Republic joined Brazil, the United States and
Cuba as one of the women's teams of the Americas to book
a berth at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games after defeating
Peru in straight sets 25-20, 25-18, 25-21 on the final
day of the South American Women's Olympic Qualification
tournament in Caracas on Sunday. The Dominicans only
needed to win one set to claim the Olympic ticket and
that was soon in the bag despite some stern opposition
from the Peruvians. The South Americans led 15-12
through the good performance of Romanova and Chihuan but
could not keep their advantage due to the dominance of
the tall and powerful Caribbean block.
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Tournament News Pic: Juana Savinon attacks for
the Dom Republic
South America Women - Dominican Republic close in on
Olympic ticket
 CARACAS,
Venezuela, January 10, 2004 - The Dominican Republic
scored a crucial win over Venezuela in straight sets
(25-18, 25-22, 29-27) in 73 minutes on Saturday in the
Poliedro Stadium in Caracas to leave them as the only
unbeaten team and favorite to win the South American
Women's Olympic Qualification tournament and claim the
one ticket available for the Olympic Games in Athens.
The Dominicans, coached by Jorge Garbey, gave a great
show of powerful offensive coupled with a strong block
in front of 4,000 fans that supported the home team all
match. Milagros Cabral was the best player in the
Caribbean team while Desirée Glod shone for Venezuela.
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Pic: Yudelkys Bautista was in awesome form for the
Dominicans
South America Women - Peruvian hopes still alive
 CARACAS,
Venezuela, January 10, 2004 - After a dramatic five-set
defeat to Venezuela on Friday, Peru finally managed to
establish its overall game to record it's first win at
the South America Women's Olympic Qualifying tournament
with a 3-1 (30-28, 19-25, 25-15, 25-18) victory over
Argentina in 91 minutes in Poliedro Stadium on Saturday.
The victory keeps alive the brave Peruvian team's hopes
to get the ticket for the Athens Olympic Games. The last
time Peru beat Argentina was in 1995, making Saturday's
victory very sweet and is even more important
considering Peru face the current Pan American champions
the Dominican Republic in a decisive match on Sunday.
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South America Men - Argentina win again
 CARACAS,
Venezuela, January 10, 2004 - Argentina kept their
unbeaten record at the South American Men Olympic
Qualification tournament in Venezuela after beating a
young Peruvian team in straight sets 25-13, 25-15, 25-18
in 54 minutes on Saturday. Now Argentina must wait for a
decisive match against Venezuela on Sunday that will
determine the team that will join Brazil at the Olympic
Games in Athens. Argentine coach Armoa started with his
six stars Milinkovic, Elgueta, Porporatto, Ferraro,
Spajic and Giani in the first set, but then allowed the
rest of the squad to participate (Pablo Meana (libero),
Gabriel Arroyo, Jerónimo Bidegain, Camilo Soto, Santiago
Darraidou, Leonardo Patti).
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Pic: Alfredo on attack for Peru
South America Men - Venezuela too strong for Peru
 CARACAS,
Venezuela, January 9, 2004 - The combined offense of
Ernardo Gomez and Ronald Mendez gave Venezuela a
spectacular straight sets victory 25-17, 25-10, 25-15
over Peru in the last match of the first day of the
South American Men's Olympic Qualifying tournament in
Poliedro Stadium in Caracas. The hosts needed only 56
minutes to overcome their lesser fancied opponents and
stand as the favourites, with Argentina, to claim the
single ticket up for grabs for the Athens Olympic Games.
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South America Women - Good start for Venezuela
CARACAS, Venezuela, January 9, 2004 - Hosts Venezuela
opened their campaign at the South American Women's
Olympic Qualification tournament in Poliedro Stadium
with a dramatic tie-breaker victory over Peru winning
3-2 (25-20, 24-26, 25-17, 19-25, 18-16) in 110 minutes
of electrifying Volleyball here in the Poliedro Stadium
on Friday.
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South America Men - Argentina beat Chile easily
 CARACAS,
Venezuela, January 9, 2004 - Argentina crushed Chile 3-0
(25-16, 25-13, 25-14) in the opening match of the South
American Men's Olympic Qualifying tournament in Poliedro
Stadium in Caracas on Friday showing some ominous form
to the other contenders for the Olympic ticket to Athens.
It was a powerful show from the Argentine team,
considered to be the toughest rival for the favorite
Venezuelans, with the match only lasting 52 minutes.
Argentina, coached by Fabián Armoa, was superior in
every facet with stars Marcos Milinkovic, Gustavo
Porporatto, Alejandro Spajic, Jorge Elgueta, Gastón
Giani and líbero Pablo Meana all in top form.
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Pic: Argentina's Jorge Elgueta spikes against
Chile
South America Women - Dominican Republic collect first win
 Caracas,
Venezuela, January 9, 2004 - The Dominican Republic made
a great start to the Women's South American Olympic
Qualification tournament here in Poliedro Stadium in
Caracas on Friday by collecting a straight sets (25-19,
25-22, 25-17) victory over Argentina in their opening
match. In the opening match current Pan American
champion the Dominican Republic easily overcame an
Argentinean side that started with most of the players
that participated in the 2003 World Cup in Japan.
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Olympic ticket battle starts Friday
January 7, 2004 - Four teams in both the women’s and
men’s competitions will fight it out for an Olympic spot
(one for each gender) at the 2004 Games in Athens in
August and will join the already qualified Brazilian
men’s and women’s teams as South American
representatives when the South American Olympic
Qualification tournament, begins in the Poliedro Stadium
in Caracas, Venezuela on Friday.
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