FIVB press releases

FIVB World Grand Prix stars to take part in Montreux Volley Masters

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:24:28 GMT

Montreux, Switzerland, February 9, 2010 – FIVB World Grand Prix 2009 runners up Russia and Beijing 2008 Olympic silver medalists USA will both be taking part in the 26th Montreux Volley Masters which will take place from June 8-13 in Montreux, Switzerland.

First SWATCH FIVB World Tour Grand Slam 100 days away

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:41:49 GMT

Lausanne, Switzerland, February 9, 2010 – The 100 day mark until the first 2010 SWATCH FIVB World Tour Grand Slam event in Rome passed on Saturday with preparations for the week-long tournament in full swing.

FIVB and CAVB in mourning after member passes away

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:40:52 GMT

Cairo, Egypt, February 8, 2010 - The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) and the Africa Volleyball Confederation (CAVB) lost one of the great pillars of Volleyball in the world after the CAVB Vice-President Mr. Abdoulaye Baba Sy passed away in the capital of Senegal in Dakar on Monday after a long fight with illness during the past two years.

Record numbers for Arab Men's Club Championship

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:37:31 GMT

Cairo, Egypt, February 9, 2010- Five African clubs will be taking part in the 28th Men’s Arab Club Championship due to be held in Cairo on February 23 to March 4.

Mario hopes for further success with Brazil

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:09:22 GMT

Sao Paulo, Brazil, February 8, 2010 – Brazilian libero Mario says he is hoping that 2010 will be equally as good, if not better than his debut season in the canary yellow last year when the world No. 1 picked up the FIVB World League and FIVB World Grand Champions Cup titles in the space of five months.

FIVB Development Commission celebrates popular Volley All Festival

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:16:46 GMT

Lausanne, Switzerland, January 7, 2010 - The FIVB Volley All Festival was an overwhelming success in 2009 attracting a record 500,000 participants across 54 countries as reported during the FIVB Development Commission meeting held at the FIVB headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland on Thursday.

Suriname named as hosts of 2010 Caribbean Championships

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:53:48 GMT

Paramaribo, Suriname, February 8, 2010 – Caribbean Zonal Volleyball President Mushtaque Mohammed announced the hosts of the Caribbean Championships on Monday, saying “there are no concerns, Suriname can host the Caribbean Cup 2010.”

Corozal one victory away from Puerto Rico title

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:46:07 GMT

Corozal, Puerto Rico, February 5, 2010 – Corozal is one victory away from revalidating their title in the Puerto Rico Men’s Superior League following a 15-25, 25-22, 25-16, 25-13 win over Guaynabo to take a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven Final Series.

Corozal crowned Puerto Rico champions

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:24:33 GMT

Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, February 7, 2010 – FIVB Men's World Club Championship 2009 participants Corozal claimed their second consecutive title and ninth overall in the Puerto Rico Men’s Superior League by defeating Guaynabo in a five-set match 3-2 (21-25, 26-24, 20-25, 25-23, 15-9) played in front of more than 5,000 spectators at Mario Morales Gymnasium on Sunday.

Home duo record second victory on Argentinean Beach Volleyball Tour

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:33:00 GMT

Rosario, Argentina, February 8, 2010 – Argentine duo Martin Conde and Pablo Del Coto picked up the third title on the Argentine Volleyball Tour on Sunday in Rosario beating fellow Argentines Pablo Suarez and Santiago Etchegaray 2-0 (21-14, 21-12) to record their second victory on the tour after success on the first leg in Mar del Plata.

AVC Technical Committees Hold Annual Meetings in Beijing

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 15:00:42 GMT

Beijing, China, February 5, 2010 – The AVC Referee Committee, Coaches Committee, Medical Committee and Development and Marketing Committee held their annual meetings in Beijing from February 3-4.

Latest International Referee list published

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:13:15 GMT

Lausanne, Switzerland, February 3, 2010 – The FIVB has unveiled its 58-strong International Referees List for 2010, which was approved by the FIVB Refereeing Commission and is expected to be ratified by the FIVB Board of Administration during its April 14-16 meeting in the Dominican Republic.

Fiji can reach FIVB level, says captain

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:15:12 GMT

Suva, Fiji, February 5, 2010 – Fijian captain and star player Anaseini Seniloli says the South Pacific country has the ability to reach FIVB level competitions.

World League stars take part in Russia's All Star match

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:19:44 GMT

Moscow, Russia, February 5, 2010 – The Rest of the World beat Russia’s home grown players in the country’s All Star Game last Saturday which included a number of international players from last year’s FIVB World League.

Unilever beaten for first time in 2010 Superliga

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:25:49 GMT

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, February 5, 2010 – Pinheiros/Mackenzie recorded a shock 3-2 victory (16-25, 22-25, 25-16, 25-22, 15-11) over Unilever to end the competition leaders unbeaten run in the Women’s Superliga on Thursday.

Serbia President wants best possible preparation for London 2012

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:08:46 GMT

Belgrade, Serbia, February 4, 2010 - Aleksandar Boricic, FIVB Executive Vice-President and President of the Volleyball Federation of Serbia, has said he wants to provide the best preparation possible for Serbia ahead of the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Montenegro Volleyball Federation opens new offices in Podgorica

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:37:42 GMT

Podgorica, Montenegro, February 4, 2010 - The Volleyball Federation of Montenegro opened its new offices on Tuesday, indicating further development in the country.

Rare one minute rally during Trentino's Italian Cup triumph

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:25:59 GMT

Montecatini, Italy, February 4, 2010 – After the World Championship gold medal in Doha, dressing the jersey Trentino BetClic, the Italian club of Trento is back at the top of the podium

Corozal brings the Puerto Rico Final Series even

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:31:04 GMT

Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, February 4, 2010 – Defending champions Corozal edged Guaynabo in five sets (21-25, 25-18, 20-25, 25-23, 15-12) tying the best-of-seven Puerto Rico Men’s Final Series at two victories each.

New evaluation tool from Junior and Youth World Champs released by FIVB

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:42:22 GMT

Lausanne, Switzerland, February 4, 2010 – The FIVB Technical and Development Department is proud to announce the release of its latest evaluation tool featuring content from the FIVB youth and junior competitions in 2009.