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Lausanne, Switzerland, January 28, 2020 – The Republic of Ireland will make its FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour debut in 2020 when it hosts a men’s 1-Star tournament in Bettystown. The tournament in the Emerald Isle will run from July 17 to 19 and is one of five 1-star European tournaments to be organised in […] More
Lausanne, Switzerland, January 27, 2020 – The FIVB Technical and Coaching Commission met via videoconference last week to guide the FIVB in its endeavours and ensure the overall success of its key events, including the Volleyball Nations League (VNL). Some of the most renowned coaches in the world joined the discussions, including New Zealand’s Hugh […] More
In the first match of the semifinals on January 25, Denso faced Okayama. In the regular season, the Airybees had taken the season series 2-1. Okayama jumped out to an early lead in the first set, but Denso fought back to even the score at 20. The Seagulls were able to take the set 26-24 […] More
Joao Pessoa, Brazil, January 26, 2020 – The first appearance of several new partnerships might have been the highlight of the first event of the Brazilian Beach Volleyball Tour in 2020, but it was the long-standing duo of Rebecca Cavalcanti and Ana Patrícia Silva that took home the coveted gold medals in Joao Pessoa. The […] More
Lausanne, Switzerland, January 25, 2020 – Matt Anderson and Aaron Russell were given recognition by USA Volleyball as the 2019 Male Indoor Volleyball Co-Players of the Year. Anderson and Russell were both important parts of the veteran group of players that led the USA men’s team to a silver medal at the 2019 FIVB Volleyball […] More
Becoming a father for the first time and qualifying for an Olympics – Kevin Tillie looks back on the craziest week of his life! Kevin Tillie (front row, centre) and Team France welcome baby Olivia to the world Lausanne, Switzerland, January 24, 2020 – Almost two weeks ago France qualified for their fifth […] More
FIVB commits to further investment in its athletes Lausanne, Switzerland, January 24, 2020 – The FIVB Athletes’ Commission held fruitful discussions this week as the FIVB committed to supporting pivotal initiatives that will ensure even greater support is provided to athletes. Previously, the FIVB Board of Administration approved a motion, put forward by […] More
Honours for Girls’ U18 World Championship MVP Mruzik Jess Mruzik was U18 World Championship MVP Lausanne, Switzerland, January 24, 2020 – Jess Mruzik was rewarded for her role in helping the USA win the Egypt 2019 FIVB Volleyball Girls’ U18 World Championship when she was named USA Volleyball’s National Volleyball Player of the […] More
