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    Six countries secure Phnom Penh main draw berths

    Six countries secure Phnom Penh main draw berths   27-year old Ben O’Dea (center) in action against Japan in his team’s opening match Thursday at the Anchor Beach Volleyball Carnival in Phnom Penh.   Phnom Penh, Cambodia, February 20, 2020 – Led by the O’Dea brothers from New Zealand, six men’s teams each scored a […] More

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    End of an era? Zenit’s earliest ever Champions League exit

    End of an era? Zenit’s earliest ever Champions League exit   Zenit Kazan’s star-studded line-up   Kazan, Russia, February 20, 2020 – Two Russian rookies in the men’s CEV Champions League, Fakel Novy Urengoy and Kuzbass Kemerovo, advanced to the quarterfinals of Europe’s strongest club competition, but judging by the publications in Russian media what […] More

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    Amanda serving in style

    Among the great servers who have captured the attention of volleyball fans is Brazil’s Amanda Francisco, whose serving style is unique. [embedded content] The distinct elements of Amanda’s serve include dribbling the ball low and a few short steps before releasing the ball. She serves with consistency, efficiency and with a whole lot of finesse […] More

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    FIVB Partners with WSC Sports to Enrich Video Experience for Volleyball Fans

    FIVB Partners with WSC Sports to Enrich Video Experience for Volleyball Fans     The international governing body responsible for all forms of volleyball confirms a partnership with one of the world’s leading innovative technology providers to generate and distribute video content on a global level. Tel Aviv, Israel and Lausanne, Switzerland, February 20, 2020 […] More

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    Leal and Simon celebrate new deals in style

    Leal and Simon celebrate new deals in style   Leal (left) and Simon have enjoyed plenty of success with Civitanova   Civitanova Marche, Italy, February 20, 2020 – Lube Civitanova were given a boost ahead of their latest Italian SuperLega match when two of their biggest stars extended their deals with the club.  Outside Yoandy […] More

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    Grimalt and Grimalt to return to defend Doha title

    Grimalt and Grimalt to return to defend Doha title   Esteban (left) and Marco Grimalt celebrate their 2019 Doha gold   Lausanne, Switzerland, February 19, 2020 – Marco and Esteban Grimalt will return to Doha to defend the 4-Star Katara Open gold they won in 2019. Doha – Entry list The Chilean cousins won their […] More

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    Kseniia Parubets shines as Champions League top scorer despite defeat

    Kseniia Parubets shines as Champions League top scorer despite defeat   Uralochka-NTMK’s Kseniia Parubets in Champions League action against Maritza Plovdiv   Lausanne, Switzerland, February 19, 2020 – While only one of three Russian clubs advanced to the quarterfinals of the women’s CEV Champions League, key players made a mark on the individual rankings of […] More

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    Karina Ocasio reaches milestone in Puerto Rican league

    Karina Ocasio reaches milestone in Puerto Rican league   Karina Ocasio is one of just four players to score 4,000 points in the Puerto Rican league   Caguas, Puerto Rico, February 19, 2020 – Opposite Karina Ocasio made history in Puerto Rican volleyball as she became just the fourth player to score 4,000 points in […] More