Media - Press Releases Archive

Obituary: former CEV Vice President Hugo Fruithof

27.12.2008: News from the CEV

Luxembourg, December 27, 2008. With deep sadness the CEV informs the European Volleyball family that former Vice-President and Treasurer Hugo Fruithof suddenly passed away yesterday ... > more...

The Turkish Volleyball Federation launches a new logo

22.12.2008: News from the National Federations

Ankara, December 22, 2008. The Turkish Volleyball Federation, which recently celebrated the 50th anniversary since its foundation, is happy to launch a new corporate identity and namely ... > more...

Serbian ladies are named the best National Team for the year 2008

22.12.2008: News from the National Federations

Beograd, December 22, 2008. The Women’s Senior National Team of Serbia has been awarded, for the third consecutive time, as the best women’s team in the Serbian sports community, after ... > more...

Dutchman van de Loo joins VfB FRIEDRICHSHAFEN

20.12.2008: 2008/09 CEV Indesit Champions League

Friedrichshafen, December 20, 2008. There is a new face included into the roster of VfB FRIEDRICHSHAFEN: at the end of the year 2008 the club engaged Dutch national player Allan van ... > more...

The CEV launches the first ladies' European League ever

20.12.2008: 2009 European League

Luxembourg, December 20, 2008. The CEV staged today at the Mercure Alfa Hotel in Luxembourg a special meeting devoted to the organization of the 2009 European League. CEV President ... > more...

Six teams with clean record before x-mas break

19.12.2008: 2008/09 CEV Indesit Champions League

Luxembourg, December 19, 2008. Some days before a well deserved x-mas break, six teams of the CEV Indesit Champions’ League 2008/09 remain unbeaten. In the Women's competition, Dinamo ... > more...

The CEV thanks the clubs for their professionalism and dedication

19.12.2008: 2008/09 CEV Indesit Champions League

Luxembourg, December 19, 2008. After the fourth preliminary leg of the 2008/09 CEV Indesit Champions League came to an end yesterday night, the European Volleyball Confederation was ... > more...

In memoriam of Quico Cabrera

19.12.2008: News from the National Federations

Luxembourg/Tenerife, December 19, 2008. The CEV sadly learnt that Mr. José Francisco (Quico) Cabrera Acosta, President of CV Tenerife, passed away yesterday night at the University ... > more...

Zenit KAZAN outplays Copra PIACENZA in another frenzy match

19.12.2008: 2008/09 CEV Indesit Champions League

Luxembourg, December 18, 2008. The fourth leg of the CEV Indesit Champions League came to an end with a dazzling match in Russia, with defending champion Zenit KAZAN defeating last ... > more...

Two big matches scheduled for tonight, Russian powerhouses are seeking for revenge

18.12.2008: 2008/09 CEV Indesit Champions League

Luxembourg, December 18, 2008. Before having a break for the Christmas holidays, the 2008/09 CEV Indesit Champions League resumes tonight for the very last matches scheduled for the ... > more...

A series of thrilling matches, Panathinaikos smiles and Moculescu is speechless

17.12.2008: 2008/09 CEV Indesit Champions League

Luxembourg, December 17, 2008. The fourth leg of the Men’s CEV Indesit Champions League provided some interesting results, especially as some teams were trying to exploit their last ... > more...

Colussi Sirio PERUGIA is definitely back, Zarechie is destroyed in straight sets

17.12.2008: 2008/09 CEV Indesit Champions League

Luxembourg, December 17, 2008. After a disappointing start of the season, defending champion Colussi Sirio PERUGIA is back in full contention for maintaining the European supremacy ... > more...

Slovakia's national coach to head one of the most decorated Italian clubs

17.12.2008: News from the National Federations

Bratislava/Modena, December 17, 2008. Mr. Emanuele Zanini, who is the current head coach of the Slovak men’s National Team, has signed a contract with the prestigious Italian club Trenkwalder ... > more...

13 great matches scheduled for tonight, PERUGIA faces again ODINTSOVO

17.12.2008: 2008/09 CEV Indesit Champions League

Luxembourg, December 17, 2008. There is an incredibly packed schedule tonight for the 4th round of the CEV Indesit Champions League, with a total of 13 matches and some passes to the ... > more...

Lube Banca Marche MACERATA already qualified to the 1/8 Finals even with two more rounds to go

16.12.2008: 2008/09 CEV Indesit Champions League

Luxembourg, December 16, 2008. The CEV Indesit Champions League provides the week the volleyball fans with a series of exciting return matches and Italy’s Lube Banca Marche MACERATA, ... > more...

Legendary Julio Velasco appointed as new Spain's head coach

16.12.2008: News from the National Federations

Madrid, December 16, 2008. Argentinean legend Mr. Julio Velasco has been appointed as the new head coach of the Spain men’s National Team. The Spanish Volleyball Federation informed ... > more...

Watch out a series of exciting return matches, MACERATA vying for a berth into the 1/8 finals

15.12.2008: 2008/09 CEV Indesit Champions League

Luxembourg, December 15, 2008. The CEV Indesit Champions League resumes with a fourth leg starting from Tuesday night, with 4 matches on schedule. Italian Lube Banca Marche MACERATA ... > more...

An overwhelming re-election for Martin Santos in Spain

15.12.2008: News from the National Federations

Madrid, December 15, 2008. Mr. Agustin Martin Santos was re-elected President of the Royal Spanish Volleyball Federation. In a meeting staged this past weekend in Madrid, the General ... > more...

All return matches scheduled for the fourth leg live on LAOLA1.tv

15.12.2008: 2008/09 CEV Indesit Champions League

Vienna/Munich, December 15, 2008 – LAOLA1.tv will show all the exciting direct re-matches scheduled for the 4th Leg of the CEV Indesit Volleyball Champions League live and for free. ... > more...

Mr. Akhvlediani sole candidate running for the Presidency in Georgia

14.12.2008: News from the National Federations

Tbilisi, December 14, 2008. The Georgian Volleyball Federation will elect the President for the next 4-year term next January 3rd, 2009 in Tbilisi. Current President, Mr. Levan Akhvlediani, ... > more...

The Balkan Volleyball Association proudly celebrates its 10th anniversary

14.12.2008: News from the Zonal Associations

Thessaloniki, December 14, 2008. The 2008 General Assembly of the Balkan Volleyball Association (BVA) was held in Orestiada (Greece) this past Saturday, December 13, and was attended ... > more...

Eight teams continue their winning streak

12.12.2008: 2008/09 CEV Indesit Champions League

Luxembourg, December 12, 2008. After the third leg of the Men’s CEV Indesit Champions’ League 2008/09, TRENTINO Volley, Copra Nord Meccanica PIACENZA, Lube Banca Marche MACERATA, Dinamo ... > more...

Panathinaikos scores an incredible victory after a tremendous five setter

11.12.2008: 2008/09 CEV Indesit Champions League

Luxembourg, December 11, 2008. In the last competition day scheduled for the 3rd leg of the 2008/09 CEV Indesit Champions League, Panathinaikos ATHENS scored an emotional victory in ... > more...

A decisive match set to take place tonight in Friedrichshafen

11.12.2008: 2008/09 CEV Indesit Champions League

Luxembourg, December 11, 2008. The 3rd leg of the CEV Indesit Champions League comes to an end tonight with the last seven matches scheduled for tonight. Volleyball fans will keep an ... > more...

An all Italian night, with PIACENZA taking a great revenge against Zenit KAZAN

10.12.2008: 2008/09 CEV Indesit Champions League

Luxembourg, December 10, 2008. Italy really seized the night in the second competition day scheduled for the 3rd leg of the CEV Indesit Champions League. Copra Nord Meccaniza PIACENZA ... > more...

Great Britain prepare the World Championships with two wins over Nigeria

10.12.2008: News from the National Federations

London, December 10, 2008. Great Britain’s women volleyball team stepped-up their preparation for the World Championships by beating Nigeria, just days after a cloud of uncertainty ... > more...

FIVB selects Serbia as the host of the 2009 World League Final Round

10.12.2008: News from the FIVB

Lausanne, December 10, 2008 – The FIVB has awarded Serbia the honor of hosting the Final Round of the 2009 FIVB World League, the 20th anniversary edition of Volleyball’s flagship annual ... > more...

Volleyball fans to stay tuned for the remake of last year's finals

10.12.2008: 2008/09 CEV Indesit Champions League

Luxembourg, December 10, 2008. There is quite a busy schedule tonight for the teams competing in the 2008/09 CEV Indesit Champions League, with eleven starling matches covering almost ... > more...

RC CANNES defeats Türk Telekom in Tuesday's big match

09.12.2008: 2008/09 CEV Indesit Champions League

Luxembourg, December 9, 2008. In the first night of the 3rd competition leg, France’s RC CANNES scored a convincing and decisive home victory against Turkey’s Turk Telekom ANKARA, thus ... > more...

FIVB confirms pool composition for the 2009 World Grand Prix

09.12.2008: News from the FIVB

Lausanne, December 9, 2008 – The FIVB confirmed today the pool composition of the 2009 FIVB World Grand Prix preliminary rounds. The 17th edition of FIVB’s annual women’s competition ... > more...

Serbia launches the action "Balls for victories"

09.12.2008: News from the National Federations

Luxembourg/Beograd, December 9, 2008. The CEV is pleased to support a very interesting and promising project that the Serbian Volleyball Federation launched a few months ago for the ... > more...

The expected Chinese match-up in Cannes fails, Lang Ping to join Ankara next January

09.12.2008: 2008/09 CEV Indesit Champions League

Luxembourg, December 9, 2008. After a few weeks the 2008/09 CEV Indesit Champions League resumes tonight with four matches that may already be decisive in order to define or maintain ... > more...

Russia wins the EEVZA U-15 Boys Championships

08.12.2008: News from the Zonal Associations

Tallinn, December 8, 2008. Wladyslawowo (pictured left the local Olympic Sports Centre), Poland, was the location of the 2008 EEVZA Youth Championships for boys born in 1993 and 1994 ... > more...

The Serbian Federation issues a history of volleyball tournaments at the Olympics and World Champs

08.12.2008: News from the National Federations

Luxembourg/Beograd, December 8, 2008. CEV Vice President Mr. Aleksandar Boricic was pleased to present his colleagues that attended the CEV Executive Committee this past weekend in ... > more...

Voices from the CEV EXCOM in Berlin

08.12.2008: News from the CEV

Luxembourg, December 8, 2008. The CEV Executive Committee resumed this past weekend in Berlin and CEV President André Meyer was totally pleased with the warm welcome and hospitality ... > more...

European youngsters, let's meet in Sweden for the Malmö Games!

04.12.2008: News from the National Federations

Stockholm, December 4, 2008. The CEV along with the Swedish Volleyball Federation is happy to announce that something new and exciting is happening in the sports world and especially ... > more...

RFEVB President Martin Santos likely to be re-elected for a third term

04.12.2008: News from the National Federations

Madrid, December 4, 2008. The Spanish Volleyball Federation will elect the President for the next four years-term in the elections that will take place this coming December 14, 2008. ... > more...

British Volleyball committed to continue successful development despite funding doubt

04.12.2008: News from the National Federations

London, December 4, 2008. The British Volleyball Federation (BVF) remains committed to supporting the development of its Performance Programs despite being unclear as to its future ... > more...

Northern Ireland win Irish Students Volleyball Gold

03.12.2008: News from the National Federations

Limerick (Ireland), December 3, 2008. The University of Ulster Jordanstown beat Queen's University Belfast (QUB) in a hard fought men's final of the Irish Students Championships in ... > more...

Lubor Halanda elected as Vice-President of the Slovak Olympic Committee

02.12.2008: News from the National Federations

Bratislava, December 2, 2008. Mr. Lubor Halanda, President of the Slovak Volleyball Federation (SVF) was appointed as the new Vice-President of the Slovak Olympic Committee (SOC). Mr. ... > more...

Kainu Mikkola, former FIVB Rules of the Game Commission member, passes away

02.12.2008: News from the National Federations

Helsinki, December 2, 2008. A long time member of the FIVB Rules of the Game Commission and an outstanding personality in the Finnish volleyball family, Mr. Kainu Mikkola passed away ... > more...

Turkey celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Volleyball Federation

01.12.2008: News from the National Federations

Ankara, November 29, 2008. Special celebrations, including an official ball, were organized at the Sheraton Hotel in Ankara for the 50th anniversary of the foundation of the Turkish ... > more...

Infront Sports & Media renews the partnership with the CEV for the European Volleyball Championships until 2013

28.11.2008: News from the CEV

Luxembourg/Zug(Switzerland)/Milan, November 28, 2008 – The European Volleyball Confederation and Infront Sports & Media are pleased to announce that they recently renewed their partnership ... > more...

The CEV welcomes a couple of new colleagues!

26.11.2008: News from the CEV

Luxembourg, November 26, 2008. The CEV headquarters are happy to welcome into the family a couple of new people that joined the office last Monday. Mrs. Vera Hemme and Mrs. Sabine Fiedler, ... > more...

The CEV and the Polish Federation agree upon some marketing items for the ECH

25.11.2008: News from the CEV

Luxembourg, November 25, 2008. After the Supervisory Board which was staged last November 15 in Warsaw for a fine tuning of the preparations devoted to the 2009 CEV Indesit European ... > more...

Mr. Karabiyik enjoys a second term as President of the Turkish Volleyball Federation

20.11.2008: News from the National Federations

Ankara, November 20, 2008. Today 163 delegates resumed to the Plaza Hotel in Ankara for the General Assembly of the Turkish Volleyball Federation, which is also officially established ... > more...

Raul Lozano appointed as the new coach of the German National Team

20.11.2008: News from the National Federations

Luxembourg/Frankfurt am Main, November 20, 2008. Argentinean Raúl Lozano will be the new head coach of the German Men’s National Team and thus takes over the job of Mr. Stelian Moculescu ... > more...

A successful Supervisory Board in Warsaw confirms the strength of the Polish organization

17.11.2008: 2009 Women's Senior European Championships

Luxembourg/Warsaw, November 17, 2008. The CEV representatives traveled this past weekend to Warsaw in order to stage the so-called Supervisory Board, i.e. a summit devoted to the analysis ... > more...

The draw for the 16th finals is ready after the DOL staged in Luxembourg

14.11.2008: 2008/09 GM Capital Challenge Cup

Luxembourg, November 14, 2008. The Drawing of Lots for the 16th Final of the 2008/09 GM Capital Challenge Cup was carried out this morning at the CEV office in Luxembourg and defined ... > more...

Russian Vice-champions Odintsovo win in Friedrichshafen, Amstelveen overpowers Perugia

13.11.2008: 2008/09 CEV Indesit Champions League

Luxembourg, November 14, 2008. In the second leg of the women’s CEV Indesit Champions’ League 2008/09, last edition’s winners Colussi Sirio PERUGIA suffered defeat against Dutch top ... > more...

Legendary Dimitar Zlatanov celebrates his 60th anniversary in Sofia

13.11.2008: News from the National Federations

Sofia/Luxembourg, November 13, 2008. Legendary former volleyball player Dimitar Zlatanov – whose son Hristo is competing in the CEV Indesit Champions League along with Copra Nord Meccanica ... > more...

Dinamo MOSCOW seizes the night in MAASEIK after an exciting five setter

13.11.2008: 2008/09 CEV Indesit Champions League

Luxembourg, November 13, 2008. As for the men’s competition, the CEV Indesit Champions League featured yesterday night quite an exciting series of matches, with a frenzy atmosphere ... > more...

A few unexpected results in the ladies' competition, Scavolini PESARO rolls on

13.11.2008: 2008/09 CEV Indesit Champions League

Luxembourg, November 13, 2008. Wednesday was a tough and busy day also for the ladies that are competing in the 2008/09 CEV Indesit Champions League, 6 matches were scheduled all over ... > more...

A tough schedule is foreseen for tonight, all Pools are seeking for their leaders

12.11.2008: 2008/09 CEV Indesit Champions League

Luxembourg, November 12, 2008. The CEV Indesit Champions League features quite a tough and busy schedule for tonight with 12 matches that are expected to set the tone for the rest of ... > more...

Italian clubs are marching very well, though BERGAMO suffered an unexpceted home defeat

12.11.2008: 2008/09 CEV Indesit Champions League

Luxembourg, November 12, 2008. The 2008/09 CEV Indesit Champions League resumed yesterday night with 5 exciting matches and a couple of unexpected results. Poland’s Fakro Muszynianka ... > more...

Copra PIACENZA and TRENTINO Volley seeking for a second night to remember

11.11.2008: 2008/09 CEV Indesit Champions League

Luxembourg, November 11, 2008. The 2nd Leg of the CEV Indesit Champions League is set to start tonight with 5 matches that will confirm or even turn out the outcome of the opening series ... > more...

Defending champions PERUGIA and KAZAN celebrate victories in first CICL leg

07.11.2008: 2008/09 CEV Indesit Champions League

Luxembourg, November 7, 2008. In the first leg of the Men’s CEV Indesit Champions’ League 2008/09, defending champions Zenit KAZAN put on a real show in Holland against Piet Zoomers/D ... > more...

Zenit KAZAN puts on a real show in Holland against Piet Zoomers/D

06.11.2008: 2008/09 CEV Indesit Champions League

Luxembourg, November 6, 2008. The first leg of the 2008 CEV Indesit Champions League came to an end with an impressive show of defending champion Zenit KAZAN against Piet Zoomers/D ... > more...

Zenit KAZAN opens in Holland, Kirillova back to the court at 43

06.11.2008: 2008/09 CEV Indesit Champions League

Luxembourg, November 6, 2008. The 1st Leg of the 2008/09 CEV Indesit Champions League comes to an end tonight with the last 5 matches. Zenit KAZAN, the Russian club that marked an historical ... > more...

Plenty of great matches and classy comeback for defending champion PERUGIA

06.11.2008: 2008/09 CEV Indesit Champions League

Luxembourg, November 6, 2008. The CEV Indesit Champions League provided the European volleyball community with some great matches yesterday night; in the men’s competition, VfB FRIEDRICHSHFAFEN ... > more...

Dr. Bin Nasser replaces Mr. Jizhong Wei as AVC President

05.11.2008: News from the FIVB

Beijing, China, November 4, 2008 – The Executive Committee of the Asian Volleyball Confederation agreed unanimously at a meeting last Monday to nominate AVC First Executive Vice-President ... > more...

Defending champion Colussi PERUGIA seeks for more glory and opens against PILA

05.11.2008: 2008/09 CEV Indesit Champions League

Luxembourg, November 5, 2008. There is quite a busy schedule for the second competition day of the 2008/09 CEV Indesit Champions League as the first leg resumes with 10 more matches; ... > more...

TRENTINO Volley and Iskra ODINTSOVO celebrate a successful premiere

05.11.2008: 2008/09 CEV Indesit Champions League

Luxembourg, November 5, 2008. The 2008/09 CEV Indesit Champions League started off yesterday night with seven matches and a series of convincing victories for the pre-favorite teams. ... > more...

The CICL starts tonight with 7 matches - Preview

04.11.2008: 2008/09 CEV Indesit Champions League

Luxembourg, November 4, 2008. The 2008/09 CEV Indesit Champions League is set to start tonight with seven exciting matches that are spread almost all over Europe and are going to set ... > more...

The most extensive TV coverage ever for the 2008/09 CICL

04.11.2008: 2008/09 CEV Indesit Champions League

Luxembourg/Vienna, November 4, 2008 – The CEV is happy to announce that thanks to the efforts of the clubs as well as their TV hosts the 2008/09 CEV Indesit Champions League is going ... > more...

Mr. Batoura elected Chairman of the Council of the Republic in Belarus

04.11.2008: News from the National Federations

Minsk/Luxembourg, November 4, 2008. Mr. Boris Batoura, President of the Volleyball Federation of the Republic of Belarus, was elected last October 31 as the Chairman of the Council ... > more...

Bulgaria's President Lazarov re-elected for 4 more years

31.10.2008: News from the National Federations

Sofia, October 31, 2008. As a result of the recommendations issued during the 2008 FIVB Congress in Dubai and the XXIX CEV General Assembly in Madrid, the General Assembly of the Bulgarian ... > more...

Rotterdam plans to stage the most successful youth event ever

31.10.2008: 2009 Youth European Championships

Nieuwegein, October 31, 2008. CEV Senior Vice President and Treasurer, Mr. Philip Berben, and CEV Vice President, Mr. Renato Arena, traveled last week to the Netherlands for an inspection ... > more...

7th International Congress for Volleyball Training in Spain

29.10.2008: News from the National Federations

Madrid, October 29, 2008. The Royal Spanish Volleyball Federation is pleased to announce that the 7th International Congress for Volleyball Training will be staged next November 8-9 ... > more...

Unanimous re-election for Przedpelski in Poland

28.10.2008: News from the National Federations

Warsaw, October 28, 2008. Mr. Miroslaw Przedpelski was unanimously re-elected as President of the Polish Volleyball Federation and will head this organization for a second mandate, ... > more...

Volleyball Hall of Fame inducts six international volleyball legends

25.10.2008: News from the CEV

Holyoke, Massachusetts, October 24, 2008. The Volleyball Hall of Fame inducted six international volleyball greats into its hallowed shrine during a ceremony held Oct. 23 at Holyoke, ... > more...

Italy's Silvano Prandi appointed as new head coach in Bulgaria

24.10.2008: News from the National Federations

Sofia, October 24, 2008 – The Bulgarian Volleyball Federation confirmed the appointment of Silvano Prandi as Head Coach of the men’s national team last Tuesday. > more...

OEVV President Peter Kleinmann honored in Vienna for his merits

24.10.2008: News from the National Federations

Vienna, October 23, 2008. Mr. Peter Kleinmann, President of the Austrian Volleyball Federation and club manager of aon hotVolleys Vienna, received today the “Order of merit for the ... > more...

Mr. Rolf Andresen speaking on the occassion of the 30th anniversary of the CEV in 2003

“Bye, bye dear Friends in Volleyball”

23.10.2008: News from the CEV

Luxembourg, 23rd October 2008, With deep sadness, the European Volleyball Confederation learnt about the death of Prof. Dr. Rolf Andresen, Honorary Member of the German Volleyball Federation ... > more...

Serbia hosts the international seminar "Coaches for victories"

20.10.2008: News from the National Federations

Beograd, October 20, 2008. The Volleyball Federation of Serbia organized the 1st International Coaches Seminar entitled “Coaches for Victories”, along with some world-renowned volleyball ... > more...

Super Cup glory for Paola Hibs Candy and Fleur de Lys FEB

13.10.2008: News from the National Federations

Malta, October 13, 2008. Both women and men’s Super Cup finals were played last weekend at the Cottonera Sports Complex. In the men’s category, Fleur de Lys FEB beat Valletta Mapei ... > more...

The Supervisory Board sets the pace for the upcoming months

12.10.2008: 2009 Men's Senior European Championships

Istanbul, October 11, 2008. In order to prepare in the most professional way the 2009 Men’s Senior European Championships, the CEV staged this past Friday a so-called Supervisory Board ... > more...

DOL in Izmir, an exciting Pool D will feature three top teams

09.10.2008: 2009 Men's Senior European Championships

Izmir, October 9, 2008. The Drawing of Lots for the 2009 Men’s Indesit European Championships was staged today at the Hilton Hotel in Izmir, with representatives of the 16 teams expected ... > more...

Waiting for the DOL, Izmir warmly welcomes the CEV and the European volleyball family

08.10.2008: 2009 Men's Senior European Championships

Izmir, October 8, 2008. The European volleyball community is eagerly waiting for the results of the Drawing of Lots for the 2009 Men’s Senior European Championships which is set to ... > more...

Join the CEV headquarters!

02.10.2008: News from the CEV

Luxembourg, October 2, 2008. In order to complete its team, the European Volleyball Confederation (CEV) is advertising for the positions of Administrative Secretary (CDD) and Technical ... > more...

The CEV pleases the perfect Spanish organization and the candidatures for future events

30.09.2008: XXIX CEV General Assembly

Luxembourg, September 30, 2008. A couple of days after the XXIX CEV Congress came to an end at the Melia Castilla Hotel in Madrid, sweet memories are still accompanying all those who ... > more...

The Drawing of Lots for the 2010 World Champs staged in Turin today

29.09.2008: News from the FIVB

Turin, Italy, September 28, 2008 – The Drawing of Lots for the 2010 FIVB Men’s and Women’s World Championships’ preliminary rounds took place in Turin, Italy, on Monday. The teams which ... > more...

Greek star Karadassiou retires from competitive sport

29.09.2008: NESTEA European Championship Tour 2008 - Masters Final

Luxembourg/Zurich, September 26, 2008. It was a real highlight to end the NESTEA European Championship Tour 2008: the crème de la crème of the European Beach Volleyball had assembled ... > more...

FIVB President Wei launches a new era for volleyball in Madrid

27.09.2008: News from the CEV

Madrid, September 27, 2008. The representatives of 51 out of 55 National Federations affiliated to the CEV resumed today at the Melia Castilla Hotel in Madrid for the XXIX CEV General ... > more...

Austria and the Czech Republic will organize the 2011 Men's European Champs!!

27.09.2008: News from the CEV

Madrid, September 27, 2008. The delegates that gathered in the Salon de los Tapices, venue of the XXIX CEV General Assembly, were all anxiously waiting for the announcement of the organizer ... > more...

A busy agenda for the CEV Board in Madrid

25.09.2008: News from the CEV

Madrid, September 25, 2008. The CEV Board of Administration gathered today in Madrid, within the frame of the XXIX CEV General Assembly, with a busy agenda which included the final ... > more...

FIVB Sports Council defines continental quotas for Junior and Youth World Championships

23.09.2008: News from the FIVB

Lausanne, September 23, 2008. The FIVB Sports Events Council has agreed that starting from 2009 there will be a minimum of two vacancies per continent in each category of the Junior ... > more...

The CEV moving to Madrid for the XXIX General Assembly

22.09.2008: XXIX CEV General Assembly

Luxembourg, September 22, 2008. This coming week is going to be quite tough and busy for the CEV as the representatives of 51 out of 55 affiliated National Federations will resume in ... > more...

Europe's Queens of the Beach

22.09.2008: NESTEA European Championship Tour 2008 - Masters Final

Sochi, September 21, 2008. Is there anyone left who doubts Sara Goller and Laura Ludwig are the best female Beach Volleyball duo on the European continent? > more...

Hosts Russia and Germany clinch third and fourth European spots for 2009 FIVB World Grand Prix

21.09.2008: World Grand Prix 2009 European Qualification Tournament

Omsk, Russia, September 21, 2008 – Hosts Russia and Germany are the third and fourth European team together with Netherlands (already qualified) and Poland (wild card) to book their ... > more...

Sochi is also a matter of honour

20.09.2008: NESTEA European Championship Tour 2008 - Masters Final

Sochi, September 20, 2008. Four cars are the prevailing topic among Europe’s Beach Volleyball elite this weekend. That is no surprise - after all, the season-ending tournament is the ... > more...

Netherlands book second 2009 World Grand Prix ticket for Europe, hosts Russia ready to follow

20.09.2008: World Grand Prix 2009 European Qualification Tournament

Omsk, Russia, September 20, 2008 – On Day 4 of the 2009 World Grand Prix qualifier in Omsk, Russia, Netherlands booked the second European ticket to the 2009 FIVB World Grand Prix by ... > more...

Matysik and Uhmann eagerly waiting for the keys of their new cars

19.09.2008: NESTEA European Championship Tour 2008 - Masters Final

Sochi, September 19, 2008. Valuable ranking list points are at stake as well as lots of prestige and 80,000 Euros in prize money - but four cars are making the biggest headlines. Sixteen ... > more...

Hosts Russia and Germany claim important wins, Serbia and Italy heading for trouble

18.09.2008: World Grand Prix 2009 European Qualification Tournament

Omsk, Russia, September 18, 2008 – On Day 3 of the European World Grand Prix qualifier in the Siberian city of Omsk, hosts Russia and Germany claimed important victories. Netherlands ... > more...

A new car for mum

18.09.2008: NESTEA European Championship Tour 2008 - Masters Final

Luxembourg/Sochi, September18, 2008. They are the discovery of this year’s NESTEA European Championship Tour and now they have left for Sochi to crown their impressive year: Kay Matysik ... > more...

LAOLA1.tv to provide live coverage starting with the semifinals

17.09.2008: NESTEA European Championship Tour 2008 - Masters Final

Munich/Vienna, September 17, 2008. The NESTEA European Championship Tour will stop in Sochi (Russia) this coming weekend for the Masters Final. CEV Partner LAOLA1.tv will broadcast ... > more...

The very much awaited results of the Drawing of Lots

17.09.2008: 2009 Women's Senior European Championships

Lodz, September 17, 2008. The Drawing of Lots for the 2009 Women’s Senior European Championships was staged in the afternoon in Lodz and namely within the magnificent premises of the ... > more...

The Netherlands sail to second win on Day 2 of European World Grand Prix qualifier

17.09.2008: World Grand Prix 2009 European Qualification Tournament

Omsk, Russia, September 17, 2008 – The Netherlands overpowered Italy as the two titans clashed on Day 2 of the European World Grand Prix qualifier in Omsk (Russia). In other matches ... > more...

Straight-set victories for Italy, the Netherlands and hosts Russia on opening day of European World Grand Prix qualifier

16.09.2008: World Grand Prix 2009 European Qualification Tournament

Omsk, Russia, September 16, 2008 – The Netherlands downed Serbia in the first day’s big clash of the World Grand Prix 2009 European Qualification Tournament in Omsk (Russia), Italy ... > more...

Six European Women’s teams ready for 2009 FIVB World Grand Prix Qualification Tournament in Russia

15.09.2008: World Grand Prix 2009 European Qualification Tournament

Omsk, Russia, September 15, 2008 – As from tomorrow, host Russia, Serbia, Italy, the Netherlands, Germany as well as France (according to the standings of the last Women’s Senior European ... > more...

Azerbaijan ready to fly to Poland

14.09.2008: 2009 Women's Senior European Championships - 3rd Qualification Round

Markopoulo, September 14, 2008. Azerbaijan defeated Greece for the second time in a week, to clinch a berth for the Final Round of the 2009 Women's Senior European Championships. Azerbaijan, ... > more...

With another win in three sets Slovenia books a ticket to Turkey

14.09.2008: 2009 Men's Senior European Championships - 3rd Qualification Round

Povoa de Varzim, September 14, 2008. Slovenia qualified today for the final round of the Men’s Senior European Championships defeating Portugal in straight sets (25-21, 25-22 and 25-22) ... > more...

Well experienced duos from Greece and Holland top the podium

14.09.2008: NESTEA European Championship Tour 2008 - English Masters

Blackpool, September 14, 2008. Vasso Karadassiou has played numerous finals of the NESTEA European Championship Tour and won most of them. Eight gold medals so far, two silver – mostly ... > more...

Poland loses the return match against Belgium but still qualifies to the final round

14.09.2008: 2009 Men's Senior European Championships - 3rd Qualification Round

Kędzierzyn-Koźle, September 14, 2008. The Polish men’s national team lost yesterday afternoon the return match against Belgium 2:3 (20-25, 25-22, 23-25, 25-20, 15-17) which ... > more...

A contagious party atmosphere in Blackpool

13.09.2008: NESTEA European Championship Tour 2008 - English Masters

Blackpool, September 13, 2008. Vasso Karadassiou and Vassiliki Arvanity struggled in the beginning stages of the of the English Masters of the NESTEA European Championship Tour in Blackpool, ... > more...

Third consecutive European title for Italy!

13.09.2008: 2008 Women's Junior European Championships - Final Round

Foligno, Italy, September 13, 2008. Italy put up a classy performance to completely demolish Russia in the final of the Championships and score an incredible third consecutive title ... > more...

Italy and Russia will battle for the European crown

12.09.2008: 2008 Women's Junior European Championships - Final Round

Foligno/Perugia, Italy, September 12, 2008. In the first semifinal of this Championship Italy completely destroyed Serbia and easily walked to the gold medal match with a 3:0 win. The ... > more...

Favorites are upset in Blackpool

12.09.2008: NESTEA European Championship Tour 2008 - English Masters

Blackpool, September 12, 2008. It was definitely not the way the top-ranked teams in Europe had in mind to open the English Masters of the NESTEA European Championship Tour in Blackpool. ... > more...

Portugal has got high expectations for the return match against Slovenia

12.09.2008: 2009 Men's Senior European Championships - 3rd Qualification Round

Povoa de Varzim, September 12, 2008. Sunday is a sort of D-day for Portugal that will play, against Slovenia in Póvoa de Varzim, for the very last chance to qualify to the final round ... > more...

Eurosport to air the World Grand Prix Qualification in Omsk

12.09.2008: 2009 FIVB World Grand Prix

Luxembourg, September 12, 2008. The CEV is happy to announce that a special agreement with the local host and partner Eurosport is going to allow volleyball fans to enjoy live the matches ... > more...

The long road to London starts off in Blackpool

11.09.2008: NESTEA European Championship Tour 2008 - English Masters

Blackpool, September 11, 2008. Roughly 400 kilometers separate Blackpool, the bathing resort along the Irish Sea, from the English capitol London. Four years stand between Blackpool, ... > more...

Praises for the local Organizing Committee in Brno

11.09.2008: 2008 Men's Junior European Championships

Luxembourg/Brno, September 11, 2008. The very last match of the 2008 Men’s Junior European Championships did not really put an end to the activities carried out by the local Organizing ... > more...

Italy seizes the day against Turkey, Serbia joins semifinals

10.09.2008: 2008 Women's Junior European Championships - Final Round

Foligno/Perugia, Italy, September 10, 2008. In the last competition day of the preliminary rounds, Serbia joined the semifinals of this tournament after defeating Poland in straight ... > more...

LAOLA1.tv to broadcast the English Masters

10.09.2008: NESTEA European Championship Tour 2008 - English Masters

Munich/Vienna, September 10, 2008. The Nestea European Championship Tour will stop in Blackpool, Great Britain, this coming weekend. LAOLA1.tv will broadcast all semi finals and finals ... > more...

The English Masters aims at promoting beach volleyball all over the UK

10.09.2008: NESTEA European Championship Tour 2008 - English Masters

Blackpool, September 10, 2008. Many English will rub their eyes with wonder this week when they go along the promenade in Blackpool and ask themselves what is going on there. > more...

Italy, Turkey and Russia all qualify to the semifinals

10.09.2008: 2008 Women's Junior European Championships - Final Round

Foligno/Perugia, Italy, September 9, 2008. After day 4 of the 2008 Women’s Junior European Championships Final Round in Foligno and Perugia (Italy), Turkey and Italy in Pool I as well ... > more...

Excellent home match for the Czechs against F.Y.R. of Macedonia

09.09.2008: 2009 Men's Senior European Championships - 3rd Qualification Round

Svitovy, September 9, 2008. Home and away matches have their specific flavor and experts have been constantly quarreling about the potential advantages granted by a certain playing ... > more...

Azerbaijan dominates home match against Greece

08.09.2008: 2009 Women's Senior European Championships - 3rd Qualification Round

Quba, September 7, 2008. Azerbaijan easily defeated Greece in the home match scheduled for the 3rd round of the Qualifications to the 2009 Women’s Senior European Championships. > more...

The Czech team targeting a final rush along the way to the final round

08.09.2008: 2009 Men's Senior European Championships - 3rd Qualification Round

Svitavy, September 8, 2008. Home and away matches are being played this week and were already staged last weekend in order to determine the last qualifiers to the Final Round of the ... > more...

Belarus secures home match in Mogilev

08.09.2008: 2009 Senior European Championships - 3rd Qualification Round

Mogilev, September 7, 2008. The first out of two matches of the third Qualification Round to the 2009 Women’s Senior European Championships between the national teams of Belarus and ... > more...

Italy, Turkey and Russia continue winning streak

07.09.2008: 2008 Women’s Junior European Championships Final Round

Foligno/Perugia, Italy, September 7, 2008. After day 3 of the 2008 Women’s Junior European Championships Final Round in Foligno and Perugia (Italy), Turkey and Italy in Pool I as well ... > more...

Belgium close to upset Poland

07.09.2008: 2009 Men's Senior European Championships - 3rd Qualification Round

Antwerp, September 7, 2008. In the home match of the 3rd Qualification Round to the Men’s Senior European Championships – which was staged in a full packed Lotto Arena in Antwerp - ... > more...

What an incredible day in Brno! Germany and France fly to the final

06.09.2008: 2008 Men's Junior European Championships

Brno, September 6, 2008. Against all expectations and forecasts, Germany demolished Russia and sailed to the final match of the 2008 Men’s Junior European Championships and France secured ... > more...

Italy and Belarus will battle for the fifth place

06.09.2008: 2008 Men's Junior European Championships

Brno, September 6, 2008. Italy and Belarus secured a couple of victories today in the classification matches 5/8 and will face each other tomorrow for getting the fifth rank in this ... > more...

Clean record for four teams after day two

06.09.2008: 2008 Women’s Junior European Championships Final Round

Foligno/Perugia, Italy, September 6, 2008. After day two of the 2008 Women’s Junior European Championships Final Round in Foligno and Perugia (ITA), host Italy, Turkey, Russia as well ... > more...

The Italian ladies paint it azzurro on opening day

06.09.2008: 2008 Women’s Junior European Championships Final Round

Foligno/Perugia, Italy, September 5, 2008. On the first day of the 2008 Women’s Junior European Championship Final Round in Foligno and Perugia (ITA), host Italy, Germany, Turkey, Russia, ... > more...

Azerbaijani girls are seeking for glory at home

05.09.2008: 2009 Women's Senior European Championships - 3rd Qualification Round

Baku, September 5, 2008. Azerbaijan and Greece are expected to fight for a spot into the final round of the 2009 Women’s Senior European Championships this weekend. > more...

The 2014 Men's World Championships will be staged in Poland

05.09.2008: News from the FIVB

Luxembourg/Warsaw, September 5, 2008. The 2014 Men’s Senior World Championships will be organized for the first time ever in Poland. The decision was officially announced today in Warsaw ... > more...

Young ladies ready to shine

05.09.2008: 2008 Women’s Junior European Championships Final Round

Foligno/Perugia, Italy, September 4, 2008. The twelve Junior Women’s delegations set to compete in the 2008 European Championships Final Round in Foligno and Perugia (ITA) met tonight ... > more...

The Netherlands defeat France and sail to the semifinals

04.09.2008: 2008 Men's Junior European Championships

Brno, September 4, 2008. After the preliminary rounds came to an end, the team briefing for the best 8 teams was organized at the Voronez Hotel, with the Drawing of Lots for the semifinals ... > more...

Germany clinches the second spot for the semifinals

04.09.2008: 2008 Men's Junior European Championships

Brno, September 4, 2008. In the last competition day for Pool I Germany clinched the second and last spot for the semifinals that are set to start this coming Saturday and Russia confirmed ... > more...

France qualifies to the semifinals, the Dutch demolish the Czech team

03.09.2008: 2008 Men's Junior European Championships

Brno, September 3, 2008. France qualified for the semifinals of the Junior European Championships after defeating Croatia in straight sets whilst the Netherlands demolished the home ... > more...

Germany and Russia delight the audience with a great match

03.09.2008: 2008 Men's Junior European Championships

Brno, September 3, 2008. The fourth competition day for Pool I ended up with an incredible match between Russia and Germany; the guys of Vladimir Kondra won 3:1, but this might well ... > more...

Blackpool is eagerly waiting for the starts of Beach Volleyball

03.09.2008: NESTEA European Championship Tour 2008 - English Masters

Luxembourg/Blackpool, September 3, 2008. Being just back from Beijing, some teams are probably doing their laundry, others have been busy with their national championships and now all ... > more...

Danke Stelu!

02.09.2008: News from the National Federations

Luxembourg/Friedrichshafen, September 2, 2008. Sometimes you do not need a lot of words to express your feelings. > more...

Italy defeats Belgium and stays in, easy victories for Russia and Germany

01.09.2008: 2008 Men's Junior European Championships

Brno, September 1, 2008. After a third loss in a row, this time against Germany, Poland is already out of the run towards the semifinals, whilst Italy defeats Belgium 3:1 and Russia ... > more...

France dominates, shocking defeat for the Czechs against Croatia

01.09.2008: 2008 Men's Junior European Championships

Brno, September 1, 2008. Croatia shocked the Czech audience in the third competition day for Pool II, with France proceeding in its winning streak and Belarus scoring the first victory ... > more...

Turkey incredibly upsets Poland in Brno

01.09.2008: 2008 Men's Junior European Championships

Brno, August 31, 2008. After their defeat in Saturday‘s match against the pre-favorite Russian team, the Polish players probably expected to get their first victory over Turkey. > more...

Germany outplays Italy, Russia powers away against Belgium

01.09.2008: 2008 Men's Junior European Championships

Brno, August 31, 2008. In the second competition day for Pool I Germany scored an important victory against Italy after a thrilling five setter, whilst Russia overcame some troubles ... > more...

Northern Ireland clinches historical win at UK School Games

01.09.2008: News from the National Federations

Bath, August 31, 2008. Northern Ireland won its first volleyball match at the UK School Games over the weekend in Bath. Last year’s Boys’ runners-up England South were caught by Scotland ... > more...

France and the Netherlands continue their winning streak

31.08.2008: U18 European Beach Volleyball Championships

Brno, August 31, 2008. In the second competition day for Pool II France and the Netherlands continued their winning streak, whilst the local heroes scored a victory in straight sets ... > more...

Russia and Ukraine seize the day in Loutraki

31.08.2008: U18 European Beach Volleyball Championships

Loutraki, August 31, 2008. Russia's Irina Chayka/Ekaterina Karapischenko in the women's tournament and the Ukraine's Sergiy Popov/Valeriy Samoday in the men's emerged as the Under 18 ... > more...

Russia recovers from 1:2 to defeat Poland

31.08.2008: 2008 Men's Junior European Championships

Brno, August 30, 2008. The last game of the first competition day for Pool I was very expected because two big rivals - Russia and Poland – were supposed to play each other. However, ... > more...

An all-Russian semifinal will mark the women's competition

30.08.2008: U18 European Beach Volleyball Championships

Loutraki, August 30, 2008. Russia secured at least one medal at the 2008 Under 18 European Beach Volleyball Championships, in this spa resort of Greece, with its two women's teams clashing ... > more...

Croatia, France and the Netherlands successfully open their campaign

30.08.2008: 2008 Men's Junior European Championships

Brno, August 30, 2008. As for Pool II, the 2008 Men’s Junior European Championships opened today in Brno with classy performances for the French and Dutch line-ups whilst Croatia unexpectedly ... > more...

Clean sheet after two competition days for the top-seeders

29.08.2008: U18 European Beach Volleyball Championships

Loutraki, August 29, 2008. Top seeded Victoria Bieneck/Laura Weihenmaier of Germany advanced undefeated to Round III of the women's competition in the 2008 Under-18 European Beach Volleyball ... > more...

Countdown before the start of the games

29.08.2008: 2008 Men's Junior European Championships

Brno, August 29, 2008. Less than 24 hours are left before the start of the 2008 Men’s Junior European Championships in Brno and the teams are warming up – both physically and mentally ... > more...

Countdown before the start of the games

29.08.2008: 2008 Men's Junior European Championships

Brno, August 29, 2008. Less than 24 hours are left before the start of the 2008 Men’s Junior European Championships in Brno and the teams are warming up – both physically and mentally ... > more...

A bunch of teams already secured their berths for the next round

28.08.2008: U18 European Beach Volleyball Championships

Loutraki, August 28, 2008. Two men's teams from Germany, plus teams from Poland, Greece, Italy, Denmark and the Ukraine have already clinched berths for the next round during the double ... > more...

The world has the eyes on the village of Grossglobnitz

28.08.2008: NESTEA European Championship Tour 2008 - English Masters

Luxembourg/Zurich, August 28, 2008. Though European Beach Volleyball duos were not able to finish among the top teams at the Olympic Games in Beijing, some of them played very well ... > more...

Organizers in Brno entertain the Czech media

27.08.2008: 2008 Men's Junior European Championships

Brno, August 27, 2008. Just a day before all teams arrive to the venue of the 2008 Men’s Junior European Championship's, i.e. city of Brno, Czech Republic, representatives of the local ... > more...

Official press conference opens the Championships

27.08.2008: U18 European Beach Volleyball Championships

Loutraki, August 27, 2008. Forty-eight teams from 22 countries are ready to embark on their quest for an international sporting career, as the 2008 Under-18 European Beach Volleyball ... > more...

Is the Eastern European domination going to continue?

25.08.2008: U18 European Beach Volleyball Championships

Luxembourg, August 25, 2008. A total of 48 duos are entering the U18 European Beach Volleyball Championships 2008 which are set to take place this coming weekend in Loutraki (Greece). ... > more...

A new record for the EEVZA: all 8 Member Countries participated to the Girls U-17 Championships

25.08.2008: News from the Zonal Associations

Luxembourg/Tallinn, August 25, 2008. The EEVZA Girls U-17 Championships (i.e. for players who were born in 1992 and later) were held last August 22-24 in Lutsk, Ukraine. There is a ... > more...

Dr. Acosta hands over FIVB presidency to Mr. Wei in Beijing

25.08.2008: News from the FIVB

Beijing, August 24, 2008 – Dr. Rubén Acosta officially transferred the FIVB presidency to Mr. Jizhong Wei at a special Handover Ceremony in Beijing on Sunday after 24 years of peerless ... > more...

Brno gets ready to host the Junior Championships

25.08.2008: 2008 Men's Junior European Championships

Brno, August 25, 2008. The Organizing Committee of the 2008 Men’s Junior European Championships starts from today on its permanent activities. > more...

USA Men claim first Olympic gold in 20 years with victory over Brazil

24.08.2008: Olympic Games 2008 - Indoor Men

Beijing, China, August 24, 2008 - USA upset 2004 Athens Olympic champions and world No. 1 Brazil 3:1 to win the gold medal in the Men's Olympic Volleyball Tournament for the first time ... > more...

Brazilian Women claim Olympic gold for first time with victory over USA

23.08.2008: Olympic Games 2008 - Indoor Women

Beijing, China, August 23, 2008 - Brazil Women became Olympic champions for the first time after beating USA 3-1 in the Olympic Volleyball Tournament gold-medal match on Saturday in ... > more...

USA and Brazil advance to gold-medal match in Men’s Olympic Volleyball Tournament

22.08.2008: Olympic Games 2008 - Indoor Men

Beijing, August 22, 2008 – Reigning Olympic champions Brazil and two-time Olympic champions USA will meet in the Men’s Olympic Volleyball Tournament gold-medal match after winning their ... > more...

Dalhausser & Rogers snare second USA Olympic Beach Volleyball gold medal

22.08.2008: Olympic Games 2008 - Beach Volleyball Men

Beijing, China, August 22, 2008 - Awarded by Dr. Rubén Acosta, President of the FIVB, Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers earned the United States another Beach Volleyball gold medal here ... > more...

May-Treanor & Walsh claim second Olympic Beach Volleyball gold medal

21.08.2008: Olympic Games 2008 - Beach Volleyball Women

Beijing, China, August 21, 2008 - Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh will appear in the Beach Volleyball record books for years to come as the Americans became the first team to repeat ... > more...

USA and Brazil to meet in Women’s Olympic gold-medal match in Beijing

21.08.2008: Olympic Games 2008 - Indoor Women

Beijing, China, August 21, 2008 – USA shocked three-time Olympic champions Cuba in straight sets in the Women’s Olympic semi-finals to set up a gold-medal match against Brazil, who ... > more...

Brazil vs. USA for men’s Olympic Beach Volleyball gold medal, but…!

21.08.2008: Olympic Games 2008 - Beach Volleyball Men

Beijing, China, August 20, 2008 - It figured to be reigning Olympic champions against the 2007 SWATCH FIVB world champions for the Beach Volleyball gold medal at the Beijing 2008 Olympic ... > more...

Italy and Russia advance to semi-finals of Men's Olympic Volleyball Tournament

20.08.2008: Olympic Games 2008 - Indoor Men

Beijing, China, August 20, 2008 - Defending Olympic champions Brazil, three-time FIVB world champions Italy, three-time Olympic champions Russia and 2008 FIVB World League winners USA ... > more...

Women’s Olympic Beach Volleyball gold medal features rematch

20.08.2008: Olympic Games 2008 - Beach Volleyball Women

Beijing, China, August 19, 2008 - It will be a rematch of the 2007 SWATCH FIVB World Championships when Jia Tian and Jie Wang of China challenge Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh of ... > more...

Very sad day for European Women's teams

19.08.2008: Olympic Games 2008 - Indoor Women

Beijing, China, August 19, 2008 - Big disappointment for the three European teams in the Women's Olympic Volleyball Tournament in Beijing today. Defending Olympic champions China, three-time ... > more...

The Men’s Junior Championships are round the corner

19.08.2008: 2008 Men's Junior European Championships

Luxembourg/Brno, August 19, 2008. The city of Brno, which serves as the venue of this year's Men’s Junior European Championships, is performing the last preparatory steps towards this ... > more...

Russia wins EEVZA U-15 Girls Championships

19.08.2008: News from the Zonal Associations

Tallinn/Luxembourg, August 19, 2008. Last weekend, and namely from August 15-17, the EEVZA Girls U-15 (i.e. for girls born in 1994 and later) Championships were staged in Moscow. Five ... > more...

'Geor' & 'Gia' upset Dutch men for Olympic Beach Volleyball 'Final Four' berth

19.08.2008: Olympic Games 2008 - Beach Volleyball Men

Beijing, China, August 18, 2008 - At 12-9 in the second set of his Beijing 2008 Olympic Games quarter-final match with the Netherlands, Jorge "Gia" Terceiro of Georgia was thinking ... > more...

Moculescu says goodbye as Germany bow out

19.08.2008: Olympic Games 2008 - Indoor Men

Beijing, China, August 18, 2008 - Stelian Moculescu confirmed he is to step down as Head Coach of the German Men’s team after nine years at the helm after his side were eliminated from ... > more...

Five European teams advance to quarter-finals of Men's Olympic Volleyball Tournament

19.08.2008: Olympic Games 2008 - Indoor Men

Beijing, China, August 18, 2008 - The quarter-final line-up for the Men's Olympic Volleyball Tournament in Beijing was completed on the last day of Preliminary Round action Monday. ... > more...

Brazil outplays Italy in straight sets, Russia shines against Serbia

18.08.2008: Olympic Games 2008 - Indoor Women

Beijing, August 17, 2008 – Cuba, USA, Kazakhstan, Brazil and Russia all claimed victories on the last day of the Preliminary Rounds in the Women’s Olympic Volleyball Tournament on Sunday. ... > more...

China, Brazil and USA will battle for the medals

18.08.2008: Olympic Games 2008 - Beach Volleyball Women

Beijing, August 17, 2008 - The host country will be on the women’s Beach Volleyball podium at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games after Chen Xue and Xi Zhang assured China its first-ever ... > more...

Serbia keep their hope of making quarter-finals alive

16.08.2008: Olympic Games 2008 - Indoor Men

Beijing, China, August 16, 2008 - World League runner-up Serbia, who had suffered three losses in the Men's Volleyball preliminaries, finally beat Germany 3-1 to keep their hope of ... > more...

Austrians snare Men’s Olympic Beach Volleyball “Elite Eight” spot

16.08.2008: Olympic Games 2008 - Beach Volleyball Men

Beijing, China, August 16, 2008 - Last in the field, but first in the “heart’ of all Austrian Beach Volleyball followers are Florian Gosch and Alexander Horst as the 24th-seeded men’s ... > more...

Austrian Schwaiger sisters set personal best at Olympic Beach Volleyball

15.08.2008: Olympic Games 2008 - Beach Volleyball Women

Beijing, China, August 15, 2008 - The “Elite Eight” for the women’s Beach Volleyball competition at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games is set with a lot of familiar faces, except for the ... > more...

Poland fights for last quarter-final ticket in Pool A

15.08.2008: Olympic Games 2008 - Indoor Women

Beijing, China, August 15, 2008 - Poland maintained their chances for the last quarter-final spot in the Women's Olympic Volleyball Tournament in Beijing by beating Venezuela in straight ... > more...

The CEV welcomes an "official" wedding

15.08.2008: News from the CEV

Luxembourg/Zurich, August 15, 2008. The European Volleyball Confederation gladly announces that CEV Vice-President Ms. Banu Can and Mr. Philippe Schürmann, International Referee and ... > more...

Olympic dream continues for eight European pairs

15.08.2008: Olympic Games 2008 - Beach Volleyball Men

Beijing, China, August 14, 2008 - Only three of the six top-ranked teams at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games were able to advance from pool play with unbeaten records as two more seed-break-throughs ... > more...

Seven European teams in Round of 16

15.08.2008: Olympic Games 2008 - Beach Volleyball Women

Beijing, China, August 14, 2008 - Seven European teams are still dreaming of a medal at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. Pairs from Brazil, China and the United States captured the ... > more...

Strong European teams on third day of Men's Olympic Volleyball Tournament

15.08.2008: Olympic Games 2008 - Indoor Men

Beijing, China, August 14, 2008 - Russia overpowered Brazil as the two titans clashed on Day 3 of the Men's Olympic Volleyball Tournament in Beijing. In other matches Thursday, Italy, ... > more...

First victory for Russia - Italy still unbeaten

14.08.2008: Olympic Games 2008 - Indoor Women

Beijing, China, August 13, 2008 . Brazil, Italy, Russia, USA, Cuba, Japan claim wins on third day of Women's Olympic Volleyball Tournament in Beijing. Brazil beat Serbia in straight ... > more...

Clemens Doppler/Peter Gartmayer gain advantage

12.08.2008: Olympic Games 2008 - Beach Volleyball Men

Beijing, China, August 12, 2008 - With only 16 of the 24 teams advancing to the single-elimination rounds for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, the Austrian men’s Beach Volleyball pair ... > more...

Russia, Poland and Bulgaria victorious on second day of Men’s Olympic Volleyball Tournament in Beijing

12.08.2008: Olympic Games 2008 - Indoor Men

Beijing, China, August 12, 2008 - Brazil brushed aside Serbia, USA proved too strong for Italy and Russia were pushed all the way by Germany before winning on the second day of the ... > more...

Top seeds continue winning ways

11.08.2008: Olympic Games 2008 - Beach Volleyball Women

Beijing, China, August 11, 2008 - Three of the top six-seeded teams in the women’s Beach Volleyball competition at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games continued their winning ways here Monday ... > more...

Hard time for Russia and Poland - Serbia and Italy happy

11.08.2008: Olympic Games 2008 - Indoor Women

Beijing, China, August 11, 2008 - Brazil downed Russia in the day’s big clash, Cuba blanked USA and Serbia, Italy, China and Japan also claimed victories on the second day of the Women’s ... > more...

Perfect start for Russia, Italy, Bulgaria and Poland

10.08.2008: Olympic Games 2008 - Indoor Men

Beijing, China, August 10, 2008 - Reigning Olympic champions Brazil, USA, Russia, Italy, Bulgaria and Poland all recorded victories on the first day of the Men's Olympic Volleyball ... > more...

Italy beat Russia in first European duel in Beijing

09.08.2008: Olympic Games 2008 - Indoor Women

Beijing, China, August 9, 2008 - Italy, Serbia, Brazil, Cuba, China and USA all claimed victories on the opening day of the Women's Olympic Volleyball Tournament in Beijing. > more...

Poland's Kadziola/Szalankiewicz double their 2007 European title

07.08.2008: U20 European Beach Volleyball Championships

San Salvo, August 7, 2008. After four competition days the 2008 U20 European Beach Volleyball Championships came to an end with the very last matches which re-defined the continental ... > more...

New competition logo for the Champions' League

07.08.2008: 2008/09 CEV Indesit Champions' League

Luxembourg, August 7, 2008. The CEV along with its main sponsor Indesit is glad to unveil the new competition logo that was especially conceived and developed for the upcoming 2008/09 ... > more...

Some memories from 1998 while waiting for the Championships

07.08.2008: 2008 Men's Junior European Championships

Brno/Luxembourg, August 7, 2008. With less than three weeks to go before the final round of the 2008 Men’s Junior European Championships starts out, the CEV and the Czech Volleyball ... > more...

Eastern Europeans are dominating the scene in San Salvo

06.08.2008: U20 European Beach Volleyball Championships

San Salvo, August 6, 2008. The U20 European Beach Volleyball Championships that are being staged at the Salta Village in San Salvo (Italy) are entering their most exciting phase as ... > more...

Italian girls delight home crowd in San Salvo

05.08.2008: U20 European Beach Volleyball Championships

San Salvo, August 5, 2008. The U20 European Beach Volleyball Championships, which are organized under the supervision of Salta05, are proceeding their way at the Salta Village located ... > more...

The U20 Championships opened in the middle of a blistering heat

05.08.2008: U20 European Beach Volleyball Championships

San Salvo, August 5, 2008. The 2008 U20 European Beach Volleyball Championships started out yesterday at the Salta Village located in San Salvo Marina (Italy). After a series of busy ... > more...

European youngsters dominate U19 World Championships

03.08.2008: 2008 FIVB Youth World Championships

The Hague, August 3, 2008. Germany’s Laboureur/Springer and Kristo Kollo/Oliver Venno of Estonia earned the gold medals in the women’s respectively men’s competition at the 2008 FIVB ... > more...

The Drawing of Lots scheduled for mid September

02.08.2008: 2009 Women's Senior European Championships

Warsaw, August 2, 2008. The Drawing of Lots for the 2009 Women’s Senior European Championships is scheduled for next September 17 at 5 p.m. in the fascinating and charming frame provided ... > more...

The CEV ascertains the state of the art in Poland

02.08.2008: 2009 Women's Senior European Championships

Warsaw, August 2, 2008. The Control Committee for the 2009 Women’s Senior European Championships joined this weekend the representatives of the Polish Volleyball Federation in Warsaw ... > more...

Swiss duo gets a spot for the Olympics

31.07.2008: 2008 Olympic Games

Lausanne, July 31, 2008. The Austrian National Olympic Committee has announced to the IOC and the FIVB that Sabine Swoboda, paired with Sara Montagnolli and qualified for the Olympic ... > more...

A bunch of promising talents ready to gather in San Salvo

29.07.2008: U20 European Beach Volleyball Championships

Luxembourg, July 29, 2008. The 12th edition of the U20 European Beach Volleyball Championships is almost ready to go in San Salvo (Italy) and the participating teams are expected to ... > more...

Voices from the local Organizing Committee in Perugia

28.07.2008: 2008 Women's Junior European Championships

Perugia, July 28, 2008. Two days after the Drawing of Lots for the 2008 Women's Junior European Championship, which will be staged next September 5-13 in Foligno and Perugia, the national ... > more...

Russia and Poland secure the gold medals in Espinho

27.07.2008: U23 European Beach Volleyball Championships

Espinho, July 27, 2008. The Polish duo consisting of Grzegorz Fijalek and Mariusz Prudel together with the Russians Maria Bratkova and Evgenia Ukolova were crowned the new Under 23 ... > more...

The FIVB confirms the draws for the Beach tournaments

26.07.2008: 2008 Olympic Games

Gstaad, July 26, 2008. The FIVB has confirmed the Preliminary Round (pool round robin) for the men’s and women’s Olympic Games Beach Volleyball Tournaments after the Drawing of Lots ... > more...

Germans boys are in, German girls are out

26.07.2008: U23 European Beach Volleyball Championships

Espinho, July 26, 2008. The semi-finals of the Under 23 European Beach Volleyball Championships that are going to end tomorrow at Praia da Baia in Espinho, will feature the likes of ... > more...

The much awaited results of the DOL in Perugia

26.07.2008: 2008 Women's Junior European Championships

Perugia, July 26, 2008. The Drawing of Lots for the final round of the 2008 Women’s Junior European Championships was staged today in Perugia in the beautiful scenario provided by the ... > more...

Tomorrow will be an "all or nothing" day

25.07.2008: U23 European Beach Volleyball Championships

Espinho, July 25, 2008. Germany’s Gernert/Köhler vs. Russia’s Bratkova/Ukolova and Kolocova/Slukova (Czech Republic) vs. Urban/Wiatr (Poland) are the most awaited matches scheduled ... > more...

The top teams easily walk to the second round

24.07.2008: U23 European Beach Volleyball Championships

Espinho, July 24, 2008. The pre-event favorite teams started quite comfortably in the first competition day of the U23 Beach Volleyball European Championships being staged until next ... > more...

Provisional entry lists for Beach Volleyball events are ready!

21.07.2008: 2008 Olympic Games

Luxembourg, July 21, 2008. The tentative line-up for the Beach Volleyball events to be staged within the frame of the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympic Games is ready and all the very best ... > more...

Slovakia claims first European League title

20.07.2008: 2008 European League Final Four

Bursa, Turkey, July 20, 2008. After last year’s bronze medal, the Slovakian national team clinched its first CEV European League title. The Slovaks demonstrated a perfect show against ... > more...

Slovakia surprises Germany to face the Netherlands in Sunday’s European League final

19.07.2008: 2008 European League Final Four

Bursa, Turkey, July 19, 2008. In the decisive phase of the 2008 European League in Bursa (TUR), Slovakia and the Netherlands will meet in tomorrow’s European League final. Whilst the ... > more...

National Team Head Coaches look forward to European League Final Four

18.07.2008: 2008 European League Final Four

Bursa, July 18, 2008. The four Head Coaches of the teams set to compete in the 2008 European League Final Four in Bursa (TUR) met in Hotel Kervansaray for the technical meeting on Friday ... > more...

The Final Four to be broadcast live by LAOLA1.tv

17.07.2008: 2008 European League

Munich/Vienna, July 17, 2008. Two matches of the 2008 European League Final which is scheduled for this weekend in Bursa (Turkey) will be broadcast live and for free by LAOLA1.tv > more...

Germany expected to defend last year's golds in Portugal

17.07.2008: U23 Beach Volleyball European Championships

Luxembourg, July 17, 2008. After the great show provided by the NESTEA European Championship Final last week in Hamburg, the 2008 Beach Volleyball season is eagerly waiting for another ... > more...

57,000 fans celebrated a great party in Hamburg

15.07.2008: NESTEA European Championship Tour 2008 - Final

Luxembourg/Hamburg, July 15, 2008. The party is over, the deconstruction of the courts and stadiums on the Rathausmarkt and along the Grosse Elbstrasse in Hamburg is still underway, ... > more...

The semi-finals are set, Turkey to take on the Netherlands

15.07.2008: 2008 European League

Luxembourg, July 15, 2008. After the very last preliminary leg which was staged this past weekend, the CEV staged yesterday the Drawing of Lots for the Final Tournament of the 2008 ... > more...

The preliminary pools for Brno are ready!

15.07.2008: 2008 Men's Junior European Championships

Brno, July 15, 2008. The Drawing of Lots for the preliminary round of the 2008 Men’s Junior European Championships was staged today at the local New Town Hall in Brno (Czech Republic) ... > more...

Germany puts up an impressive performance in Zagreb

13.07.2008: 2008 Men's Junior European Championships

Zagreb, July 13, 2008. The last day of the 3rd Round Qualification Tournament – Pool F to the 2008 Men’s Junior European Championships did not cause any special excitement since Croatia ... > more...

Germany successfully ends the preliminary rounds

13.07.2008: 2008 European League

St. Anton am Arlberg, July 13, 2008. In the very last match they were supposed to enter for the preliminary round of the 2008 European League, the Germans easily defeated Belarus 3:0 ... > more...

The Netherlands are a real roadroller

13.07.2008: 2008 European League

Povoa de Varzim, July 13, 2008. The Netherlands today defeated Portugal in straight sets (25-19, 26-24 and 25-18) and finished undefeated Pool A of the European League. The Dutch impressed ... > more...

Nummerdor and Schuil even stronger than the German supporters

13.07.2008: NESTEA European Championship Tour 2008 - Final

Hamburg, July 13, 2008. The boys really have tough nerves: after having won their semi-final of the NESTEA European Championship Final in Hamburg against Germany’s Julius Brink and ... > more...

A perfect home campaign for Belgium

13.07.2008: 2008 Women's Junior European Championships

Vilvoorde, July 13, 2008. Belgium concluded in an outstanding way the 3rd Round Qualification Tournament to the 2008 Women’s Junior European Championships by defeating the Czech Republic ... > more...

France and the Netherlands qualify to the final round

13.07.2008: 2008 Women's Junior European Championships

Sète, July 13, 2008. The 3rd Round Qualification Tournament to the 2008 Women’s Junior European Championships – Pool F came to an end yesterday night with France and the Netherlands ... > more...

Goller and Ludwig are the 2008 European champions!

12.07.2008: NESTEA European Championship Tour 2008 - Final

Hamburg, July 12, 2008. Okka Rau did not know who she should root for more: “Of course I hope Sara Goller and Laura Ludwig win the final - after all they are also from Germany and I ... > more...

Germany and Croatia qualify to the final round

12.07.2008: 2008 Men's Junior European Championships

Zagreb, July 12, 2008. The second day of the 3rd Round Qualification tournament to Men's Junior European Championships 2008 currently being staged in Croatia opened with the victory ... > more...

Belgium almost ready to travel to Italy

12.07.2008: 2008 Women's Junior European Championships

Vilvoorde, July 12, 2008. In their campaign in order to secure a spot for the final round of the 2008 Women’s Junior European Championships, the Belgian girls outplayed Bulgaria 3:1, ... > more...

Windy conditions demand extra qualities

12.07.2008: NESTEA European Championship Tour 2008 - Final

Hamburg, July 12, 2008. Teams that yesterday entered the centre court that has been arranged in front of the Rathaus might consider themselves lucky. > more...

Easy victory for Turkey against Belarus

12.07.2008: 2008 European League

St. Anton am Arlberg, July 12, 2008. In day 2 of the European League – Pool B in Austria, the Turkish national team did not show any weakness and defeated Belarus in straight sets (25-22, ... > more...

The Netherlands make it 11 in a row!

12.07.2008: 2008 European League

Povoa de Varzim, July 12, 2008. The Netherlands today defeated in straight sets Great Britain in the second competition day of the very last leg of Pool A. The real highlight of this ... > more...

Cyprus and Iceland qualify for the Final Round

12.07.2008: 2009 Senior European Championships - Small Countries Division

Malta, July 12, 2008. Scotland, Iceland, Cyprus and Malta all competed for a spot in the final round of the Men’s Senior European Championships – Small Countries Division at the Cottonera ... > more...

Germany and Norway to battle for the women's crown

12.07.2008: NESTEA European Championship Tour 2008 - Final

Hamburg, July 12, 2008. Sara Goller and Laura Ludwig, who as leaders of the standings of the 2008 NESTEA European Championship Tour are wearing in Hamburg black shirts, had their difficulties ... > more...

The Netherlands are unstoppable even in Portugal

12.07.2008: 2008 European League

Povoa de Varzim, July 11, 2008. The Netherlands confirmed today their absolute predominance in Pool A of the 2008 European League by defeating Greece 3:1 (25-20, 23-25, 25-15 and 25-19) ... > more...

The Netherlands still undefeated in Sète

11.07.2008: 2008 Women's Junior European Championships

Sète, July 11, 2008. The second competition day of the 3rd Round Qualification Tournament to the Women’s Junior European Championships currently being staged in France started with ... > more...

Germany opens securely, no way for Austria against Belarus

11.07.2008: 2008 European League

St. Anton am Arlberg, July 11, 2008. In the opening of the fourth and last leg of the European League tournament in St. Anton, Germany celebrated an important 3:1 victory over Turkey ... > more...

Germany and Croatia start with the right pace

11.07.2008: 2008 Men's Junior European Championships

Zagreb, July, 11, 2008. In the first match of the 3rd Round Qualification Tournament to the 2008 Men’s Junior European Championships which kicked off today in Zagreb, Germany proved ... > more...

Belgium delights home fans in Vilvoorde

11.07.2008: 2008 Women's Junior European Championships

Vilvoorde, July 11, 2008. The 3rd Round Qualification Tournament to the 2008 Women’s Junior European Championships – Pool E started today in Belgium with the Czech Republic defeating ... > more...

Belarus starts convincingly in Pool E

11.07.2008: 2008 Men's Junior European Championships

Mogilev, July 11, 2008. The 3rd Round Qualification Tournament to the 2008 Men’s Junior European Championships started today in Belarus with four teams trying to clinch a spot for the ... > more...

A perfect round for the German teams

11.07.2008: NESTEA European Championship Tour 2008 - Final

Hamburg, July 11, 2008. Anyone who aims at winning the 2008 NESTEA European Championship Final will have to overcome the opposition of the German teams. > more...

A convincing start for the Netherlands in Sète

11.07.2008: 2008 Junior European Championships

Sète, July 11, 2008. The 3rd Qualification Round to the Women’s Junior European Championships started yesterday in this city located in Southern France where four teams are battling ... > more...

Austria eager to play against Belarus

10.07.2008: 2008 European League

St. Anton am Arlberg, July 10, 2008. For the first time ever the European League reaches Austria. > more...

Defending champions Arvanity/Karadassiou are chasing more gold

10.07.2008: NESTEA European Championship Tour 2008 - Final

Hamburg, July 10, 2008. Germany’s women’s Beach Volleyball teams started their campaign in order to chase the defending champions Arvanity/Karadassiou from Greece at the NESTEA European ... > more...

Time has definitely come to start playing

10.07.2008: NESTEA European Championship Tour 2008 - Final

Hamburg, July 10, 2008. As expected the favorites quite easily walked through the first round at the NESTEA European Championship Final in Hamburg. > more...

The CEV stages a successful seminar in Vienna

10.07.2008: News from the CEV

Luxembourg/Vienna, July 9, 2008. Apart from the traditional European Volleyball Gala and the Drawing of Lots for the 2008/09 CEV Indesit Champions’ League, the city of Vienna hosted ... > more...

LAOLA1.tv to broadcast live semifinals and finals

09.07.2008: NESTEA European Championship Tour 2008 - Final

Luxembourg/Munich, July 9, 2008. The NESTEA European Championship Final is almost ready to go and the local organizers are just finalizing the very last details for the event. > more...

The line-up for the BVA Cup is ready

09.07.2008: News from the Zonal Associations

Thessaloniki, July 9, 2008. A total of 15 teams, 9 for the Men’s and 6 for Women’s competition respectively, will play in the inaugural edition of the BVA Cup, which features teams ... > more...

St. Anton gets ready for the European League

07.07.2008: 2008 European League

St. Anton am Arlberg, July 7, 2008. This upcoming weekend the European Leagues settles down in St. Anton am Arlberg, Austria, for the very last competition leg of Pool B. In the fourth ... > more...

Some facts and figures from Hamburg

07.07.2008: NESTEA European Championship Tour 2008 - Final

Luxembourg/Hamburg, 7 July 2008. Four days remain until the kick-off of the first match of the NESTEA European Championship Final on the Rathausmarkt in Hamburg. The organizers will ... > more...

The CEV the first ever to introduce the e-score sheet

07.07.2008: News from the CEV

Luxembourg/Vienna, July 7, 2008. The CEV is pleased to announce that the partnership with DataProject, the Italian leading company for IT tools especially devoted to volleyball, has ... > more...

Germany delights home fans in Trier

07.07.2008: 2008 European League

Trier, July 6, 2008. In the very last competition day scheduled for the 3rd leg of Pool B, Belarus defeated Austria in straight sets and therefore still enjoys the chance to qualify ... > more...

First BVA Cup ever joined by 15 teams

07.07.2008: News from the Zonal Associations

Thessaloniki, July 7, 2008. A total of 15 teams, 9 for the men’s and 6 for women’s competition respectively, will play in the inaugural edition of the BVA Cup, which features teams ... > more...

The Netherlands and Slovakia book their ticket to the Final Four

06.07.2008: European League 2008

Rotterdam, July 6, 2008. The Netherlands as well as Slovakia secured their ticket to the Final Four of the European League 2008 as they dominated the fourth leg of Pool A in Rotterdam ... > more...

Germany and Turkey paving the way to the Final Four

05.07.2008: 2008 European League

Trier, July 4, 2008. After a very hard-fought battle which ended at the tie-break, Turkey defeated Belarus and secured the first place in Pool B of the 2008 European League after the ... > more...

The CEV signs a 3-years long partnership with Aeroflot

05.07.2008: News from the CEV

Vienna, July 5, 2008. The CEV was pleased to announce yesterday night, during the Drawing of Lots for the 2008/09 Indesit Champions’ League, a new partnership with the Russian airline ... > more...

Live voices from Vienna after the DOL

04.07.2008: 2008/09 CEV Indesit Champions' League

Vienna, July 4, 2008. CEV President, Mr. André Meyer, was pleased with the atmosphere of the European Volleyball Gala and happy with the outcome of the Drawing of Lots held at the local ... > more...

The very much awaited results of the Drawing of Lots

04.07.2008: 2008/09 CEV Indesit Champions' League

Vienna, July 4, 2008. The Drawing of Lots for the 2008/09 CEV Indesit Champions’ League was carried out tonight at the Town Hall of the Austrian capital within the frame of the traditional ... > more...

Zonal Associations' representatives gather in Vienna

04.07.2008: News from the CEV

Vienna, July 4, 2008. The representatives of the various Zonal Associations established under the authority of the CEV gathered today in Vienna, a few hours before the Drawing of Lots ... > more...

Austria stuns whilst Germany's stars shine

04.07.2008: 2008 European League

Trier, July 3, 2008. The European League stops this week in Germany and the first day of competition was marked by an impressive performance of the Austrian team which scored a surprising ... > more...

The Drawing of Lots to be aired live by LAOLA1.tv

03.07.2008: 2008/09 CEV Indesit Champions' League

Vienna, July 3, 2008. The Drawing of Lots of this year´s CEV Indesit Champions League is expected to take place tomorrow evening at the Town Hall of the Austrian capital city. > more...

European top duos set to gather in Hamburg

02.07.2008: NESTEA European Championship Tour 2008 - Final

Luxembourg/Zurich, July 2, 2008. It is hardly possible to be more colorful or even European: 64 teams from 21 nations will be taking part in the NESTEA European Championship Final in ... > more...

British volleyball marks historical achievement

01.07.2008: 2008 European League

Luxembourg/Sheffield, July 1, 2008. Great Britain is entering for the first time ever European competitions as a unified team in order to prepare for the next Olympics to be staged ... > more...

Slovakia set the pace

30.06.2008: 2008 European League

Sheffield, June 28, 2008. Slovakia put themselves in a strong position to reach the Final Four of the European League as they dominated the third round at the English Institute of Sport ... > more...

A few more surprises in Pool B

29.06.2008: 2008 European League

Ankara, June 28, 2008. A young German roster, after suffering a shocking defeat against Austria just 24 hours ago, outclassed the home team of Turkey 3:2 in the very last match scheduled ... > more...

Slovakia tops the standings of Pool A

28.06.2008: 2008 European League

Sheffield, June 28, 2008. Portugal registered their first win in the European League as they withstood the challenge from a young Greek side to win 3:1 at the English Institute of Sport ... > more...

Turkey speeds up the rhythm in Ankara

28.06.2008: 2008 European League

Ankara, June 28, 2008. Austria easily outplayed Germany in today’s first match of the European League – Pool B in the Atatürk Sports Hall, Ankara. > more...

Drawing of Lots for the CEV Cup and G.M. Challenge Cup

28.06.2008: 2008/09 European Cups

Luxembourg, June 28, 2008. The Drawing of Lots for the 2008/09 CEV Cup and G.M. Capital Challenge Cup was staged today at the CEV head office in Luxembourg under the supervision of ... > more...

A young German team outplays Belarus

27.06.2008: 2008 European League

Ankara, June 27, 2008. The 2nd Leg of Pool B opened today in Ankara with a convincing victory for Germany. Despite not having traveled to Turkey with their best players who started ... > more...

The CEV signs sponsorship agreement for the Challenge Cup

27.06.2008: 2008/09 European Cups

Luxembourg, June 27, 2008. The Drawing of Lots for the 2008/09 CEV Cup and Challenge Cup is set to take place this Saturday at the headquarters of the European Volleyball Confederation ... > more...

Countdown to the Drawing of Lots

26.06.2008: 2008/09 CEV Indesit Champions' League

Luxembourg, June 26, 2008. The European Volleyball Confederation is pleased to announce that the Drawing of Lots for the 2008/09 CEV Indesit Champions’ League will take place next July ... > more...

The European League set to resume in Sheffield

25.06.2008: 2008 European League

Sheffield, June 25, 2008. This weekend the European League – Pool A resumes in Great Britain with Greece and Slovakia aiming at keeping some pressure on the Netherlands. > more...

Historic win for Northern Ireland in Luxembourg

24.06.2008: 2009 Senior European Championships - Small Countries Division

Luxembourg, June 24, 2008. Northern Ireland returned home this week from Luxembourg after an historic win in the Qualification Tournament to the final round of the Men’s Senior European ... > more...

Clean course for Belarus in Mogilev

23.06.2008: 2008 European League

Mogilev, June 23, 2008. The Men’s National Team of Belarus successfully started its first European League campaign ever in Mogilev this past weekend. Yesterday the local favorites defeated ... > more...

The Netherlands continue their winning streak

22.06.2008: European League 2008

Larissa (GRE), June 22, 2008. After the second leg of the European League 2008, the Netherlands continue their string of success in Pool A. In Larissa (GRE), the team of head coach ... > more...

Belarus leads the way after day 2

21.06.2008: 2008 European League

Mogilev, June 21, 2008. After two days of competitions in Mogilev, the leader of the first leg scheduled for Pool B of the 2008 European League seems to be quite clearly defined. After ... > more...

Germany and Belarus successfully open their way

20.06.2008: 2008 European League

Mogilev, June 20, 2008. In the opening match of the European League - Pool B in Mogilev (Belarus) the Austrian team provided quite an unexpected strong opposition to Germany, probably ... > more...

European Team Sport Federations meet at EHF headquarters

20.06.2008: News from the CEV

Vienna, June 20, 2008. The European Team Sport Federations gathered in Vienna at the headquarters of the European Handball Federation (EHF) for a meeting to discuss common issues in ... > more...

A heat wave welcomes the teams in Greece

18.06.2008: 2008 European League

Larissa, June 18, 2008. Slovakia, the Netherlands, Portugal and Greece are going to enter the second leg of the Men’s European Volleyball League, which is set to start this Thursday ... > more...

A series of key proposals approved in Dubai

18.06.2008: FIVB World Congress

Dubai, June 18, 2008. The General Assembly that gathered in Dubai for the 31st FIVB World Congress unanimously approved an important change in volleyball, introducing the rule of having ... > more...

Dr. Acosta leaves the presidency of FIVB

18.06.2008: FIVB World Congress

Dubai, June 17, 2008. Dr. Rubén Acosta confirmed his retirement from the presidency of the International Volleyball Federation at the end of the 31st FIVB World Congress which was staged ... > more...

The best line-up ever expected in Hamburg

17.06.2008: NESTEA European Championship Tour 2008 - Final

Luxembourg, June 17, 2008. The major beach volleyball event of this season, namely the NESTEA European Championship Final, is approaching very quickly and in less than four weeks all ... > more...

Pool B set to start this weekend in Belarus

17.06.2008: 2008 European League

Luxembourg/Mogilev, June 17, 2008. Pool B of the 2008 European League will kick off this upcoming weekend in Belarus, namely in the city of Mogilev, with its first leg. Four teams will ... > more...

The General Assembly approves plans for the future

17.06.2008: FIVB World Congress

Dubai, June 16, 2008. A total of 182 National Federations attended the first day of the FIVB World Congress at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Dubai and their respective Presidents passed ... > more...

A new sponsorship agreement for Hamburg

16.06.2008: NESTEA European Championship Tour 2008 - Final

Luxembourg/Zurich, June 12, 2008. Anyone who has ever played beach volleyball knows you only have success in this sport with great commitment and a high level of ambition. > more...

Turkey upsets Greece and secures a berth

16.06.2008: 2009 Women's Senior European Championships

Giannitsa, June 15, 2008. Last weekend Israel, Turkey and Greece entered what was expected to be a very hot series of matches in order to secure a direct pass to the final round of ... > more...

Czech girls qualify for the final round

16.06.2008: 2009 Women's Senior European Championships

Opava, June 15, 2008. As a result of the second tournament staged this weekend in Opava, the Czech Republic qualified to the final round of the 2009 Women’s Senior European Championships, ... > more...

The Netherlands lead the way after the first leg

16.06.2008: 2008 European League

Zilina, June 13, 2008. The fifth edition of the European League started last Friday in Zilina, Slovakia, with the first leg round robin tournament scheduled for Pool A. After this first ... > more...

1st Leg Preview

12.06.2008: European League 2008

Luxembourg, June 12, 2008. This year’s edition of the European League is finally ready to start and the first leg of Pool A is scheduled for this upcoming weekend in Zilina, ... > more...

EXCOM Meeting in Copenhagen

10.06.2008: CEV Executive Committee

Luxembourg, 9th June 2008. The CEV Executive Committee and Board of Administration met in Copenhagen (DEN) from the 6th to the 8th of June 2008 for their 3rd session this year. > more...

Italy join Japan in claiming ticket to Beijing on Tokyo World Men's Olympic qualifier final day

10.06.2008: World Men's Olympic Qualification

Tokyo, Japan, June 8, 2008 - Athens 2004 Olympic silver medalists Italy triumphed over Argentina 3-2 on Sunday to earn their ninth straight Olympic berth at the FIVB Men’s World Olympic ... > more...

Slovakia, Spain, France and Bulgaria qualified to the European Championships

09.06.2008: 2009 Senior European Championships - 2nd Qualification Round

Luxembourg, 9th June 2008. During this week-end, after winning the 2nd round of the pool A, C, D and E of the women’s competition, four teams qualified to the European Championships ... > more...

Fourth consecutive win for France

06.06.2008: 2009 Senior European Championships - 2nd Qualification Round

Vandoeuvre, June 6, 2008. The second leg of the Qualification Tournament for the 2009 Women’s European Championships – Pool D started this afternoon as Belarus and Hungary were opposed ... > more...

Spain delights home crowd

06.06.2008: 2009 Senior European Championships - 2nd Qualification Round

Caceres, June 6, 2008. Spain and Azerbaijan are topping the rankings of Pool C after day I of the 2nd tournament currently being held in Caceres (Spain). The Spaniards beat Macedonia ... > more...

Bulgaria's winning streak continues

06.06.2008: 2009 Senior European Championships - 2nd Qualification Round

Gabrovo, June 6, 2008. After a series of convincing outings last weekend in Zagreb, Bulgaria started today the 2nd tournament for Pool D – which serves as a qualification event to next ... > more...

A great final expected in Hamburg

04.06.2008: NESTEA European Championship Tour 2008

Luxemburg/Zurich, June 4, 2008. Ten days after the end of the European Football Championships to be staged in Austria and Switzerland many sport enthusiasts will turn their to Hamburg. ... > more...

Summing up after the 2nd Qualification Round

03.06.2008: 2009 Senior European Championships - 2nd Qualification Round

Luxembourg, June 3, 2008. The 2nd Qualification Round to the 2009 Men’s Senior European Championships is finally over and six teams secured their participation to the final round which ... > more...

Poland secures a ticket to Beijing

02.06.2008: 2008 Olympic Games

Espinho, June 1, 2008. Runner-up at the last World Championships in Japan, Poland secured a berth for this year’s Beijing Olympics thanks to a stunning victory over Portugal in the ... > more...

Bulgaria leads the way after the 1st Tournament

02.06.2008: 2009 Senior European Championships - 2nd Qualification Round

Zagreb, June 1, 2008. Third day of the 2nd Round Qualification Tournament – Pool E for the 2009 Women's Senior European Championships in Zagreb. > more...

The historical triple

01.06.2008: NESTEA European Championship Tour 2008 - Dutch Masters

The Hague, June 1, 2008. When the historic accomplishment was completed, Kay Matysik was not quite ready to rejoice: “It was our big goal to win our third consecutive tournament on ... > more...

Romania defeated by an outstanding Mammadova

01.06.2008: 2009 Senior European Championships - 2nd Qualification Round

Buzau, June 1, 2008. After a couple of convincing outings, the Romanian team surprisingly lost the very last match of the tournament staged this weekend in Buzau against Azerbaijan ... > more...

Slovakia well deserves the ticket to Turkey

01.06.2008: 2009 Senior European Championships - 2nd Qualification Round

Plzen, June 1, 2008. In spite of today’s defeat against the Czech Republic, Slovakia well deserved the first place in Pool A and secured a direct pass to the final round of next year’s ... > more...

Greece moves to the final round of the Championships

01.06.2008: 2009 Senior European Championships - 2nd Qualification Round

Athens, June 1, 2008. In the last day of Pool D, Greece easily disposed of Sweden with a comfortable 3:0 (25-19, 25-20, 25-23) in the Athens suburb of Glyfada, to clinch a direct berth ... > more...

Bulgaria proves to be stronger than the locals

31.05.2008: 2009 Senior European Championships - 2nd Qualification Round

Zagreb, May 30, 2008. The second day of the 2nd Round Qualification Tournament - Pool E for the 2009 Women's Senior European Championships in Zagreb proposed a direct defeat between ... > more...

Romania easily defeats Spain

31.05.2008: 2009 Senior European Championships - 2nd Qualification Round

Buzau, May 31, 2008. The second day of the qualification tournament to next year’s Women’s Senior European Championships currently being staged in Romania opened with the victory of ... > more...

Greece almost ready to join the final round

31.05.2008: 2009 Senior European Championships - 2nd Qualification Round

Athens, May 31, 2008. Greece thrashed Great Britain 3:0 (25-9, 25-12, 26-24) Saturday evening in the Athens suburb of Glyfada, to remain at the top of the standings in the Qualification ... > more...

Czech and Slovaks to battle for the direct qualification

31.05.2008: 2009 Senior European Championships - 2nd Qualification Round

Plzen, May 31, 2008. Even without being as impressive as in yesterdays‘ match against Ukraine, the Slovaks easily defeated Romania in straight sets and are looking forward to securing ... > more...

The advantage of playing on home turf

31.05.2008: NESTEA European Championship Tour 2008 - Dutch Masters

The Hague, May 31, 2008. “Home court advantage gives you an advantage”, the English football trainer Bobby Robson said with unmatched wisdom. > more...

Greece moves towards the final round

30.05.2008: 2009 Senior European Championships - 2nd Qualification Round

Athens, May 30, 2008. Greece shut out Belgium in straight sets, on Friday evening in the Athens suburb of Glyfada, as the second round of the Qualification Tournament - Pool D for the ... > more...

Slovakia continues to set the pace

30.05.2008: 2009 Senior European Championships - 2nd Qualification Round

Plzen, May 30, 2008. In spite of a second and third set which proposed quite a long tie, the Slovaks clearly dominated their match against Ukraine. Such a result will arguably postpone ... > more...

Easy victories for Bulgaria and Croatia

30.05.2008: 2009 Senior European Championships - 2nd Qualification Round

Zagreb, May 29, 2008. Bulgaria easily disposed of Finland in the opening match of the 2nd Round Qualification Tournament – Pool E to next year’s Women’s Senior European Championships. ... > more...

Spain surprises Azerbaijan, easy win for Romania

30.05.2008: 2009 Senior European Championships - 2nd Qualification Round

Buzau, May 30, 2008. In first match of the 2nd Round Qualification Tournament for the 2009 Women’s Senior European Championships which kicked off today in Romania, Spain surprisingly ... > more...

Home is where the heart is

30.05.2008: NESTEA European Championship Tour 2008 - Dutch Masters

The Hague, May 30, 2008. Eight teams are still undefeated after the first day of the main draw of the Dutch Masters, fourth leg of the 2008 NESTEA European Championship Tour. > more...

High flyers from the midget State

29.05.2008: NESTEA European Championship Tour 2008 - Dutch Masters

The Hague, May 29, 2008. At the Dutch Masters which is currently being held on the beach of Scheveningen, just outside of The Hague, today all belonged to the teams asserting themselves ... > more...

Malta ready to host another tournament

29.05.2008: 2009 Senior European Championships - Small Countries Division

Malta, May 29, 2008. The Malta Volleyball Association will be once again organizing a Qualification Round for the European Championships – Small Countries Division at the Cottonera ... > more...

A round-up from Women's Pool A in Malta

29.05.2008: 2009 Senior European Championships - Small Countries Division

Malta, May 29, 2008. Last May 16-18 the Cottonera Sports Complex in Malta was the competition venue of the Qualification Round – Pool A to next year’s Women’s Senior European Championships ... > more...

A decisive opening match in Greece

29.05.2008: 2009 Senior European Championships - 2nd Qualification Round

Athens, May 29, 2008. The most crucial match, that will most likely decide the team which will directly qualify from Pool D to next year’s Men’s Senior European Championships, will ... > more...

European volleyball referees familiarizing with new IT tools

29.05.2008: News from the CEV

Luxembourg/Vilvoorde, May 29, 2008. This year’s traditional CEV Referees Seminar took place last weekend in Vilvoorde (Belgium) under the leadership of the European Refereeing Commission ... > more...

A very tough battle is expceted in Plzen

29.05.2008: 2009 Senior European Championships - 2nd Qualification Round

Plzen, May 29, 2008. The second Qualification Tournament to next year’s Men’s Senior European Championship for Pool A will start tomorrow in Plzen. This tournament will decide the fate ... > more...

A successful story in the Faroe Islands

28.05.2008: 2009 Senior European Championships - Small Countries Division

Tórshavn, May 28, 2008. Luxembourg won the Qualification Tournament – Pool B for the Women’s European Championships – Small Countries Division which was staged in the Faroe Islands ... > more...

Anniversary celebration in Scheveningen

27.05.2008: NESTEA European Championship Tour 2008 - Dutch Masters

The Hague, May 27, 2008. The European Beach Volleyball scene is looking forward to celebrating a special anniversary from May 29 to June 1 because the Dutch Masters on the beach of ... > more...

Three more European teams to travel to Beijing

26.05.2008: 2008 Olympic Games

Luxembourg, May 26, 2008. Three more European teams are going to join the line-up for the next Olympic Games in Beijing as a result of the Qualification Tournaments which were held ... > more...

A dream comes true in Estonia!

26.05.2008: 2009 Senior European Championships - 2nd Qualification Round

Tallinn, May 25, 2008. Unbelievable! What a miracle! These are the right words to describe what happened yesterday in Tallinn, as the Estonian national team secured a direct qualification ... > more...

A great final show in Luzern

25.05.2008: NESTEA European Championship Tour 2008 - Swiss Masters

Luzern, May 25, 2008. They have come to Lake Lucerne three times so far and have taken home a gold medal every time. > more...

Bulgaria offers a great show in the final match against Portugal

25.05.2008: 2009 Senior European Championships - 2nd Qualification Round

Povoa de Varzim, May 25, 2008. Bulgaria won the last scheduled match for Pool E against the home heroes from Portugal with an impressive 3:0 (25-20, 25-19, 25-22). The match was highlighted ... > more...

Slovakia remains undefeated

25.05.2008: 2009 Senior European Championships - 2nd Qualification Round

Poprad, May 25, 2008. In the first match of the last day of competition in Poprad, where the 2nd Round Qualification Tournament to the 2009 Men's Senior European Championships – Pool ... > more...

Standing ovation for the Belgians after a thrilling win

25.05.2008: 2009 Senior European Championships - 2nd Qualification Round

Antwerp, May 25, 2008. Today’s scheduled was marked by a much awaited clash between two teams that were undefeated so far, i.e. Belgium and Greece, and the game proved to be a sort ... > more...

Mixed feelings for the home fans

24.05.2008: NESTEA European Championship Tour 2008 - Swiss Masters

Luzern, May 24, 2008. The print on his black cap revealed whom the older man with the wide grin was rooting for. > more...

Czechs recovers from yesterday's defeat

24.05.2008: 2009 Senior European Championships - 2nd Qualification Round

Poprad, May 24, 2008. Czech Republic successfully recovered from yesterday’s defeat in the derby against Slovakia and won the first match scheduled for today within the frame of the ... > more...

Comfortable task for Belgium, Greece undefeated

24.05.2008: 2009 Senior European Championships - 2nd Qualification Round

Antwerp, May 24, 2008. Second day of the Qualification Tournament – Pool D for next year’s Men’s Senior European Championships and another convincing performance for the hosts as ... > more...

Stunning defeat for Poland against Montenegro

24.05.2008: 2009 Senior European Championships - 2nd Qualification Round

Tallinn, May 24, 2008. The Estonian national team is closer than ever to qualify to the Final Round of the Men’s European Championships. The only thing Estonia has to do is to defeat ... > more...

Bulgaria secures spot for the Final Round of the Championships

24.05.2008: 2009 Senior European Championships - 2nd Qualification Round

Povoa de Varzim, May 24, 2008. Thanks to today’s win in straight sets against Israel, Bulgaria secured first place in Pool E and thus qualified for the next year’s Final Round of the ... > more...

No respect for the big names

24.05.2008: NESTEA European Championship Tour 2008 - Swiss Masters

Luzern, May 23, 2008. As Jan Schnider was playing on the junior circuit, now being Swiss Beach Volleyball pro himself, he had to look up the stars of the scene. > more...

Estonia gets closer to the next round

24.05.2008: 2009 Senior European Championships - 2nd Qualification Round

Tallinn, May 23, 2008. After defeating Montenegro 3:1 win over Montenegro in the first match of the 2nd Tournament for Pool F which kicked off today in Tallinn, Estonia is very close ... > more...

Ukraine impresses, great win for Slovakia

23.05.2008: 2009 Senior European Championships - 2nd Qualification Round

Poprad, May 23, 2008. Ukraine easily won the opening match of the 2nd Round Qualification Tournament to the 2009 Men's Senior European Championships – Pool A which started today in ... > more...

Solid opening for Greece, Belgium delights home crowd

23.05.2008: 2009 Senior European Championships - 2nd Qualification Round

Antwerp, May 23, 2008. The 2nd Round Qualification Tournament for the 2009 Men’s Senior European Championships – Pool D opened today in the Lotto Arena of Antwerp with an easy win in ... > more...

Bulgaria's dominance continues in Portugal

23.05.2008: 2009 Senior European Championships - 2nd Qualification Round

Povoa de Varzim, May 23, 2008. As expected, Bulgaria easily won the opening match of the 2nd Tournament scheduled for Pool E which serves as part of the qualification process which ... > more...

The long and bumpy road to the Main Draw

22.05.2008: NESTEA European Championship Tour 2008 - Swiss Masters

Luzern, May 22, 2008. It only took two matches for Shauna Mullin to sit along one of the side courts at the Swiss Masters in Lucerne with a peevish look on her face. Once again her ... > more...

First game in Estonia will decide the final ranking

22.05.2008: 2009 Senior European Championships - 2nd Qualification Round

Tallinn, May 22, 2008. A day before the start of the 2nd Round Qualification Tournament for the 2009 Men's Senior European Championships, which will be staged this weekend in Tallinn, ... > more...

A reunion in a familiar place

21.05.2008: NESTEA European Championship Tour 2008 - Swiss Masters

Luxembourg/Zurich, May 21, 2008. It is always nice to see old friends again - even if it is only once a year. The Swiss Masters in Lucerne is an old friend of the NESTEA European Championship ... > more...

Martin Laciga: “Looking forward to the festive atmosphere”

19.05.2008: NESTEA European Championship Tour 2008 - Swiss Masters

Luxembourg/Zurich, May 18, 2008. The Swiss Masters, third leg of the 2008 NESTEA European Championship Tour, which will be staged this upcoming weekend in Lucerne is especially motivating ... > more...

Easy home win for Poland

18.05.2008: 2009 Senior European Championships - 2nd Qualification Round

Olsztyn, May 18, 2008. Poland easily won today’s match against Hungary in straight sets thus securing the first place in the final ranking of the tournament staged in Olsztyn. > more...

Malta succumbs to Cyprus in the final match

18.05.2008: 2009 Senior European Championships - Small Countries Division

Malta, May 18, 2008. A brave Malta faced Cyprus in the final match of the Qualification Round to the European Championships – Small Countries Division that was held in Malta over the ... > more...

Overwhelming dominance for Bulgaria

18.05.2008: 2009 Senior European Championships - 2nd Qualification Round

Varna, May 18, 2008. Bulgaria easily wins today’s match against a young and inexperienced Croatian team and finally tops the final ranking of the first tournament scheduled for Pool ... > more...

France delights home crowd in Dunkerque

18.05.2008: 2009 Senior European Championships - 2nd Qualification Round

Dunkerque, May 18, 2008. France easily defeats Belarus in the last match of Pool C first tournament in Dunkerque. > more...

The Netherlands rule home tournament in Rotterdam

18.05.2008: 2009 Senior European Championships - 2nd Qualification Round

Rotterdam, May 18, 2008. The Dutch men ended their home qualification tournament for the 2009 Men’s Senior European Championships in style. In the Topsport Center they defeated Slovenia ... > more...

Malta qualifies for the final of Pool A

17.05.2008: 2009 Senior European Championships - Small Countries Division

Malta, May 17, 2008. Malta clenched a 3:1 victory against Iceland tonight at the Cottonera Sports Complex in which is the first victory of the locals in this tournament. > more...

France leads the way in Dunkerque

17.05.2008: 2009 Senior European Championships - 2nd Qualification Round

Dunkerque, May 17, 2008. The second day of the 2nd Round Qualification Tournament to the 2009 Men’s Senior European Championship featured an interesting opening match, as Macedonia ... > more...

An impressive performance for the Bulgarians

17.05.2008: 2009 Senior European Championships - 2nd Qualification Round

Varna, May 17, 2008. Bulgaria continues some kind of dominance at the 2nd Round Qualification Tournament which is currently on the way in Varna. Today the local heroes easily defeated ... > more...

Poland rolls on as Montenegro defeats Hungary

17.05.2008: 2009 Senior European Championships - 2nd Qualification Round

Olsztyn, May 17, 2008. Poland easily won the third match of the 2nd Round Qualification Tournament being currently staged in Olsztyn by defeating Estonia in straight sets (28-26, 25-17, ... > more...

Azerbaijan an easy prey for Slovenia, whilst the Dutch lead Pool B

17.05.2008: 2009 Senior European Championships - 2nd Qualification Round

Rotterdam, May 17, 2008. Azerbaijan was an easy prey for Slovenia in today’s opening of the 2nd Round Qualification Tournament being staged in Rotterdam. The underdog gave some party ... > more...

A comfortable start for Poland

17.05.2008: 2009 Senior European Championships - 2nd Qualification Round

Olsztyn, May 16, 2008. The Polish National Team won the opening match of the 2nd Round Qualification Tournament to the 2009 Men’s Senior European Championships in Olsztyn against Montenegro ... > more...

An easy job for Bulgaria against Israel

16.05.2008: 2009 Senior European Championships - 2nd Qualification Round

Varna, May 16, 2008. The European Qualification Tournament - Pool E in Varna started with a stunning victory for the host team of Bulgaria in the opening match. > more...

The Netherlands easily walk over Azerbaijan, whilst Slovenia also wins

16.05.2008: 2009 Senior European Championships - 2nd Qualification Round

Rotterdam, May 16, 2008. Though Azerbaijan started fiercely, the Dutch had their answer ready. With Wytze Kooistra on serve and Robert Horstink and Kay van Dijk spiking as wild men, ... > more...

Successful opening for both France and Belarus

16.05.2008: 2009 Senior European Championships - 2nd Qualification Round

Dunkerque, May 16, 2008. New faces appeared in the French team for that first official international game of the summer season, their names being Samuel Tuia, Emmanuel Ragondet, Marien ... > more...

A Swiss stop along the road to Beijing

15.05.2008: NESTEA European Championship Tour 2008 - Swiss Masters

Luxembourg/Zurich, May 15 2008. Every beach volleyball pro has his favorite spot where he/she likes to plough through the sand more than anywhere else in the world. Most of the time, ... > more...

An attractive line-up for the Swiss Masters

14.05.2008: NESTEA European Championship Tour 2008 - Swiss Masters

Luxembourg, May 14, 2008. The Swiss Masters, which serves as third leg of the 2008 NESTEA European Championship Tour, will be staged next week in Luzern, a competition venue which has ... > more...

The FIVB Board finds a consensus on the regulations of club competitions

13.05.2008: News from the FIVB

Lausanne, May 12, 2008. The FIVB Board of Administration held an extraordinary meeting in Lausanne on Monday at which a historical decision was reached regarding International Transfer ... > more...

FIVB hosts successful sports management seminar

13.05.2008: News from the FIVB

Lausanne, May 10, 2008 - The Fédération Internationale de Volleyball, the world’s governing body for Volleyball, hosted a well-received sports management seminar on Saturday. FIVB President ... > more...

A very tough round-robin expected in Poland

13.05.2008: 2009 Senior European Championships - 2nd Qualification Round

Olsztyn, May 13, 2008. The clash between the two pre-favorite teams will kick off the 2nd Qualification Round - Pool F – for next year’s Men’s Senior European Championships which will ... > more...

A debutants’ ball in St. Pölten

12.05.2008: NESTEA European Championship Tour 2008 - Austrian Masters

St. Pölten, May 12, 2008. Germany has got Julius Brink/Christoph Dieckmann, the 2006 European Champions, as its premiere beach volleyball duo. They are the country's best team and they ... > more...

Romania qualifies for the 2nd Round of the 2009 Men’s SECH

12.05.2008: 2009 Senior European Championships - 1st Qualification Round

Ploiesti, May 10, 2008. In the return match which was held within the frame of the first Qualification Round to the 2009 Men’s European Championships, Romania confirms the standards ... > more...

In an all-German affair Pohl/Rau win the ladies tournament

11.05.2008: NESTEA European Championship Tour 2008 - Austrian Masters

St. Pölten, May 11, 2008. Anyone who clicks on www.laola1.tv these days will find a photo gallery with attractive and appealing images of the Austrian Masters, which serves as the second ... > more...

A short break at the right time

11.05.2008: NESTEA European Championship Tour 2008 - Austrian Masters

St. Pölten, May 10, 2008. Anyone who can take a break in between matches can consider himself lucky especially with the sun shining the way it is in Europe at the moment. Sara Goller ... > more...

Denmark wins return match but Britain advances

11.05.2008: 2009 Senior European Championships - 1st Qualification Round

Odense, May 10, 2008. The Danes won 3:2 Saturday’s return match against Great Britain but still the Brits qualify for the 2nd round thanks to an extremely narrow better point ratio. ... > more...

Sweden rolls on and gets the pass to the next round

10.05.2008: 2009 Senior European Championships - 1st Qualification Round

Linköping, May 10, 2008. Sweden’s guys qualified today for the 2nd Qualification Round to next year’s Senior European Championships after defeating Austria in straight sets (25-22, ... > more...

New FIVB headquarters officially opened in Lausanne

10.05.2008: News from the FIVB

Lausanne, May 9, 2008. The Fédération Internationale de Volleyball and special guests from around the world joined together in celebrating the grandest of occasions on Friday evening ... > more...

Goller and Ludwig continue their winning streak

10.05.2008: NESTEA European Championship Tour 2008 - Austrian Masters

St. Pölten, May 9, 2008. Sara Goller and Laura Ludwig needed ten games to win the season-opening Spanish Masters of the NESTEA European Championship Tour on Grand Canary three weeks ... > more...

Moldova defeats Israel on home soil

09.05.2008: 2009 Senior European Championships - 1st Qualification Round

Chisinau, May 8, 2008. Within the frame of the 1st Qualification Round to the 2009 Men’s Senior European Championships Moldova profited of playing on home court to defeat Israel 3:1 ... > more...

Romania easily overcomes Luxembourg

08.05.2008: 2009 Senior European Championships - 1st Qualification Round

Luxembourg, May 8, 2008. After a determined and brave start for the home team, Romania easily overcame Luxembourg in straight sets at Le Coque sports center within the frame of the ... > more...

Home defeat for Austria against Sweden

08.05.2008: 2009 Senior European Championships - 1st Qualification Round

Vienna, May 8, 2008. In the first Qualification Round to the Men’s European Championships 2008, the national team of Austria was defeated by Sweden 2:3 (25:15, 20:25, 19:25, 25:22, ... > more...

A convincing start for Great Britain's teams

08.05.2008: 2009 Senior European Championships - 1st Qualification Round

Sheffield, May 8, 2008. Great Britain opened their European Championship campaign in impressive style at the English Institute of Sport, Sheffield, with a 3:1 (25-22, 25-21, 23-25, ... > more...

Beaming brighter than the sun

08.05.2008: NESTEA European Championship Tour 2008 - Austrian Masters

St. Pölten, May 8, 2008. Even less than a month ago the winter returned to Europe. While everyone was hoping for spring, most Europeans were forced to unpack their snow shovels again. ... > more...

The Austrian Masters is ready to go

07.05.2008: NESTEA European Championship Tour 2008 - Austrian Masters

St. Pölten, May 7, 2008. It is Wednesday afternoon and the atmosphere that you can feel at the Landessportschule is already full of excitement. The entire team, no matter of ages, gender ... > more...

Faroe Islands proud to host the Qualification Tournament

06.05.2008: 2009 Women's Senior European Championships - Small Countries Division

Tórshavn, May 6, 2008. The Faroe Islands are making the final preparations to host the Pool B Qualification Tournament to the 2009 Women’s Senior European Championships - Small Countries ... > more...

Clemens Doppler: “We will not get caught up in the hype”

05.05.2008: NESTEA European Championship Tour 2008 - Austrian Masters

Luxembourg/Zurich, May 5, 2008. Right before the start of the Austrian Masters in St. Pölten, local favorite and top player Clemens Doppler speaks about his team's Olympic plans, the ... > more...

Perfect European warm-up for the British teams

05.05.2008: 2009 Senior European Championships

Sheffield, May 5, 2008. Great Britain’s men’s and women’s volleyball teams go into Thursday’s CEV European Championship first round matches at the English Institute of Sport - Sheffield ... > more...

Estonia captures historical win in Tallinn

05.05.2008: 2009 Women's Senior European Championships - 1rst Qualification Round

Tallinn, May 5, 2008. The Estonian National volleyball team joined the Qualification Tournaments to the Senior Women’s European Championships after a 16-year long break and won its ... > more...

Malta is ready to host the Qualification Round

05.05.2008: 2009 Women's Senior European Championships - Small Countries Division

Malta, May 5, 2008. The Malta Volleyball Association is carrying out last minute preparations in order to ensure that the European Championships will be a success. > more...

EEVZA General Assembly in Tallinn

05.05.2008: Zonal Associations

Tallinn, May 3, 2008. The 2008 General Assembly of the East European Volleyball Zonal Association (EEVZA) was held in Tallinn, Estonia on May 3, 2008. CEV was represented there by its ... > more...

Russia will host the Qualification to the FIVB World Grand Prix

29.04.2008: News from the CEV

Luxembourg/Moscow, April 25, 2008. Within the frame of the re-election of Mr. Nikolai Patrushev who is going to head for 4 more years the Volleyball Federation of Russia, the highest ... > more...

European top teams are hungry for more!

25.04.2008: NESTEA European Championship Tour 2008

Luxembourg/Zurich, April 25, 2008. The kick-off tournament of the NESTEA European Championship Tour on Grand Canary clearly showed how competitive the continental Beach Volleyball scene ... > more...

Bye Peter! Welcome Thorsten!

25.04.2008: News from the CEV

Luxembourg, April 23, 2008. The CEV reports that Mr. Peter Lange has unfortunately decided to quit in advance his office as a member of the CEV European Cups Commission by citing private ... > more...

The CEV signs a milestone agreement with the EOC

25.04.2008: News from the CEV

Paris, April 20, 2008. Right after the completion of the Board of Administration, all CEV representatives were pleased to attend the signature of an official agreement between the CEV ... > more...

And now floor to the French Volleyball Federation

25.04.2008: News from the CEV

Paris, April 20, 2008. Mr. Gil Pellan, President of the French Volleyball Federation, was very pleased to welcome the CEV delegates in Paris for staging both the Executive Committee ... > more...

A monumental history of European volleyball

25.04.2008: News from the CEV

Paris, April 20, 2008. The CEV Board of Administration was attended also by CEV Honorary President Mr. Georges Boudry. > more...

A round-up of the last CEV ExCom and Board

25.04.2008: News from the CEV

Paris, April 20, 2008. This year’s second session of the CEV Executive Committee and Board of Administration took place last weekend in the French capital and the agenda there was very ... > more...

A joint declaration for defending the specificity of sport in Europe

24.04.2008: News from the CEV

Nyon/Luxembourg, April 24, 2008. After the meeting which was held today at the UEFA headquarters in Nyon (Switzerland) and which was devoted to the defend the specificity of sport in ... > more...

Applications to be evaluated this Saturday!

24.04.2008: 2010 Junior and 2011 Senior European Championships

Luxembourg, April 24, 2008. This Saturday an audit will be staged by the CEV in Luxembourg in order to evaluate the various applications that have been submitted for the organization ... > more...

Greatest attendance ever for the Cups' finals

22.04.2008: 2007/08 European Cups

Luxembourg, April 22, 2008. The 2007/08 European Cups’ season is now over but echoes and memories from the various finals are yet to be removed or forgotten. > more...

Poland is looking forward to hosting the 2009 ECH

22.04.2008: 2009 Women's Senior European Championships

Luxembourg/Warsaw, April 21, 2008. A first inspection visit to the venues of next year’s Women’s European Championships in Poland took place a couple of weeks ago. > more...

Venues for the 3rd Qualification Round appointed

21.04.2008: 2008 Junior European Championships

Luxembourg, April 21, 2008. After a careful evaluation of the applications received, the CEV finally appointed the organizers of the 3rd Qualification Round to the 2008 Junior European ... > more...

Spanish Masters: gold for Germany and the Netherlands

20.04.2008: NESTEA European Championship Tour 2008

Grand Canary, April 20, 2008. Sara Goller would have liked to cry out her unbridled joy over the victory of the final of the Spanish Masters. But that was just not possible anymore: ... > more...

Head-to-head contests while waiting for the finals

20.04.2008: NESTEA European Championship Tour 2008

Grand Canary, April 20, 2008. Players who gathered in Grand Canary for the first leg of the 2008 NESTEA European Championship Tour are not competing only for the prize money, which ... > more...

Viva España: Mesa/Herrera playing for the gold

19.04.2008: NESTEA European Championship Tour 2008

Grand Canary, April 19, 2008. While their fans were dancing in the stands, Raul Mesa and Pablo Herrera danced on centre court. The local heroes are in the final of the Spanish Masters ... > more...

Spanish Masters: a day full of surprises

18.04.2008: NESTEA European Championship Tour 2008

Grand Canary, April 18, 2008. The location which was appointed to stage the Spanish Masters – first leg of the 2008 NESTEA European Championship Tour - is only half a hour flight from ... > more...

Not afraid of the big names: some top teams are out in the qualification rounds

17.04.2008: NESTEA European Championship Tour 2008

Grand Canary, April 17, 2008: Anyone who already has a spot in the main draw of the Spanish Masters of the NESTEA European Championship Tour is a happy camper. > more...

Spanish Masters: no team wants to oversleep the season’s kick-off

16.04.2008: NESTEA European Championship Tour 2008

Grand Canary, April 16, 2008. These are the things anybody associates to beach volleyball competitions: hot temperatures (30° C), a location close to the sea, a great atmosphere and ... > more...

Malta: Marsascala Mapei takes the Men's National League

15.04.2008: News from the National Federations

Malta, April 15, 2008. After a first round victory in straight sets last weekend, Marsascala Mapei secured the 2007/08 National League by defeating Fleur de Lys FEB in a similar fashion ... > more...

Local star Raul Mesa eager to play at the Spanish Masters

14.04.2008: NESTEA European Championship Tour 2008

Grand Canary/Zurich, April 14, 2008. Spanish stars Raul Mesa and Pablo Herrera are aiming at delighting their compatriots at the Spanish Masters, which serves as the kick-off event ... > more...

CEV Vice-President visits Belarus' National Olympic Committee

10.04.2008: 2009 Senior European Championships

Luxembourg/Minsk, April 10, 2008. This week Mr. Jan Hronek, CEV Vice-President, traveled to Belarus in order to carry out an inspection visit within the frame of the 2nd Qualification ... > more...

Impressive female line-up for the Austrian Masters

09.04.2008: NESTEA European Championship Tour 2008

Luxembourg, April 10, 2008. Tentative entries for the Austrian Masters, second leg of the NESTEA European Championship Tour 2008, provide local fans with quite an impressive line-up ... > more...

Registration deadline for the 2010 World Championships

09.04.2008: 2010 FIVB World Championships

Luxembourg/Lausanne, April 9, 2008. The CEV reminds all affiliated National Federations that the deadline for the submission of the entry forms for the 2010 World Championships Qualification ... > more...

Big names are entering the Spanish Masters

09.04.2008: NESTEA European Championship Tour 2008

Luxembourg/Zurich, April 8, 2008. High-quality matches are foreseen for the first leg of the 2008 NESTEA European Championships Tour, as some top teams will have even to fight for entering ... > more...

Paola Hibs Candy wins the 2007/2008 Women's Maltese National League

07.04.2008: News from the National Federations

Malta, April 7, 2008. Paola Hibs Candy won the 2007/2008 Malta National League by defeating Playvolley Blues in straight sets last weekend. The girls from Playvolley Blues, who are ... > more...

Second Indesit Champions’ League trophy for Colussi PERUGIA

06.04.2008: Women's Indesit European Champions' League Final Four 2007/08

Murcia, April 6, 2008. Thanks to an amazing performance, Colussi PERUGIA extends the Italian tradition in the Women’s European Champions’ League and doubles up the victory achieved ... > more...

NOVARA claims bronze at Women’s IECL Final Four

06.04.2008: Women's Indesit European Champions' League Final Four 2007/08

Murcia, Spain, April 6, 2008. Asystel NOVARA finished third at the Women’s Indesit European Champions’ League 2007-08 after beating host Grupo 2002 MURCIA in extremis in today’s bronze ... > more...

PERUGIA and ODINTSOVO are ready to throw themselves into the fray

06.04.2008: Women's Indesit European Champions' League Final Four 2007/08

Murcia, April 6, 2008. The 2007/08 Women’s Indesit European Champions’ League enters the very last step after a busy schedule which has been lasting for several months and provided ... > more...

Colussi PERUGIA joins the Russians for tomorrow's final

05.04.2008: Women's Indesit European Champions' League Final Four 2007/08

Murcia, Spain, April 5, 2008. Today’s second semifinal at the Final Four of the Women’s Indesit European Champions’ League 2007/08 secured a pass for tomorrow’s final to Colussi PERUGIA ... > more...

ODINTSOVO cruises to victory in today’s first semifinal

05.04.2008: Women's Indesit European Champions' League Final Four 2007/08

Murcia, Spain, April 5, 2008. In today’s first deciding semifinal at the Final Four of the Women’s Indesit European Champions’ League 2007/08, Zarechie ODINTSOVO defeated host Grupo ... > more...

Live from Murcia: coaches are longing for today's semifinals

05.04.2008: 2007/08 European Cups

Murcia, April 5, 2008. After the first training session, head coaches and team managers of the four clubs entering this year’s Final Four of the Women’s Indesit European Champions’ ... > more...

Mayor Camara welcomes the teams and officials in Murcia

05.04.2008: 2007/08 European Cups

Murcia, April 5, 2008. Yesterday the 2007/08 Women’s IECL Final Four took off with an official reception in the town hall of the hosting city, Murcia. Mr. Miguel Angel Camara, mayor ... > more...

Voléro ZÜRICH and Ach BLED win the 2007/08 IECL Press Award

03.04.2008: 2007/08 European Cups

Luxembourg, April 3, 2008. As a result of a careful evaluation of all the materials that have been submitted throughout the entire season of the Indesit European Champions League, Swiss ... > more...

FIVB confirms match schedule for Women’s World Olympic Qualification Tournament in Tokyo

03.04.2008: News from the FIVB

Lausanne, April 2, 2008 – The FIVB has confirmed the match schedule for the Women’s World Olympic Qualification Tournament in Tokyo, Japan, that will decide the remaining four spots ... > more...

FIVB confirms match schedules for Men's World Olympic Qualification Tournaments

02.04.2008: News from the FIVB

Lausanne, April 1, 2008 – The FIVB has set the match schedules for the Men’s World Olympic Qualification Tournaments to be played in Düsseldorf, Germany, Espinho, Portugal and Tokyo, ... > more...

An All-Brazilian affair in Adelaide and a strong performance for the German duos

31.03.2008: News from the FIVB

Adelaide, March 30, 2008 – The first stop of the 2008 SWATCH FIVB World Tour was marked by a Brazilian display of strength, as the South Americans dominated both the Men’s and Women’s ... > more...

2008 JECH - A short recap after Qualification round II and the schedule for the next months

31.03.2008: 2008 Junior European Championships

Luxembourg, March 31, 2008. As a result of the 2nd Qualification round which was held last week, the 2008 Men’s U20 and Women’s U19 European Championships are now entering their decisive ... > more...

Men's U20 ECH Pool B - Poland defeats Germany and gets the pass to Brno

31.03.2008: 2008 Junior European Championships

Kienbaum, March 30, 2008. Poland defeats Germany in the very last match of Pool B and makes is into getting a direct qualification to the final round of the 2008 Men’s U20 European ... > more...

Women's U19 ECH - Pool D Germany secures a spot for the final round

31.03.2008: 2008 Junior European Championships

Tampere, March 30, 2008. Germany qualified to the Final Round of the 2008 Women’s U19 European Championships by winning the qualification pool D, which was played in Tampere, Finland. ... > more...

Women's U19 ECH - Pool B Turkey qualifies to the final round

31.03.2008: 2008 Junior European Championships

Bardejov, March 30, 2008. Turkey easily qualifies for the final round of the 2008 Women’s U19 European Championships after having won Pool B which was played in Slovakia till the past ... > more...

Women's U19 ECH - Serbia dominates Pool A

31.03.2008: 2008 Junior European Championships

Kohila, March 30, 2008. Serbia is the final winner of the 2nd Qualification Round – Pool A which was staged in Estonia and granted a direct qualification to the final round of the 2008 ... > more...

Men's U20 ECH - The Netherlands win Pool A in Austria

31.03.2008: 2008 Junior European Championships

Steinbrunn, March 30, 2008. In the opening match of the last day of the Pool A, which is part of the 2nd Qualification round for this year’s Men’s U20 European Championships, Switzerland ... > more...