Volleyball - Press Releases

Get well soon Agnes!

02.09.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championship - Women

Zrenjanin, Serbia, September 2, 2010. September 2nd is generally a moment of celebration for Agnes Pallag, player of the Hungarian Junior National Team. But this year September 2nd ... > more...

Holland joins semifinals after Germany needs five sets to defeat Belgium

02.09.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championship - Men

Bobruisk, Belarus, September 2, 2010. The Netherlands did their job pretty well this afternoon against Turkey – in spite of the injury that has sidelined setter Nimir Abdel Aziz who ... > more...

Bulgaria outclasses Spain to make it to semis as best ranked team from Pool II

02.09.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championship - Men

Mogilev, Belarus, September 2, 2010. With a classy performance against Spain – combined with the defeat of Serbia against Italy – Bulgaria claimed the first place in Pool II and will ... > more...

The countdown has started - only a few hours until take-off in Serbia

02.09.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championship - Women

Nis, Serbia, September 2, 2010. The countdown has started - only a few hours are left until the opening ceremony of the 2010 Women’s CEV Junior European Championship will be held in ... > more...

Voléro signs three young but very promising international players

02.09.2010: News from the clubs

Zürich, Switzerland, September 2, 2010. Voléro ZÜRICH recently signed three more international players to additionally strengthen its roster for the 2011 CEV Champions League. Croatian ... > more...

Serbia advances to semifinals, Spain and Bulgaria to fight for second ticket

01.09.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championship - Men

Mogilev, Belarus, September 1, 2010. Serbia qualified this afternoon for the semifinals of the 2010 CEV Junior European Championship after an extremely demanding five-setter against ... > more...

Germany and Belgium score "big" victories to stay in contention for semifinal spot

01.09.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championship - Men

Bobruisk, Belarus, September 1, 2010. Germany and Belgium did apparently rest well yesterday as they were back on court with full power and energy to claim their respective matches ... > more...

Nis and Zrenjanin get ready for 10 days of spectacle

01.09.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championship - Women

Nis, Serbia, September 1, 2010. The Serbian cities of Nis and Zrenjanin get ready for the start of the 2010 Women’s CEV Junior European Championship. Twelve of the best women’s European ... > more...

Ukraine organizes national refereeing seminar in Lutsk

01.09.2010: News from the National Federations

Lutsk, Ukraine, September 1, 2010. The Ukrainian Volleyball Federation in cooperation with the Refereeing Commission held a national seminar this past August 24 in Lutsk. Some members ... > more...

Bobruisk wants to turn into the home of Volleyball in Belarus

31.08.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championship - Men

Bobruisk, Belarus, August 31, 2010. With the competition enjoying a short break before the final rush of the prelims where a few teams are still in full contention for a spot among ... > more...

Teams and officials enjoy rest day in Mogilev

31.08.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championship - Men

Mogilev, Belarus, August 31, 2010. The 2010 CEV Junior European Championship had a rest day also in Mogilev, where the “Olimpiets” sports hall is currently hosting the matches of Pool ... > more...

Serbia wins classy five-setter against Bulgaria, Italy stuns defending champions from France

30.08.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championship - Men

Mogilev, Belarus, August 30, 2010. The third competition day in Mogilev did start with an amazing match starring 2009 Youth World champion Serbia and a very ambitious Bulgarian team ... > more...

Russia's power too much to handle for young "Oranjes"

30.08.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championship - Men

Bobruisk, Belarus, August 30, 2010. The real highlight of the day here in Bobruisk, i.e. the match starring the sole teams still undefeated after two days, did follow quite an unexpected ... > more...

Serbia cruises past host Belarus after shaky opening set

29.08.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championship - Men

Mogilev, Belarus, August 29, 2010. Serbia maintained a perfect record after the second competition day in Mogilev, but having to cope with a furious start from the hosts of Belarus ... > more...

Russia ans The Netherlands stretch winning record in Bobruisk

29.08.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championship - Men

Bobruisk, Belarus, August 29, 2010. Russia and Germany definitely delighted the local audience at the majestic “Bobruisk Arena” with a splendid match, marked by continuous turnarounds, ... > more...

Serbia shocks defending champion France in Mogilev

28.08.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championship - Men

Mogilev, Belarus, August 28, 2010. In what was expected to be the real highlight of the day in Mogilev, Serbia cruised past defending champion France in three straight sets. With such ... > more...

The Netherlands and Russia open their campaign on a high note in Bobruisk

28.08.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championship - Men

Bobruisk, Belarus, August 28, 2010. After a few days that were necessary to complete the preparations on site, the final round of the 2010 CEV Junior European Championship eventually ... > more...

Belarus welcomes first European Championship ever

28.08.2010: 2010 CEV European Championship - Men

Bobruisk, Belarus, August 28, 2010. The official Opening Ceremony of the 2010 CEV Junior European Championship – Men was staged this afternoon at the “Bobruisk Arena” upon completion ... > more...

Hardly waiting for the first whistle in Belarus

27.08.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championship - Men

Bobruisk, Belarus, August 27, 2010. 2008 silver medalist Germany was the very first team to resume this morning to the majestic “Bobruisk Arena” for the start of the training sessions ... > more...

Bobruisk and the Republic of Belarus to turn into Europe's Volleyball heart for the next 10 days

26.08.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championship - Men

Bobruisk, Belarus, August 26, 2010. It takes a couple of hours from Belarus’ capital city, Minsk, to drive across endless and fascinating birch woods to finally make it to Bobruisk, ... > more...

Belgium earns first YOG gold medal ever in Singapore

26.08.2010: Miscellaneous

Singapore, August 26, 2010. Belgium won the historic first-ever girls’ Volleyball gold medal at the 2010 Singapore Youth Olympic Games by beating the United States in a hard-fought ... > more...

Overwhelming success for Summer Volleyball Games in Latvia

26.08.2010: News from the National Federations

Riga, Latvia, August 26, 2010. The Latvian Volleyball Federation, in collaboration with the Rigas Piena Kombinats (Riga Milk Complex) and with the support of the Riga, Kuldiga and Gulbene ... > more...

Obituary: former international referee Jean-Jacques De Knibber

23.08.2010: News from the National Federations

Brussels, Belgium, August 23, 2010. With deep sadness the Francophone Refereeing Commission (CFA, Commission Francophone d’Arbitrage) announces the premature death of former international ... > more...

Official statement from BVF Board on funding arrangements for British Volleyball

19.08.2010: News from the National Federations

Sheffield, Great Britain, August 19, 2010. Since 2006 the British Volleyball Federation has maintained its investment in the six Olympic and Paralympic disciplines under its control, ... > more...

Serbia introduces official testimonials of the Championship

19.08.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championship - Women

Beograd, Serbia, August 19, 2010. The Volleyball Federation of Serbia organized yesterday an official event to support the promotion of the 2010 CEV Junior European Championship - Women ... > more...

Volleyball Federation of Serbia and "Vip mobile" honor golden girls in Beograd

19.08.2010: News from the National Federations

Beograd, Serbia, August 19, 2010. The Volleyball Federation of Serbia continued with the project “Volleyball Summer” celebrating the 2010 edition at the Hotel “M” in Beograd, honouring ... > more...

Additional updates about "Burhan Felek" Volleyball complex

17.08.2010: News from the National Federations

Istanbul, Turkey, August 17, 2010. 25 weeks have passed by since the ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of the “Burhan Felek” sports hall in Istanbul. The complex promoted ... > more...

Junior girls extend Serbian domination in Balkan competitions

16.08.2010: News from the Zonal Associations

Banja Luka, Bosnia & Herzegovina, August 16, 2010. The 2010 Balkan Junior Championship – Women came to a close this Sunday in Banja Luka. The Serbian girls – who are currently preparing ... > more...

CEV President visits premises of German Volleyball League in Berlin

13.08.2010: News from the CEV

Berlin, Germany, August 13, 2010. This morning CEV President André Meyer paid a visit to the premises of the German Volleyball League (DVL) located here in Berlin and there did clearly ... > more...

Romanian rookie Remat ZALAU looks forward to competing in CEV Champions League

11.08.2010: News from the clubs

Zalau, Romania, August 11, 2010. Romania’s national champion Remat ZALAU – which is set to compete for the first time ever in the CEV Champions League – organized this past Monday, ... > more...

2010 Balkan Junior Girls’ Championship starting tomorrow in Banja Luka

10.08.2010: News from the Zonal Associations

Banja Luka, Bosnia & Herzegovina, August 10, 2010. The 9th edition of the Balkan Junior Championship – Women is about to start in Banja Luka, Bosnia & Herzegovina. 9 teams will be competing ... > more...

Serbian boys win 2010 Balkan junior Championship

09.08.2010: News from the Zonal Associations

Nov Dojran, F.Y.R. of Macedonia, August 8, 2010. The young guys from Serbia were crowned this past weekend Balkan junior champion at the end of the competition that was held in Nov ... > more...

JASTRZEBSKI Wegiel organizes exciting urban game

06.08.2010: News from the clubs

Jastrzębie Zdroj, Poland, August 6, 2010. On Saturday, August 7, the club of JASTRZEBSKI Wegiel invites all Volleyball fans to participate in a unique event. The Polish team has ... > more...

Updates about “Burhan Felek” Volleyball Complex in Istanbul

06.08.2010: News from the National Federations

Istanbul, Turkey, August 6, 2010. 5 months have gone since the groundbreaking ceremony and the construction of the “Burhan Felek” Volleyball Complex is continuing rapidly in ... > more...

Fresh start with a new Board of Administration for the Hellenic Volleyball Federation

06.08.2010: News from the National Federations

Athens, Greece, August 6, 2010. After many months of turbulence and uncertainty, the Hellenic Volleyball Federation (HVBF) is turning the page with a new Board of Administration. Following ... > more...

Voléro ZÜRICH to work closely with VBC Biel-Bienne

06.08.2010: News from the clubs

Zürich, Switzerland, August 6, 2010. Swiss national champion and Champions League competitor Voléro ZÜRICH will closely work together with VBC Biel-Bienne in the near future. The club ... > more...

Patrick Kurtz takes over Presidency of French Volleyball Federation

05.08.2010: News from the National Federations

Paris, France, August 5, 2010. This past July 31 the French Volleyball Federation – with a meeting staged at the headquarters of the National Olympic Committee – completed the renewal ... > more...

Official announcement about Croatian case - Joint agreement NOC/CEV

05.08.2010: News from the CEV

Luxembourg, August 5, 2010. Upon a visit of Mr. Zlatko Matesa, President of the Croatian Olympic Committee, the European Volleyball Confederation, in presence of President André Meyer ... > more...

First U18 international club competition to be played in Italy next September

04.08.2010: News from the National Federations

Rome, Italy, August 4, 2010. The promotion of sport across the youth is an absolute priority also for the International Olympic Committee – with the very first Youth Olympic Games coming ... > more...

Balkan Junior Champs coming up in FYROM

03.08.2010: News from the Zonal Associations

Nov Dojran, F.Y.R. of Macedonia, August 3, 2010. The 2010 Balkan Junior Championships - Men are set to start on Wednesday in Nov Dojran, a city located in the south-eastern part of ... > more...

AS CANNES wants to play major role in 2011 CEV Champions League

02.08.2010: News from the clubs

Cannes, France, August 2, 2010. After a great 2009/2010 season - that finished with the second place in the French national league - AS CANNES has just ended signing contracts with ... > more...

Traditional Volleyball festival in Drevenice

02.08.2010: News from the National Federations

Prague, Czech Republic, August 2, 2010. One of the most famous Czech Volleyball events took place this past weekend in Drevenice, a small village located in the neighborhood of Czech ... > more...

Voléro ZÜRICH strengthens network in Italy

01.08.2010: News from the clubs

Zürich, Switzerland, August 1, 2010. Swiss champion and CEV Champions League participant Voléro ZÜRICH has been recently developing a close partnership with Italian A1 club Sirio Perugia. ... > more...

British memories from the 2010 Sitting Volleyball World Championships in Oklahoma

01.08.2010: News from the National Federations

Loughborough, England, August 1, 2010. The GB Sitting Volleyball squads have returned home from Oklahoma where they faced tough competition in the highest profile international tournament ... > more...

Greece wins 2010 Youth Boys’ Balkan Championship

01.08.2010: News from the Zonal Associations

Kazanlak, Bulgaria, July 31, 2010. After winning the final match against host Bulgaria, Greece clipped yesterday the crown at the 2010 Youth Boys’ Balkan Championship. Greek Menelaos ... > more...

2010 Balkan Youth Boys’ Championship starting tomorrow in Kazanlak

26.07.2010: News from the Zonal Associations

Kazanlak, Bulgaria, July 26, 2010. The Bulgarian city of Kazanlak is ready to host the 2010 Balkan Youth Boys’ Championship. Kazanlak is going to be hosting this competition for the ... > more...

Serbian girls are the 2010 Youth Balkan Champions

26.07.2010: News from the Zonal Associations

Bar, Montenegro, July 26, 2010. After beating Turkey 3:0 in the final match, the girls from Serbia were crowned this past Sunday 2010 Youth Balkan Champions. In the first match of ... > more...

Serbia defends European League title by beating Bulgaria 3:1

25.07.2010: 2010 CEV Women’s European League Final Four

Ankara, Turkey, July 25, 2010. After their triumph in 2009, Serbia made it again on the top of the podium of the CEV Women’s European League by beating Bulgaria 3:1, giving the Serbians ... > more...

Titleholder Serbia and crazy Bulgaria will battle for the 2010 Women’s European league crown

24.07.2010: 2010 CEV Women’s European League Final Four

Ankara, Turkey, July 24, 2010. In front of more than 6’500 fans in Baskent Sport Hall in Ankara, Bulgaria defeated host Turkey in a crazy five-setter. Two sets down, Turkey fought back ... > more...

Israel to challenge three experienced teams for Women’s European League finals

23.07.2010: 2010 CEV Women’s European League Final Four

Ankara, Turkey, July 23, 2010. In 2009, CEV proudly extended the European League by creating a women’s division. After many spectacular matches during the qualification phase starting ... > more...

Rabita BAKU signs flurry of international stars to be a major force for next CEV Champions League

23.07.2010: News from the clubs

Baku, Azerbaijan, July 23, 2010. Last year’s Azerbaijani champion and CEV Cup bronze medalist Rabita BAKU is set to play the CEV Champions League for the first time in history. The ... > more...

2010 Youth Girls’ Balkan Championship start in Montenegro

22.07.2010: News from the Zonal Associations

Bar, Montenegro, July 22, 2010. The 2010 Youth Girls’ Championship organized by the Balkan Volleyball Association (BVA) started yesterday in Bar, Montenegro. Eight teams divided in ... > more...

CEV President visits national youth campus in Guadalajara

20.07.2010: News from the National Federations

Guadalajara, Spain, July 20, 2010. CEV President André Meyer visited on Saturday the Spanish National Youth Campus. The head of European Volleyball was accompanied there by the President ... > more...

Bulgarian referees started preparation for the upcoming season

20.07.2010: News from the National Federations

Sofia, Bulgaria, July 20, 2010. During the last weekend of the CEV 2010 Women’s European League preliminary phase, and in connection with the matches between Bulgaria and Serbia played ... > more...

DOL for final round in Belarus is completed

20.07.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championship - Men

Minsk, Belarus, July 20, 2010. The Drawing of Lots for the final round of the 2010 CEV Junior European Championship – Men which is set to run through August 28 to September 5 in Bobruisk ... > more...

Serbia confirms leader status with another win in Bulgaria

18.07.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Women

Gabrovo, Bulgaria, July 18, 2010. Serbia’s women’s national team achieved another victory from this weekend’s double-header against Bulgaria in Gabrovo. Again in front of crowded stands ... > more...

After last round of Pool play Turkey looks forward to final four with right confidence

18.07.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Women

Ankara, Turkey, July 18, 2010. The Turkish national team did complete this afternoon its campaign in the prelims of the 2010 CEV European League on a high note with another 3:0 (25-19, ... > more...

Turkey claims first match against Spain

17.07.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Women

Ankara, Turkey, July 17, 2010. This weekend the CEV European League – Pool B resumed to Turkey for the double-header starring the local heroines and Spain. These are the last matches ... > more...

Serbia shut out Bulgaria to secure top spot in Pool A

17.07.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Women

Gabrovo, Bulgaria, July 17, 2010. The visiting team of Serbia managed to find more motivation to persevere in a clash that brought no direct benefit to its winner and shut out hosts ... > more...

Portugal crowns successful European League campaign with first gold medal in history

17.07.2010: 2010 European League Final Four - Men

Guadalajara, Spain, July 17, 2010. In presence of CEV President André Meyer and the National Volleyball Federation Presidents of Spain, Portugal and Turkey, Portugal claimed the gold ... > more...

With another win in Drama Israel qualifies for final four

17.07.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Women

Drama, Greece, July 17, 2010. Israel celebrated in Drama their first qualification for the final phase of a European competition since 1967. The squad of Arie Selinger won the match ... > more...

Israel celebrates great comeback against Greece

16.07.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Women

Drama, Greece, July 16, 2010. Israel celebrated an important victory at Drama’s athletic center “D. Krahtidis” against Greece with a 2:3 (25-22, 25-15, 24-26, 22-25, 12-15) for their ... > more...

As a remake of 2007, Spain and Portugal will fight for gold

16.07.2010: 2010 European League Final Four - Men

Guadalajara, Spain, July 16, 2010. In presence of CEV President André Meyer and the National Presidents of Spain, Portugal and Turkey, host Spain as well as Portugal qualified for Saturday’s ... > more...

Official accreditation form for all media is online

16.07.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championship - Women

Beograd, Serbia, July 16, 2010. The official Press Accreditation Form for the 2010 CEV Women’s Junior European Championship is now available on the website of the local organizers. ... > more...

Can Spain repeat their triumph from 2007?

16.07.2010: 2010 European League Final Four - Men

Guadalajara, Spain, July 16, 2010. After some weeks of intense and great competition, four of the best European Men’s teams are ready to celebrate the final stage of the 2010 Men’s ... > more...

Greece prepares to host grand finale in Drama

15.07.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Women

Drama, Greece, July 15, 2010. In Drama’s Athletic Center "D. Krahtidis” Greece’s women’s national team is getting ready to play the last two games in Pool B of the 2010 CEV European ... > more...

Last home test for Turkey before final four

15.07.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Women

Ankara, Turkey, July 15, 2010. This weekend the European League - Pool B resumes in Turkey with the double header starring the local heroines and Spain. These are the last matches before ... > more...

Bulgaria and Serbia meet in Gabrovo to determine leadership in Pool A

15.07.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Women

Gabrovo, Bulgaria, July 15, 2010. The last two fixtures in Pool A of the 2010 CEV Women’s European League are due to take place this weekend in Gabrovo. The double-header between hosts ... > more...

Final four coming up this weekend in Guadalajara

15.07.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men

Guadalajara, Spain, July 15, 2010. The city of Guadalajara in Spain hosts this weekend the final four of the 2010 CEV Men’s European League. Spain, Romania, Turkey and Portugal will ... > more...

Volleyball University opens in Barcelona

14.07.2010: News from the National Federations

Barcelona, Spain, July 14, 2010. A Volleyball University was officially opened in Barcelona in presence of Mr. Agustin Martin Santos, the President of the Royal Spanish Volleyball Federation, ... > more...

Turkish Federation introduces e-ticket for European League home matches

14.07.2010: News from the National Federations

Ankara, Turkey, July 14, 2010. As part of the many efforts that are being performed to promote Volleyball especially across the youth, the Turkish Federation did recently introduce ... > more...

Media accreditation will close on July 31, deadline to be respected!

12.07.2010: 2010 FIVB Men's World Championship

Rome, Italy, July 12, 2010. The Organizing Committee of the 2010 FIVB Men’s World Championship informs that all media representatives who plan to attend the event are kindly requested ... > more...

Portugal goes into final four with right confidence

12.07.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men

Povoa de Varzim, Portugal, July 11, 2010. Portugal defeated this afternoon Turkey once again, this time 3:1 (25-19, 22-25, 25-14 and 38-36) in the last weekend of play for Pool B. With ... > more...

Belgium completes clean run in Velletri with top performance against host Italy

12.07.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championship - Men

Velletri, Italy, July 11, 2010. The final competition day of the third round qualifier in Velletri did count only for the final standings of Pool F since Belgium and Italy had already ... > more...

On last day Poland and The Netherlands put up great fight in Tampere

12.07.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championship - Women

Tampere, Finland, July 11, 2010. The Polish girls won the third round qualification tournament for the 2010 CEV Women’s Junior European Championship played at the “Ice Hall” in Tampere, ... > more...

Bulgaria qualifies for final four in Ankara

11.07.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Women

Gabrovo, Bulgaria, July 11, 2010. Bulgaria secured a berth for the final four of the 2010 CEV Women's European League after defeating Great Britain in straight sets - 3:0 (25-18, 25-18, ... > more...

Italy and Belgium step onto plane for Belarus

10.07.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championship - Men

Velletri, Italy, July 10, 2010. Belgium is the first team of Pool F qualified for the final round of the 2010 CEV Men’s Junior European Championship that will take place in Belarus. ... > more...

The Netherlands and Poland qualify for final round in Serbia

10.07.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championship - Women

Tampere, Finland, July, 2010. Poland and The Netherlands made it through to the last qualifying tournament for the 2010 CEV Women’s Junior European Championship as the result of the ... > more...

Czech girls advance to final round of the Championship

10.07.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championship - Women

Cherkasy, Ukraine, July 10, 2010. The Czech Republic qualified this afternoon for the final round of the 2010 CEV Junior European Championship to be played in early September in Serbia ... > more...

Spanish juniors claim first place in Soria

10.07.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championship - Men

Soria, Spain, July 10, 2010. Spain ended the 3rd round qualifying tournament unbeaten after the last competition day in Soria. The Dutch and the Spaniards had already claimed yesterday ... > more...

Spain stuns Spain once again in Constanta

10.07.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men & Women

Constanta, Romania, July 10, 2010. After the defeat suffered yesterday at the tie-break, the players of Stelian Moculescu lost once again with Spain, this time with a clear 3:0 (20-25; ... > more...

In Bulgaria GB clips second set of this year's competition

10.07.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Women

Gabrovo, Bulgaria, July 10, 2010. In a very interesting 2010 CEV European League match Bulgaria’s women overcame visiting Great Britain in four sets – 3:1 (25-22, 24-26, 25-16, 25-21) ... > more...

"Devastating" Portugal outclasses Turkey

10.07.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men

Povoa de Varzim, Portugal, July 10, 2010. This afternoon Portugal defeated Turkey 3:0 (25-17, 25-23 and 25-9) in a very emotional match held in the hall “Pavilhao Desportivo Municipal ... > more...

Slovakia finishes European League campaign on a high note

10.07.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men

Nitra, Slovakia, July 10, 2010. Slovakia finished its campaign in the 2010 CEV European League on a high note with another 3:0 victory against Great Britain (25-15, 25-23, 25-21). > more...

Turkey finds right momentum and confidence before final four

10.07.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Women

Ankara, Turkey, July 10, 2010. This weekend the European League resumed to Ankara with the double-header starring the women’s national team of Greece and Turkey. The local heroines ... > more...

Israel cruises past Spain and makes additional step towards final four

10.07.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Women

Ra’anana, Israel, July 10, 2010. After yesterday’s 3:1, Israel defeated once again this afternoon Spain 3:0 (25-19, 25-21, 27-25) and will need two more wins next weekend in Greece ... > more...

Greece says "happy" goodbye to European League

10.07.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men

Glydafa, Greece, July 10, 2010. Greece said “goodbye” to the 2010 CEV European League in the best way against Austria for Pool B. Choosing Armenakis as opposite instead of Tzourits ... > more...

Greece celebrates home win in Glyfada

09.07.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men

Glyfada, Greece, July 9, 2010. Greece and Austria promised to do their best to leave the 2010 CEV European League on a high note and they kept their word in the first of their double ... > more...

Slovakia outclasses Great Britain in Nitra

09.07.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men

Nitra, Slovakia, July 9, 2010. The Slovak men’s national team won this afternoon in Nitra 3:0 against Great Britain and collected the fourth victory in this season of the CEV European ... > more...

Spanish guys maintain leadership of Pool A

09.07.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men & Women

Constanta, Romania, June 9, 2010. Under heavy rains and serious flooding menace, Constanta is currently hosting the last two games between Romania and Spain, both already qualified ... > more...

Italy and Belgium open on a high note in Velletri

09.07.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championship - Men

Velletri, Italy, July 9, 2010. Belgium and Italy opened on a high note the third round qualifier for the 2010 CEV Men’s Junior European Championship in Velletri. On their quest for ... > more...

Dutch and Polish juniors claim victories in Tampere

09.07.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championship - Women

Tampere, Finland, July 9, 2010. The Netherlands and Poland started the European qualification tournament by winning their matches in Tampere, Finland. Poland cruised over the home side ... > more...

Spain and the Netherlands book their tickets for Belarus

09.07.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championship - Men

Soria, Spain, July 9, 2010. The two unbeaten leaders of Pool E, i.e. The Netherlands and Spain, clipped the two tickets to Belarus for the final round of the 2010 CEV Men’s Junior European ... > more...

Israel is back with victory against Spain

09.07.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Women

Ra’anana, Israel, July 9, 2010. With the Pool phase quickly approaching to its close, Israel defeated this afternoon Spain 3:1 in Ra’anana (25-22, 20-25, 25-22 and 25-17). After a break ... > more...

Czech Republic claims dramatic victory on Slovakia in Cherkasy

09.07.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championship - Women

Cherkasy, Ukraine, July 9, 2010. The third round qualifier for the 2010 CEV Women’s Junior European Championship started this afternoon in Cherkasy with a dramatic game starring the ... > more...

"Sultans" of the net want to delight home fans in Ankara

09.07.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Women

Ankara, Turkey, July 9, 2010. This weekend the European League - Pool B resumes in Turkey with a match starring the women’s national teams of Greece and Turkey. The venue will be once ... > more...

Povoa will be perfect rehearsal for final four

09.07.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men

Povoa de Varzim, Portugal, July 9, 2010. The two matches starring Portugal and Turkey that will be played this weekend in Povoa de Varzim have the necessary spice to set up some excellent ... > more...

For Greece and Austria the curtain falls this weekend in Glyfada

09.07.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men

Glyfada, Greece, July 8, 2010. The national teams of Greece and Austria are giving their last “rendez-vous” for the 2010 CEV European League in Glyfada’s “Makis Liougas” sports hall. ... > more...

Finland to vie for final round in Tampere

08.07.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championship - Women

Tampere, Finland, July 9, 2010. The City of Tampere has warmly welcomed the participants in Pool E that will be vying for the qualification to the final round of the 2010 CEV Women’s ... > more...

Spain suffers to clip first victory on the road to Belarus

08.07.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championships - Men

Soria, Spain, July 8, 2010. The Netherlands and the host team, Spain, are currently leading the standings of Pool E after the first competition day of the third round qualifier for ... > more...

Austria heads confident into last EL matches against Greece

08.07.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men

Vienna, Austria, July 8, 2010. Austria’s national team travels to Glyfada on Thursday for its last matches in the 2010 CEV European League against Greece on Friday and Saturday. > more...

Velletri ready to host Pool F with local guys searching for ticket to Belarus

08.07.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championship - Men

Velletri, Italy, July 8, 2010. Starting from Friday the Italian city of Velletri will host a third qualification round for the 2010 CEV Men’s Junior European Championship, starring ... > more...

No final four but motivation is still there for Slovakia

08.07.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men

Nitra, Slovakia, July 8, 2010. The Slovak men’s national team is heading into the final leg of the 2010 CEV European League group stage. Two games against Great Britain on Friday and ... > more...

Turkish national team players Pelin Celik and Naz Aydemir attend Radio Show on MaxFm

08.07.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Women

Ankara, Turkey, July 8, 2010. Senior national team’s players Pelin Celik and Naz Aydemir attended a radio show on MaxFm for the promotion of the upcoming matches starring Turkey and ... > more...

Veteran star Zetova to start for Bulgaria against Great Britain

08.07.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Women

Gabrovo, Bulgaria, July 8, 2010. The pretty Balkan mountain town of Gabrovo is ready to host this weekend another double-header for the 2010 CEV European League as the women’s national ... > more...

Dragan Marovic takes over Presidency of Volleyball Federation in Montenegro

08.07.2010: News from the National Federations

Podgorica, Montenegro, July 8, 2010. Mr. Dragan Marovic was elected yesterday President of the Volleyball Federation of Montenegro at the end of the General Assembly staged in Podgorica. ... > more...

DOL for junior women's final round in Serbia is completed

07.07.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championship - Women

Beograd, Serbia, July 7, 2010. The Drawing of Lots for the final round of the 2010 CEV Junior European Championships – Women which is set to run through next September 3-12 in Nis and ... > more...

Tamás Tóth is elected President of Hungarian Volleyball Association

07.07.2010: News from the National Federations

Budapest, Hungary, July 6, 2010. As a result of the extraordinary General Assembly that was staged this past June 30, Mr. Tamás Tóth took over the presidency of the Hungarian Volleyball ... > more...

Romania to play Serbia this weekend in Constanta

06.07.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Women

Constanta, Romania, July 6, 2010. With the water of the Danube being expected to reach a new historic maximum level this coming weekend, the double clash starring Romania and Serbia ... > more...

Soria gives out two tickets for the final round

05.07.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championship - Men

Soria, Spain, July 5, 2010. The “Los Pajaritos” sports hall is ready to welcome the stars of tomorrow, in their last attempt to get onto the train for the final round of the 2010 CEV ... > more...

DOL for final round is coming up this Wednesday in Beograd

05.07.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championship - Women

Beograd, Serbia, July 5, 2010. The Drawing of Lots for the final round of the 2010 CEV Junior European Championship – Women which will run through September 3-12 in Zrenjanin and Nis, ... > more...

After only 18 weeks profile of "Burhan Felek" hall is practically there

05.07.2010: News from the National Federations

Istanbul, Turkey, July 5, 2010. Just 18 weeks after the groundbreaking ceremony, the “profile” of the “Burhan Felek” sports hall is almost there. It is going to look exactly like the ... > more...

Greece serves Portugal with first defeat in Pool B

04.07.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men & Women

Glyfada, Greece, July 4, 2010. Greece celebrated the first victory in four matches hosted in Glyfada’s “Makis Liougas” sports Hall with the men’s team serving Portugal with their first ... > more...

Norway's NYBORG VBK back to European Cups after almost 20 years

04.07.2010: 2011 GM Capital Challenge Cup - Men

Bergen, Norway, July 4, 2010. NYBORG VBK from Bergen - the capital of the Norwegian fjords - will compete in the 2011 GM Challenge Cup – Men. This is their first participation in the ... > more...

Spain kills off GB hopes of reaching final four

04.07.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men & Women

Sheffield, Great Britain, July 4, 2010. Spain killed off Great Britain’s slim hopes of reaching the final four of the 2010 CEV European League with a clinical display at Ponds Forge, ... > more...

First home win for Slovakia

04.07.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men

Nitra, Slovakia, July 4, 2010. Slovakia beat Romania on Sunday in Nitra (25-16, 25-22, 25-18) and collected the third win this season in the 2010 CEV European League. > more...

Double defeat for Greece against the Iberians

04.07.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men & Women

Glyfada, Greece, July 3, 2010. The teams from the Iberian Peninsula managed to start with victories in the games staged for the 2010 CEV European League at the “Makis Liougas” sports ... > more...

Austria celebrates sensational victory against Turkey

04.07.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men

Steyr, Austria, July 3, 2010. As predicted yesterday, today's game was very enthralling and Austria showed their real potential in their last European League game in front of the home ... > more...

Romania wins in Slovakia and historically qualifies for final four

04.07.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men

Nitra, Slovakia, July 3, 2010. Romania will play for the first time the final four of the CEV European League. The team of head coach Stelian Moculescu clipped this afternoon a 3:1 ... > more...

Spain overpowers GB in three sets, Serbian ladies unstoppable in Sheffield

04.07.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men & Women

Sheffield, Great Britain, July 3, 2010. Spain overpowered Great Britain at Ponds Forge, Sheffield, to put a serious dent in any lingering ambitions the home team has of making the final ... > more...

European League is back to Greece with four more matches

03.07.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men & Women

Glyfada, Greece, July 2, 2010. Almost two weeks after the matches played in Patras, Greece is ready to host once again some games of the 2010 CEV European League. In the suburb of Athens, ... > more...

Turkey wins thriller with Austria

03.07.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men

Steyr, Austria, July 2, 2010. The first game of the 2010 CEV European League played in Steyr ended with a 3:0 victory for the Turkish team (25-20, 31-29, 28-26) on the home guys of ... > more...

Romania snatches one set in Bulgaria but is drifted far from final four

03.07.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Women

Gabrovo, Bulgaria, July 2, 2010. Bulgaria secured a place among the top two teams in Pool A of the 2010 CEV European League after achieving its fourth win against neighbouring Romania ... > more...

GB squads selected for 2010 Sitting World Championships in the USA

02.07.2010: News from the National Federations

Loughborough, England, July 2, 2010. Volleyball England has confirmed the full GB Men’s and Women’s Sitting Volleyball squads that will compete in the 2010 Sitting Volleyball World ... > more...

Bulgaria shuts out Romania in Gabrovo

01.07.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Women

Gabrovo, Bulgaria, July 1, 2010. The national women’s team of Bulgaria returned to the top of Pool A in the 2010 CEV European League after winning 3:0 (25-21, 25-19, 25-17) against ... > more...

Volleyball England changes its look!

01.07.2010: News from the National Federations

Loughborough, England, July 1, 2010. Volleyball England has unveiled a total image overhaul with a new logo and fresh red, white and grey color scheme as part of a brand repositioning ... > more...

Slovakia needs only wins in Nitra

01.07.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men

Nitra, Slovakia, July 1, 2010. The Slovak men’s national team stands – with two rounds still to go before the finish of the group stage – very close to being eliminated. One of the ... > more...

Ankara will host women's final four in about four weeks

01.07.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Women

Luxembourg, July 1, 2010. The final four of this year’s CEV European League – Women will be played next July 24-25 at the “Baskent” sports hall in Ankara, Turkey. The venue was finalized ... > more...

GB looks for more signs of progress against top Serbian team

30.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Women

Sheffield, Great Britain, June 30, 2010. Great Britain’s coach Audrey Cooper knows her team will face a formidable task in the double-header with Serbia in the CEV European League at ... > more...

GB captain Ben Pipes wants to hear some noise

30.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men

Sheffield, Great Britain, June 30, 2010. Great Britain’s captain Ben Pipes is looking to the home crowd to inspire his team for this weekend's European League double-header with Spain ... > more...

Austria challenges Turkey in Steyr

30.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men

Steyr, Austria, June 30, 2010. Austria’s national team will play a double-header against Turkey this coming weekend in Steyr with matches scheduled on Friday (20:25, live on ORF Sport ... > more...

Bulgaria confident before first home clashes in European League

29.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Women

Sofia, Bulgaria, June 29, 2010. Bulgaria’s national women’s Volleyball team has already re-assembled on home ground in Gabrovo getting ready for its first 2010 CEV European League clashes ... > more...

Third level coaching course starts in Ankara

29.06.2010: News from the National Federations

Ankara, Turkey, June 29, 2010. A 3rd level coaching course organized by the Turkish Volleyball Federation started today at the “Baskent” Volleyball Complex in Ankara. TVF President ... > more...

Poland's Tytan CZESTOCHOWA strengthens roster to eye ambitious goals

28.06.2010: News from the clubs

Czestochowa, Poland, June 28, 2010. Polish club AZS Czestochowa is very much looking forward to the next season especially taking into account that the partnership with the company ... > more...

With two more victories Portugal books ticket for final four in Guadalajara

28.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men

Paso de Regua, Portugal, June 28, 2010. Portugal pre-booked a ticket for the final four of the 2010 CEV European League cruising past Austria this weekend in Paso de Regua. The Portuguese ... > more...

Austrian national team will join next Middle European League

28.06.2010: News from the Zonal Associations

Vienna, Austria, June 28, 2010. The Austrian men’s national team will participate in the next edition of the Middle European League. That provision was endorsed during a meeting of ... > more...

Obituary: former international star and Volleyball pioneer Natalija Lukovic (SRB)

28.06.2010: News from the National Federations

Beograd, Serbia, June 28, 2010. Natalija Lukovic, who captained the Yugoslav national team that claimed bronze at the 1951 European Championships in Paris, passed away this weekend ... > more...

Spain claims four matches in a row against Slovakia

28.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men

Madrid, Spain, June 28, 2010. The guys of the Spanish national team extended their winning streak against Slovakia to a total of four matches. After claiming the double-header staged ... > more...

Spanish girls survive very much disputed game against Greece

28.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Women

Madrid, Spain, June 28, 2010. Spain clipped the double-header against Greece this past weekend at the Caja Magica in Madrid to remain a major force to contend with along the way to ... > more...

Double victory for Turkish lions in Ankara

28.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men

Ankara, Turkey, June 28, 2010. This past weekend the Turkish men’s national team delighted an impressive audience at the brand-new “Baskent” sports hall in Ankara to claim a couple ... > more...

Serbia's winning streak comes to an end against Bulgaria

27.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Women

Subotica, Serbia, June 27, 2010. In the first match of the third weekend in the Pool A, the reigning European League Champions – Serbia beat Bulgaria 3:2 (25:13, 25:23, 22:25, 15:12) ... > more...

Romanian girls find back right pace in Constanta

27.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Women

Constanta, Romania, June 27, 2010. After four defeats in a row, the Romanian team tried this past Friday to reverse the last negative performances in front of the home crowd in Constanta ... > more...

Romania claims two victories on GB to stay tuned for final four spot

27.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men

Constanta, Romania, June 27, 2010. The Romanian guys continued this past weekend their campaign in the 2010 CEV European League with two more victories against Great Britain. The home ... > more...

Match calendar of League Round is ready right after DOL

25.06.2010: 2011 CEV Champions League - Men & Women

Vienna, Austria, June 25, 2010. Upon completion of the Drawing of Lots, the members of the European Cups Commission (ECC) worked out in cooperation with the sportsman media group – ... > more...

Pools for the 2011 campaign are drawn, dazzling matches coming up in the League Round

25.06.2010: 2011 CEV Champions League - Men & Women

Vienna, Austria, June 25, 2010. The Drawing of Lots for the 2011 CEV Champions League was staged this evening in the very charming scenario of the Platinum Vienna (UNIQA Tower). CEV ... > more...

Sense of invincibility and strong cohesion motivate Portuguese nationals

25.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men

Porto, Portugal, June 25, 2010. Six consecutive victories in the CEV European League, 11 triumphs achieved this season in a total of 12 matches played so far (5 in the European Championships ... > more...

Serbia and Bulgaria to delight Volleyball fans in Subotica

25.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Women

Subotica, Serbia, June 25, 2010. The city of Subotica will host this weekend the very last home matches of the Serbian national team in the 2010 CEV European League. A press conference ... > more...

Last home stop for Spanish national teams in Madrid

24.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men & Women

Madrid, Spain, June 24, 2010. The city of Madrid is the last stop of the 2010 CEV Women’s European League in Spain with the last leg to be played on home ground to be celebrated this ... > more...

Luxembourg and Iceland qualify for men's final round to be played in Andorra

24.06.2010: 2011 CEV European Championships - Small Countries Division

Cospicua, Malta, June 24, 2010. Luxembourg and Iceland managed to book their tickets for the Small Countries Division Senior European Championships Final Round to be played in Andorra ... > more...

New clash between Serbian coaches in Pool A

23.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Women

Subotica, Serbia, June 23, 2010. Last year, for the very first edition of the CEV European League, Serbia and Bulgaria played in the same preliminary Pool before advancing to the final ... > more...

DOL and European Volleyball Gala coming up this Friday in Vienna

22.06.2010: 2011 CEV Champions League

Luxembourg, June 22, 2010. A real highlight is coming up this Friday for the European Volleyball family with the Drawing of Lots for the next CEV Champions League taking place at the ... > more...

Romania wants to clip home victories against Great Britain

22.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Women

Constanta/Bucharest, Romania, June 22, 2010. After four defeats in a row against Bulgaria and Serbia, the Romanian national team returned back home to prepare for the double-header ... > more...

4th edition of Mini Volleyball festival in Istanbul attracts 1'700 young players

22.06.2010: News from the National Federations

Istanbul, Turkey, June 22, 2010. The 4th edition of the Mini Volleyball Festival, hosted by the Volleyball Foundation with the contribution of the Istanbul Youth and Sport Directorate ... > more...

Russian juniors defeat Belarus in Bobruisk

22.06.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championship - Men

Bobruisk, Belarus, June 22, 2010. This past weekend a couple of friendly matches starring the U20 national teams of Belarus and Russia were played at the local Arena in Bobruisk. These ... > more...

Spain claims second victory in Levice

20.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men

Levice, Slovakia, June 20, 2010. Spain finished the trip to Slovakia with two wins. The team of head coach Julio Velasco won also the second game in Levice 3:0 (26-24, 25-23, ... > more...

Serbia outclasses Romania and stays fully tuned in the competition

20.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Women

Smederevo, Serbia, June 20, 2010. The reigning European League champions of Serbia beat once again this afternoon Romania 3:0 (25-19, 25-20, 25-23) after 78 minutes of play, in front ... > more...

Romania overturns defeat against GB to top the standings in Pool A

20.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men & Women

Crawley, Great Britain, June 20, 2010. Romania overturned their defeat in the opening match to Great Britain at the K2 in Crawley to go back to the top of Pool A in the 2010 CEV European ... > more...

Moral victory for the Irish as they plan for the future

20.06.2010: 2011 CEV European Championship - Small Countries Division

Andorra la Vella, Andorra, June 20, 2010. The Irish senior men’s Volleyball team fly home today after being pipped by the Faroe Islands in an epic five set encounter in Andorra yesterday. ... > more...

Greece and Turkey continue to share victories in Patras

20.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men & Women

Patras, Greece, June 20, 2010. Greece and Turkey continued to share victories and defeats in the double clash in Patras. On Saturday the odds changed for the women’s and men’s teams ... > more...

Spain upsets Slovakia in Levice

19.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men

Levice, Slovakia, June 19, 2010. Slovakia did not accomplish the mission to clip the first home match of the 2010 CEV European League as the guys around Italian-born coach Emanuele ... > more...

Austrians take one set to still undefeated Portugal

19.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men

St. Anton am Arlberg, Austria, June 19, 2010. In the second game of the 2010 CEV European League in St. Anton, Austria took a set to the still undefeated Portuguese team before eventually ... > more...

GB guys turn up the heat with home victory against Romania

19.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men & Women

Crawley, Great Britain, June 19, 2010. Great Britain turned up the heat at the top of Pool A of the 2010 CEV European League with a come-from-behind win over Romania at the K2 Crawley ... > more...

Serbia clips third victory in a row

19.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Women

Smederevo, Serbia, June 19, 2010. In the first match of the second weekend of play in Pool A the reigning champions of Serbia beat Romania 3:0 (25-16, 25-18, 25-19) after 71 minutes ... > more...

Spanish momentum finishes Israel in four sets

19.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men

Ayamonte, Spain, June 19, 2010. Spain achieved its second victory in the 2010 CEV European League after beating Israel 3:1 in the second match of the weekend played in Ayamonte. In ... > more...

Greece and Turkey serve a "tie" in Patras

19.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men & Women

Patras, Greece, June 19, 2010. Greece celebrated the first successful result in this year’s CEV European League at the “Dimitris Tofalos” sports hall of Patras. The 3:2 win (25-19, ... > more...

Results of the DOL for 2011 CEV Cup and 2011 GM Capital Challenge Cup

19.06.2010: 2011 European Cups

Luxembourg, June 19, 2010. The Drawing of Lots for the 2011 CEV Cup and 2011 GM Capital Challenge Cup was organized this morning in Luxembourg under the supervision of CEV Vice President ... > more...

After thrilling tie-break Spain claims first victory of 2010 campaign

18.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Women

Ayamonte, Spain, June 18, 2010. Spain achieved its first victory in the 2010 CEV European League after beating Israel 3-2 in the first match of the second weekend of the competition. ... > more...

Invincible Portugal outclasses Austria in straight sets

18.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men

St. Anton am Arlberg, Austria, June 18, 2010. Portugal maintains the right pace in Pool B of the 2010 CEV European League after having scored the fifth victory in a row tonight against ... > more...

Serbian city of Smederevo is proud to welcome European League

18.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Women

Smederevo, Serbia, June 18, 2010. The Serbian women’s national team will host this weekend a double-header with Romania in the city of Smederevo. The press conference held today there ... > more...

Scottish guys break Irish hearts in Andorra

18.06.2010: 2011 CEV European Championships - Small Countries Division

Andorra la Vella, Andorra, June 18, 2010. The Irish senior men’s Volleyball team suffered a 3:0 defeat to Scotland in the opening match of their campaign in the Small Countries Division ... > more...

Watch out for double clash Greece vs. Turkey in Patras

17.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men & Women

Patras, Greece, June 17, 2010. Everything is ready for the double-header starring Greece and Turkey scheduled for this weekend at the “Dimitris Tofalos” sports hall. In reality, a total ... > more...

Austria wants to surprise current leader Portugal

17.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men

St. Anton am Arlberg, Austria, June 17, 2010. This Friday (live on ORF Sport Plus at 8.15 pm) and Saturday (7 pm) Austria will play a double-header against Portugal for the third leg ... > more...

DOL for 2011 CEV Cup and GM Capital Challenge Cup coming up on Saturday morning

17.06.2010: 2011 European Cups

Luxembourg, June 17, 2010. The European Cups Commission (ECC) resumed this afternoon to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg to analyze facts and figures of the 2009/2010 season and prepare ... > more...

Luxembourg and San Marino book tickets for final round

17.06.2010: 2011 CEV European Championships - Small Countries Division

Cospicua, Malta, June 17, 2010. At the end of a gruelling weekend, full of tight matches, Luxembourg and San Marino managed to book their tickets for the Small Countries Division Senior ... > more...

Serbia to test out Romania in second week of competition

16.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Women

Smederevo, Serbia, June 16, 2010. The Serbian girls will host this coming weekend two matches against Romania for their campaign in the 2010 CEV European League. The game will be played ... > more...

Spain vies for first home victory in double-header against Israel

16.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Women

Madrid, Spain, June 16, 2010. Spain and Israel face each other in Ayamonte for the second week of play in the 2010 CEV Women’s European League. This city located on the Atlantic coast ... > more...

GB girls searching for first win against Bulgaria

16.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Women

Crawley, Great Britain, June 16, 2010. Great Britain women are still winless in the 2010 CEV European League but there is nothing negative about the team as they prepare to face Bulgaria ... > more...

GB captain Ben Pipes dreams of final four

16.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men

Crawley, Great Britain, June 16, 2010. Great Britain captain Ben Pipes does not want another taste of déjà vu when his team hosts Romania in a CEV European League double-header at Crawley ... > more...

Irish Volleyball returns to international stage

16.06.2010: News from the National Federations

Dublin, Ireland, June 16, 2010. June 2010 is an exciting month for Irish Volleyball on the international scene. With the Irish senior ladies squad having jetted off to Malta this past ... > more...

Austria to have a demanding test this weekend against "invincible" Portugal

14.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men

Vienna, Austria, June 14, 2010. Back from the matches played this past weekend in Turkey, the Austrian national team travelled to St. Anton on Monday via Vienna and Zurich. The guys ... > more...

Obituary: Czech Volleyball legend Karel Láznička

14.06.2010: News from the National Federations

Prague, Czech Republic, June 14, 2010. Czech Volleyball legend Karel Láznička passed away this past Saturday night, exactly on the day where he was about to turn 82. The Czech ... > more...

Portugal claims fourth victory in a row and remains unbeaten

13.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men

Povoa de Varzim, Portugal, June 13, 2010. The Portuguese national team defeated this afternoon Greece once again in five sets (25-19, 25-21, 15-25, 19-25 and 15-9) to claim the fourth ... > more...

China wins 26th edition of Montreux Volley Masters

13.06.2010: Various competitions

Montreux, Switzerland, June 13, 2010. After their victory in 2007, China returns to the highest step of the podium at the Montreux Volley Masters. The Chinese defeated the USA 3:1 in ... > more...

Another home victory for Turkey in Gaziantep

13.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men

Gaziantep, Turkey, June 13, 2010. Turkey celebrated another victory this afternoon in Gaziantep as the local guys defeated once again Austria for the second leg of the 2010 CEV European ... > more...

Power Cup comes to an end with many happy faces

13.06.2010: News from the National Federations

Seinajöki, Finland, June 13, 2010. The World's biggest youth Volleyball tournament, the Power Cup, finished on Sunday in Seinajöki accompanied by chilly weather conditions. The last ... > more...

USA and China to play final match at 2010 Montreux Volley Masters

13.06.2010: Various competitions

Montreux, Switzerland, June 12, 2010. On Saturday, in the semifinals of the 2010 Montreux Volley Masters, China first defeated Russia on the score of 3:1 before the United States outclassed ... > more...

GB guys and Turkish girls upset Spanish audience

13.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men & Women

Salamanca, Spain, June 12, 2010. Turkey achieved a second victory in the first leg of the 2010 CEV European League played this weekend in Salamanca (Spain). The Turkish squad showed ... > more...

Romanian national teams suffer home defeats in Constanta

13.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men & Women

Constanta, Romania, June 12, 2010. Romania lost the second match of the double-header against 2008 champion Slovakia at the tie-break this afternoon in Constanta (27-25; 25-18; 22-25; ... > more...

Portugal extends winning streak after tough five-setter against Greece

13.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men

Povoa de Varzim, Portugal, June 12, 2010. Portugal extended the positive streak of matches in the 2010 CEV European League having gone through a very tough five-setter against Greece ... > more...

With second victory in a row Israel tops standings in Pool B

12.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Women

Ra’anana, Israel, June 12, 2010. Israel tops the standings of Pool B in the 2010 CEV Women’s European League after the local girls scored this afternoon a stellar 3:0 victory in their ... > more...

Turkey's guys delight home audience in Gaziantep

12.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men

Gaziantep, Turkey, June 12, 2010. The very first international Volleyball match ever staged in the southeastern Anatolian city of Gaziantep ended up in a real party for the many local ... > more...

Serbian ladies complete flawless start in Kladovo

12.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Women

Kladovo, Serbia, June 12, 2010. In the second match scheduled for the first weekend of play in Pool A of the 2010 CEV Women’s European League, the defending champions of Serbia beat ... > more...

International visitors at Power Cup in Finland

12.06.2010: News from the National Federations

Seinajöki, Finland, June 12, 2010. Mr. Antonio Camilo Antao, FIVB Supervisor for the World League matches starring the United States and Finland this weekend in Tampere, was more than ... > more...

Russia and Cuba still undefeated in Montreux

12.06.2010: Various competitions

Montreux, Switzerland, June 11, 2010. Beside the fact that the four teams qualified for this week-end’s semi-finals were already known, the public could enjoy some exciting matches ... > more...

Spain scores first European League victory in Salamanca

11.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men & Women

Salamanca, Spain, June 11, 2010. Spain beat Great Britain in the first match of the second week of the 2010 CEV Men’s European League. The Spaniards could achieve the first victory ... > more...

Ancient city of Gaziantep welcomes European League matches

11.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men

Gaziantep, Turkey, June 11, 2010. The Technical Meeting for the double-header starring Turkey and Austria – which is included in the program for the second leg of the 2010 CEV Men’s ... > more...

Romanian guys fly over Slovakia, Bulgaria stuns local girls in Constanta

11.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men & Women

Constanta, Romania, June 11, 2010. The first match of the day in Pool A was a huge success for the Romanian guys who defeated without problems Slovakia in three straight sets (25-21; ... > more...

Fantastic atmosphere in Kladovo for Serbian first win

11.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Women

Kladovo, Serbia, June 11, 2010. In the first match of the first weekend in Pool A of the 2010 CEV European League, the defending champions of Serbia beat Great Britain 3:0 (25-16, 25-18, ... > more...

Power Cup continues in Seinajöki with extremely busy schedule

11.06.2010: News from the National Federations

Seinajöki, Finland, June 11, 2010. Today’s first matches of the 2010 Power Cup started at nine o'clock in the morning and the last whistle was to be heard at 7 p.m. It was a very long ... > more...

Israel stamps first historic victory in CEV European League

11.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Women

Ra’anana, Israel, June 11, 2010. The Israeli girls wrote history this afternoon in Ra’anana as they debuted in the 2010 CEV European League with a classy performance against Greece ... > more...

Spain embarks on quest for first victories

11.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men & Women

Salamanca, Spain, June 11, 2010. The girls of the Spanish national team will make their in the 2010 CEV European League this afternoon as they face Turkey in the first leg of this competition ... > more...

Portugal returns back home for more success

11.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men

Povoa de Varzim, Portugal, June 11, 2010. The Portuguese national team returns home after 3 consecutive weeks of exhausting travelling but also of much success. In May the team lead ... > more...

USA, Russia, China and Cuba qualify for semifinals at Montreux Volley Masters

11.06.2010: Various competitions

Montreux, Switzerland, June 10, 2010. By the end of the third day of competition at the 2010 Montreux Volley Masters, the four teams that will compete in the semi-finals this Saturday ... > more...

Delegation of 2010 Montreux Volley Masters visits FIVB headquarters

10.06.2010: Various competitions

Montreux/Lausanne, Switzerland, June 10, 2010. On Thursday morning FIVB President Mr. Jizhong Wei received the Control Committee of the 2010 Montreux Volley Masters in Lausanne, Switzerland, ... > more...

About 7'500 young Volleyball players join traditional Power Cup in Finland

10.06.2010: News from the National Federations

Seinajöki, Finland, June 10, 2010. The 2010 edition of the Power Cup, i.e. the world's biggest Volleyball tournament especially conceived for young players, started today in Seinäjoki ... > more...

After couple of losses Turkey looks for real re-birth in Gaziantep

10.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men

Gaziantep, Turkey, June 10, 2010. This coming weekend the 2010 CEV European League – Pool B resumes to Turkey and namely to the city of Gaziantep for a double header starring the local ... > more...

Serbian city of Kladovo welcomes CEV European League

10.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Women

Kladovo, Serbia, June 10, 2010. A press conference was held this afternoon at the “Jezero” sports hall in the Serbian city of Kladovo, where the local national team will play the first ... > more...

USA and China confirm their dominance in Montreux

10.06.2010: Various competitions

Montreux, Switzerland, June 9, 2010. The second day of the Volley Masters started in a great manner with the USA finally overcoming Germany 3:1 after a spectacular game. Then, while ... > more...

After brilliant start Romanian guys want to delight home audience

09.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men

Constanta, Romania, June 9, 2010. The Romanian men’s national team started this past weekend its campaign in the 2010 CEV European League with a couple of wins in the first double header ... > more...

Romania hosts neighboring Bulgaria for exciting double header in Constanta

09.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Women

Bucharest/Constanta, Romania, June 9, 2010. After two flat victories against Great Britain, the Romanian women’s national team returned back home to prepare for the double header with ... > more...

Cuba, USA and China open Montreux Volley Masters on a high note

09.06.2010: Various competitions

Montreux, Switzerland, June 8, 2010. In the opening game of the 26th edition of the Montreux Volley Masters, Cuba put up quite a major surprise, defeating the Netherlands 3:1. The second ... > more...

Denmark and Poland submit their joint bid for 2013 Men's European Championship

08.06.2010: News from the CEV

Luxembourg, June 8, 2010. The representatives of the Danish and Polish Volleyball Federation resumed this afternoon to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg to discuss their joint bid for staging ... > more...

Israeli girls feel ready for their historic debut

08.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Women

Tel Aviv/Ra’anana, Israel, June 8, 2010. The girls of the Israeli women’s national team will make their debut in the 2010 CEV European League with a double-header against Greece being ... > more...

Registration for next Youth European Championships is open

07.06.2010: 2011 CEV Youth European Championships

Luxembourg, June 7, 2010. The European Volleyball Confederation is very pleased to announce that the registration process for the next Youth European Championships (Boys and Girls) ... > more...

Serbia to play GB team for first time ever

07.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Women

Beograd, Serbia, June 7, 2010. The first and reigning champion of the CEV Women’s’ European League – Serbia - will compete this year in Pool A with Bulgaria, Romania, and Great Britain. ... > more...

Romania serves up double trouble for GB girls

06.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Women

Sheffield, Great Britain, June 6, 2010. Romania completed a double victory over GB in Pool A of the 2010 CEV European League at the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield but was made ... > more...

Portugal completes perfect weekend in Ankara

06.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men

Ankara, Turkey, June 6, 2010. Portugal scored a second straight victory this afternoon at the Baskent sports hall in Ankara cruising past the local guys of Turkey in three sets. The ... > more...

GB guys power back to stun Slovakia

06.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men

Sheffield, Great Britain, June 6, 2010. Great Britain rose to new heights to gain their first win in Pool A of the European League at the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield by ... > more...

Turkish Federation launches official orchestra for home matches

06.06.2010: News from the National Federations

Ankara, Turkey, June 6, 2010. The so-called TVF Orchestra, established by the Turkish Volleyball Federation, is enjoying an increasing attention and popularity among Volleyball fans ... > more...

Cyprus on a class of its own, Liechtenstein to battle for second place

06.06.2010: 2011 CEV European Championship - Small Countries Division

Schaan, Liechtenstein, June 6, 2010. On Saturday the hosts of Liechtenstein lost in three straight sets their second match in Pool A of the Small Countries Division being not able to ... > more...

No second sensation for Austrian national team

05.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men

Salzburg, Austria, June 5, 2010. After the splendid victory in their opening game, the Austrians could not celebrate their second success in the 2010 CEV European League this Saturday. ... > more...

Romania turns up the heat in Sheffield

05.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Women

Sheffield, Great Britain, June 5, 2010. Romania made an impressive start to their European League campaign at the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield as they recovered from an uncertain ... > more...

Romania scores second victory on Spanish soil

05.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men

Valladolid, Spain, June 5, 2010. Romania beat Spain 2:3 (22-25, 23-25, 25-18, 26-24, 10-15) in the second match of the first leg of the 2010 CEV European League in Valladolid. The match ... > more...

Portugal claims first victory in Ankara

05.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men

Ankara, Turkey, June 5, 2010. After having topped the charts in Pool F for the 2nd round of the 2011 CEV European Championships, Portugal opened its campaign in the European League ... > more...

Slovakia draws first blood in Sheffield

05.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men

Sheffield, Great Britain, June 5, 2010. The 2008 champions of Slovakia opened their European League campaign as they edged out Great Britain at the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield. ... > more...

Liechtenstein and Cyprus open with convincing victories in Schaan

05.06.2010: 2011 CEV European Championship - Small Countries Division

Schaan, Liechtenstein, June 5, 2010. The first round of the 2011 CEV European Championship – Small Countries Division started yesterday in Schaan with the local girls defeating co-favorite ... > more...

Turkey's lions are ready for new adventures

05.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men

Ankara, Turkey, June 4, 2010. The very first leg of the 2010 CEV European League will open tomorrow also at the Başkent sports hall in Ankara with Portugal playing there the local ... > more...

Romania opens with a win in Spain

05.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men

Valladolid, Spain, June 4, 2010. Romania beat Spain 1:3 (18-25, 25-21, 21-25, 27-29) in the opening match of the 2010 CEV European League in Pool A. The Romanians presented a firmer ... > more...

Austria starts with major sensation against Greece

04.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men

Salzburg, Austria, June 4, 2010. The Austrian national team started tonight the 2010 CEV European League with a major sensation. The local team defeated Greece 3:2 (18-25, 26-24, 22-25, ... > more...

As they prepare for European League Turkish nationals attend radio show

04.06.2010: News from the National Federations

Ankara, Turkey, June 4, 2010. After their return from the matches of the European qualifying tournament they had played in Italy, Turkey’s national player Serkan Kilic and scoutman ... > more...

Spain welcomes European League first stop in Valladolid

04.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men

Valladolid, Spain, June 4, 2010. The 2010 CEV European League has officially started in Spain. The city of Valladolid, venue of the first leg, hosted yesterday the official presentation ... > more...

Austrian team is eager to play Greece

04.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men

Salzburg, Austria, June 4, 2010. The Austrian men’s national team will start on Friday (7.30 pm) and Saturday (8.15 pm, live on ORF Sport Plus) in Salzburg its campaign in the 2010 ... > more...

Slovakia to play with young team but does not hide ambitions

04.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men

Nitra, Slovakia, June 4, 2010. Only a few days after having directly qualified for the final round of the 2011 CEV European Championships as they finished first in Pool C, the Slovak ... > more...

Turkey's "lions" are ready for European League campaign

03.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men

Ankara, Turkey, June 3, 2010. After having finished second this past weekend in Pool E for the second round qualifiers along the way to the 2011 CEV European Championship, the Turkish ... > more...

"Burhan Felek" hall gradually unveils final shape

03.06.2010: News from the National Federations

Istanbul, Turkey, June 3, 2010. Only 14 weeks after the groundbreaking ceremony that was organized in presence of many national dignitaries, the “Burhan Felek” sports hall in Istanbul ... > more...

Great Britain seek to make it third time lucky

02.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men

Sheffield, Great Britain, June 2, 2010. Great Britain men’s team launch their third European League campaign in the knowledge that they have made considerable progress since they first ... > more...

Spain and Romania to kick off their campaign in Valladolid

02.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men

Valladolid, Spain, June 2, 2010. The city of Valladolid hosts this weekend the first leg of Pool A in the 2010 CEV European League. Spain and Romania will clash in two matches that ... > more...

As they prepare for European League GB girls use Japan to boost their profile

02.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Women

Sheffield, Great Britain, June 2, 2010. Great Britain women open their European League campaign with a double-header against Romania at the English Institute of Sport, Sheffield, this ... > more...

Austria wants to be major surprise of 2010 CEV European League

01.06.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men

Salzburg, Austria, June 1, 2010. The Austrian men’s national team will start this coming Friday (at 7.30 pm) and Saturday (8.15 pm, live on ORF Sport Plus) in Salzburg its campaign ... > more...

Media accreditation tool is online and ready to use

31.05.2010: 2010 FIVB Men's World Championship

Rome, Italy, May 31, 2010. The Organizing Committee of the 2010 FIVB Men’s World Championship – that will run through next September 25 to October 10 – is very pleased to inform that ... > more...

Scottish Volleyball announces new President

31.05.2010: News from the National Federations

Edinburgh, Scotland, May 31, 2010. This past Friday, May 28, at the Scottish Volleyball’s Annual General Meeting held with support from Perth and Kinross District and the SVOT at the ... > more...

Serbian Federation donates more volley balls to school pupils

31.05.2010: News from the National Federations

Beograd, Serbia, May 31, 2010. The Volleyball Federation of Serbia in cooperation with its general sponsor Vip mobile continued with the special action called “Volleyball Tomorrow – ... > more...

France defeats Poland twice in remake of last European Championship final

31.05.2010: News from the National Federations

Warsaw/Rzeszow, Poland, May 31, 2010. European champion Poland and runner-up France played this past weekend at the “Podpromie” sports hall in Rzeszow a couple of friendly matches for ... > more...

CEV Vice President pays visit to Azerbaijani Olympic Committee

31.05.2010: News from the National Federations

Baku, Azerbaijan, May 30, 2010. CEV Vice President Dr. Jan Hronek – who is currently in Baku as Technical Delegate for the qualifier for the next Women’s European Championship – paid ... > more...

Italy completes great comeback and outclasses Turkey on final competition day

30.05.2010: 2011 CEV European Championship - Men

Luxembourg, May 30, 2010. Italy completed this evening a fabulous run in front of a massive home crowd in Gioia del Colle to walk over first-round sensation Turkey in three straight ... > more...

Spanish girls stun Croatia to claim a slot for the next European Championship

30.05.2010: 2011 CEV European Championship - Women

Luxembourg, May 30, 2010. Spain was certainly the major sensation in the final competition day of the 2nd round qualifiers for the next CEV Women’s European Championships as the girls ... > more...

Germany, Finland, Portugal and Slovenia all book their berths for the final round

29.05.2010: 2011 CEV European Championship - Men

Luxembourg, May 29, 2010. Germany and Slovenia qualified this afternoon for the final round of the 2011 CEV Men’s European Championship. The Germans did not lose any single set so far ... > more...

Czech Republic and Bulgaria qualify for final round

29.05.2010: 2011 CEV European Championship - Women

Luxembourg, May 29, 2010. The Czech Republic claimed this afternoon a spot for the final round of the 2011 CEV Women’s European Championship after having displayed a classy performance ... > more...

Six pool leaders are still unbeaten, some spots for final round may be allotted on Saturday

28.05.2010: 2011 CEV European Championship - Women

Luxembourg, May 28, 2010. Azerbaijan, Czech Republic, Ukraine, Croatia, Romania and Bulgaria are all still unbeaten after the fourth round of play in the qualifiers for the 2011 CEV ... > more...

Finland, Germany and Portugal are close to book their spots for the final round

28.05.2010: 2011 CEV European Championship - Men

Luxembourg, May 28, 2010. The second round of qualifiers for the 2011 CEV Men’s European Championship started this afternoon with many interesting matches and a couple of teams, i.e. ... > more...

Azerbaijani girls feel confident before start of home tournament

28.05.2010: 2011 CEV European Championship - Women

Baku, Azerbaijan, May 28, 2010. The second round qualifier for the 2011 CEV Women’s European Championship starring the national teams of Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia & Herzegovina and ... > more...

TV schedule for second set of round robin tournaments

27.05.2010: 2011 CEV European Championship - Men & Women

Luxembourg, May 27, 2010. The return round robin tournaments for the 2nd qualifying stage of the 2011 CEV European Championships is coming up this weekend with a total of 12 tournaments ... > more...

Italy seeking for immediate revenge against Turkey in Gioia del Colle

27.05.2010: 2011 CEV European Championship - Men

Gioia del Colle, Italy, May 27, 2010. The town of Gioia del Colle, located in south-eastern Italy, will be this weekend the venue for the second round robin to be played in Pool E and ... > more...

Greece's coach feels his team has a shot at second place in Pool B

27.05.2010: 2011 CEV European Championship - Men

Heraklion, Greece, May 27, 2010. The teams that this past weekend played in the capital of Latvia, Riga, resumed to the charming island of Crete and namely to the city of Heraklion ... > more...

Champions League sensation ACH Volley BLED signs with Serbian coach Igor Kolakovic for next two seasons

27.05.2010: News from the clubs

Ljubljana, Slovenia, May 27, 2010. A press conference took place this Wednesday at the premises of ACH Volley's main sponsor ACH d.d., during which the club's management introduced ... > more...

Entry lists for 2011 CEV Champions League are finalized

27.05.2010: 2011 CEV Champions League - Men & Women

Luxembourg, May 27, 2010. The European Volleyball Confederation is pleased to inform that the starting line-up for the 2011 CEV Champions League was finalized today after countries ... > more...

GB player Peter Bakare shows great jumping ability and vaults BBC reporter

27.05.2010: News from the National Federations

London, Great Britain, May 26, 2010. Great Britain’s Peter Bakare was featured on the BBC Sport website last Friday after he was recorded jumping 175 cm as well as over reporter Nick ... > more...

Very tough competition expected in Antwerp with three teams battling for one berth

27.05.2010: 2011 CEV European Championship - Men

Antwerp, Belgium, May 27, 2010. A crazy and thrilling Volleyball weekend is coming up at the Lotto Arena in Antwerp, with three teams – Ukraine, Slovakia and Belgium – expected to put ... > more...

Dutch team will be back on track to delight home audience in Rotterdam

26.05.2010: 2011 CEV European Championship - Men

Rotterdam, The Netherlands, May 26, 2010. Which country will qualify directly from Pool F to the final round of the 2011 CEV Men’s European Championship? Which country will get a second ... > more...

After home success Turkish President sets very ambitious goals for men's national team

26.05.2010: 2011 CEV European Championship - Men

Ankara, Turkey, May 26, 2010. Mr. Erol Unal Karabiyik, President of the Turkish Volleyball Federation, had this afternoon the chance to meet the players of the men’s national team right ... > more...

"Bulgaria is 50% on the way to the European Championships" says coach Dragan Nesic

26.05.2010: 2011 CEV European Championship - Women

Samokov, Bulgaria, May 26, 2010. The final preparations for the European qualification tournament in Samokov are under way as the Bulgarian women’s national team returned back home ... > more...

GB girls are in great shape for home campaign in Sheffield

26.05.2010: 2011 CEV European Championship - Women

Sheffield, Great Britain, May 26, 2010. Great Britain captain Lynne Beattie has warned Great Britain’s European Championship rivals that nothing is cut and dried in their qualifying ... > more...

Slovenia and Spain are set to put up tremendous battle in Tel Aviv

25.05.2010: 2011 CEV European Championship - Men

Tel Aviv, Israel, May 25, 2010. The second round robin tournament for the European qualifier – Pool A to the 2011 CEV Men’s European Championship will be organized this coming weekend ... > more...

Turkish star Emre Batur looks confidently towards second round robin in Italy

25.05.2010: 2011 CEV European Championship - Men

Ankara, Turkey, May 25, 2010. After three magnificent matches played in front of the home audience that culminated in a stellar 3:0 against Italy this past Sunday, Turkey’s star Emre ... > more...

Slovenia and Turkey are real sensations of the day as they outclass Spain and Italy respectively

24.05.2010: 2011 CEV European Championship - Men

Luxembourg, May 23, 2010. Slovenia was certainly the major sensation of this second round of qualifiers for the 2011 CEV Men’s European Championship as the guys from Ljubljana defeated ... > more...

European qualifiers come to a close, real fights expected next weekend with second series of Pool tournaments

23.05.2010: 2011 CEV European Championship - Women

Luxembourg, May 23, 2010. The first series of European qualifiers for the 2011 CEV Women’s European Championship came to a close this afternoon with Azerbaijan, the Czech Republic, ... > more...

Romania stuns Belgium in Hasselt on second day of European qualifiers

23.05.2010: 2011 CEV European Championship - Women

Luxembourg, May 22, 2010. The series of second round qualifiers being currently played for the 2011 CEV Women’s European Championship continued on Saturday afternoon with the pre-favorite ... > more...

European qualifiers, Ukraine stands out as real surprise of second competition day

23.05.2010: 2011 CEV European Championship - Men

Luxembourg, May 22, 2010. The qualifiers for next year’s CEV Men’s European Championship continued on Saturday afternoon with some more exciting matches. Latvia and Finland continue ... > more...

"Suomi" delights many fans in Riga with classy performance against Greece

22.05.2010: 2011 CEV European Championship - Men

Luxembourg, May 21, 2010. The second round qualifiers for the 2011 CEV Men’s European Championship had a tremendous start on Friday afternoon with quite a few thrilling matches. In ... > more...

European qualifiers start without major upsets

22.05.2010: 2011 CEV European Championship - Women

Luxembourg, May 22, 2010. A series of second round qualifiers started on Friday afternoon with a total of 24 teams battling for a ticket to directly advance to the final round of the ... > more...

Teams are ready to fire up fierce competition in Karlovy Vary

21.05.2010: 2011 CEV European Championship - Women

Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic, May 21, 2010. Teams competing in the European qualifier - Pool B in Karlovy Vary were expected to resume to the competition venue on Thursday. However, ... > more...

Latvia wants to delight home crowd in Riga

21.05.2010: 2011 CEV European Championship - Men

Riga, Latvia, May 20, 2010. The national teams from Latvia, Greece, Finland and Great Britain are set to compete starting on Friday afternoon in Latvia’s capital city, Riga, for a second ... > more...

First class competition expected in Ankara

21.05.2010: 2011 CEV European Championship - Men

Ankara, Turkey, May 20, 2010. The general Technical Meeting for the European qualifier – Pool E coming up this weekend in Ankara took place this evening at the Ramada Plaza Hotel with ... > more...

Portugal's highest city is ready to host European qualifier

20.05.2010: 2011 CEV European Championship - Women

Guarda, Portugal, May 20, 2010. Everything is ready for staging excellent Volleyball matches in the historic city of Guarda, the city of the “5 F’s” that, curiously, welcomes Pool F ... > more...

Impressive TV coverage for European qualifiers coming up this weekend

20.05.2010: 2011 CEV European Championships - Men & Women

Luxembourg, May 20, 2010. A total of 12 tournaments are coming up this weekend across Europe for the second qualifying round along the way to the 2011 CEV European Championships. A ... > more...

Team Germany starts mission "direct qualification"

20.05.2010: 2011 CEV European Championship - Men

Frankfurt am Main, Germany, May 20, 2010. Germany’s men’s national team just started a mission called “direct qualification for the European Championship. The traveled this morning ... > more...

Spain and Croatia to continue their rivalry in Osijek

20.05.2010: 2011 CEV European Championship - Women

Osijek, Croatia, May 20, 2010. This weekend the Croatian city of Osijek will host the first round robin tournament of Pool D which is part of the second round qualifiers for the 2011 ... > more...

Czech spa resort welcomes Volleyball family for European qualifier

20.05.2010: 2011 CEV European Championship - Women

Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic, May 20, 2010. Czech spa resort Karlovy Vary – a very much appreciated location for patients that resume there to treat their inner diseases, perform water ... > more...

Belgian girls start as underdog in Hasselt

20.05.2010: 2011 CEV European Championship - Women

Hasselt, Belgium, May 20, 2010. A few days before the start of the second round qualifier for the 2011 CEV Women’s European Championship against Romania, Slovenia and Sweden, Belgian ... > more...

Although without major stars Latvia feels ready for European qualifier

19.05.2010: 2011 CEV European Championship - Men

Riga, Latvia, May 19, 2010. The Latvian national team started preparing for the European Championship qualifier in late April. For this tournament which is coming up this weekend in ... > more...

Serbian national team starts preparations for European League with friendly matches against Peru

19.05.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Women

Beograd, Serbia, May 19, 2010. The Serbian women’s national team resumed today to the Hotel “M” located in the Serbian capital city to start preparing for the upcoming CEV European ... > more...

Turkey unveils new uniforms right before the start of European qualifier

19.05.2010: 2011 CEV European Championship - Men

Ankara, Turkey, May 19, 2010. Italian company Errea – which is the technical sponsor of both Turkish senior national teams – and the Turkish Volleyball Federation staged yesterday a ... > more...

CEV President André Meyer joins EEVZA General Assembly in Tallinn

19.05.2010: News from the Zonal Associations

Tallinn, Estonia, May 19, 2010. The General Assembly of the Eastern European Volleyball Zonal Association (EEVZA) was staged this past weekend in Tallinn in presence of CEV President ... > more...

Turkey believes in having real chances to make it to the final round

18.05.2010: 2011 CEV European Championship - Men

Ankara, Turkey, May 18, 2010. Turkey’s men’s senior national team started a special training camp under the supervision of head coach Veljko Basic in Ankara’s “Başkent” sports ... > more...

Turkish stars attend radio show as they fine tune their preparations for ECH qualifier

18.05.2010: News from the National Federations

Ankara, Turkey, May 18, 2010. Two members of the Turkish men’s national team, captain Sinan Cem Tanik and Caglar Aksoy, attended the well-known “Morning Show” on MaxFm95.8 radio. The ... > more...

Bulgarian Federation and Nesquik fire kids up for Volleyball in Sofia

18.05.2010: News from the National Federations

Sofia, Bulgaria, May 18, 2010. With the general support from Nestle, the Bulgarian Volleyball Federation and Sofia Municipality kicked off the “Be a Volleyball Star” project in the ... > more...

Slovak guys target direct qualification for final round

18.05.2010: 2011 CEV European Championship - Men

Poprad, Slovakia, May 18, 2010. Slovakia, Belgium, Ukraine and Bosnia & Herzegovina will fight this coming weekend in Pool C to advance directly to the final round of the 2011 CEV Men’s ... > more...

Latvian national team is ready for home campaign

18.05.2010: 2011 CEV European Championship - Men

Riga, Latvia, May 18, 2010. As the preparations for the 2nd round qualifier for the 2011 CEV Men’s European Championship are speeding up, the Latvian Volleyball Federation staged this ... > more...

Knack Randstad ROESELARE registers for 10th CEV Champions League in 11 years

17.05.2010: News from the clubs

Roeselare, Belgium, May 17, 2010. The 2009/2010 season has just come to an end and Knack Randstad ROESELARE is already very busy with the preparations for the next challenges. The registration ... > more...

Zdeněk Haník takes over Presidency of Czech Volleyball Federation

17.05.2010: News from the National Federations

Prague, Czech Republic, May 17, 2010. The general Council of the Czech Volleyball Federation gathered yesterday in Prague and put an end to the mandate of President Antonin Lebl as ... > more...

Hungary and Bosnia & Herzegovina qualify for second round

17.05.2010: 2011 CEV European Championship - Men

Luxembourg, May 17, 2010. The first round of the 2011 CEV European Championships came to a close on Sunday with Hungary and Bosnia & Herzegovina booking their tickets for the group ... > more...

Jordanstown wrap up double at weekend

16.05.2010: News from the National Federations

Belfast, Northern Ireland, May 16, 2010. The Ulster Elks won the Northern Ireland Women’s Mikasa Cup final beating Lisnaskea’s Spikers 3-0. The Fermanagh women were slow starting and ... > more...

Romania takes revenge on neighboring Moldova

15.05.2010: 2011 CEV European Championship - Men

Buzau, Romania, May 15, 2010. After a disappointing and shocking defeat last Sunday in Chisinau Romania outclassed this afternoon neighboring Moldova in three sets (25-15; 25-21; 25-19) ... > more...

Switzerland cruises past Luxembourg in three sets

15.05.2010: 2011 CEV European Championship - Women

Zurich, Switzerland, May 15, 2010. After seven years of absence from the European Volleyball arena, the Swiss women’s national team easily overcame the first round of the 2011 CEV European ... > more...

Sweden outclasses Denmark in return match

15.05.2010: 2011 CEV European Championship - Women

Katrineholm, Sweden, May 15, 2010. In the return match of a 1st round qualifier for the 2011 CEV Women’s European Championship, Sweden outclassed Denmark 3:0 in front of a crowd of ... > more...

Croatia stamps second victory in straight sets against Denmark

15.05.2010: 2011 CEV European Championship - Men

Zagreb, Croatia, May 15, 2010. The Croatian men’s national team qualified this afternoon for the second round of the 2011 CEV European Championship with another 3:0 victory after having ... > more...

GB guys fight back to advance to second qualification round

15.05.2010: 2011 CEV European Championship - Men

Sheffield, Great Britain, May 15, 2010. Great Britain staged a remarkable fight back to advance to the second round of the 2011 CEV European Championships with a thrilling 3:0 (25-18, ... > more...

Belarus is ready to welcome Europe's best junior teams

15.05.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championship - Men

Minsk, Belarus, May, 15, 2010. Belarus capital city hosted this weekend a working session of the Organizing Committee responsible for the final round of the 2010 CEV Junior European ... > more...

Portuguese national champions are crowned

12.05.2010: News from the National Federations

Porto, Portugal, May 12, 2010. The guys of SC ESPINHO claimed this past weekend the 17th national title of their history. The “Costa Verde tigers” picked up the trophy of the Portuguese ... > more...

Turkish national team visits high school

12.05.2010: News from the National Federations

Ankara, Turkey, May 12, 2010. The girls of the Turkish senior national team visited the “Buyuk Kolej” high school on a day off during their training camp as they prepare for the next ... > more...

Swiss girls need only one set to advance to second round

12.05.2010: 2011 CEV European Championship - Women

Zurich, Switzerland, May 12, 2010. For the first time since seven years the Swiss women’s national team joined the preliminary rounds of the European Championships. It was back in 2002/2003 ... > more...

Great Britain bank on Brokking factor

12.05.2010: 2011 CEV European Championship - Men

Sheffield, Great Britain, May 12, 2010. Great Britain men’s coach Harry Brokking will call upon all of his vast experience in the game in an attempt to mastermind a remarkable turnaround ... > more...

Serbia and Italy join once again their efforts for another majestic event

11.05.2010: 2011 CEV European Championship - Women

Luxembourg, May 11, 2010. A second Supervisory Board was staged this afternoon at the NH hotel in Luxembourg City with representatives of the Italian and Serbian Volleyball Federations ... > more...

Supervisory Board sums up upcoming actions for a memorable event in Austria and Czech Republic

11.05.2010: 2011 CEV European Championship - Men

Luxembourg, May 11, 2010. The representatives of the Austrian and Czech Volleyball Federations resumed yesterday to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg for a first Supervisory Board to assess ... > more...

First qualification round starts with some major upsets

10.05.2010: 2011 CEV European Championships

Luxembourg, May 10, 2010. After having successfully competed in the Small Countries Division staged last year, both Luxembourgish national teams were directly qualified for the 2011 ... > more...

Rookie Dinamo KRASNODAR finished third in Russian league and qualifies for next European Cups season

10.05.2010: News from the National Federations

Krasnodar/Moscow, Russia, May 10, 2010. Rookie Dinamo KRASNODAR clipped bronze in the Russian Super league and Azeri star Natalya Mammadova stood out as the best scorer of Playoffs ... > more...

Legendary coach Stelian Moculescu celebrates 60th birthday

08.05.2010: News from the clubs

Friedrichshafen, Germany, May 8, 2010. Just one day after having clipped the German national league, coach Stelian Moculescu celebrated his 60th birthday. Moculescu, who is also the ... > more...

Picnic on sixth floor of "Burhan Felek" sports hall...

08.05.2010: News from the National Federations

Istanbul, Turkey, May 8, 2010. As the construction of the “Burhan Felek” sports hall is proceeding very rapidly, the President of the Turkish Volleyball Federation, Mr. Erol Unal Karabiyik, ... > more...

Major masters tournament coming up in Iceland with 125 teams lining up on three days

07.05.2010: News from the National Federations

Reykjavík, Iceland, May 7, 2010. The Icelandic Volleyball Association is very pleased to announce that a record-breaking number of 125 teams have registered for the 2010 edition of ... > more...

First audit for 2013 European Championships staged in Luxembourg

07.05.2010: News from the CEV

Luxembourg, May 7, 2010. A couple of joint bids for the organization of the 2013 CEV European Championships were submitted this afternoon to the attention of an internal committee consisting ... > more...

Studenti TIRANA claim Albanian national league for fourth consecutive year

07.05.2010: News from the National Federations

Tirana, Albania, May 7, 2010. The 64th Albanian men’s national league came to an end yesterday night at the “Asllan Rusi” sports hall in Tirana with the third and final match of the ... > more...

Turkish men's national team prepares European qualifier in Ankara

07.05.2010: News from the National Federations

Ankara, Turkey, May 6, 2010. The Turkish men’s national team is currently staging a training camp in Ankara under the guidance of head coach Veljko Basic. The guys are having a couple ... > more...

Serbian Volleyball family celebrates impressive list of honors in this year's European Cups

06.05.2010: News from the National Federations

Beograd, Serbia, May 6, 2010. Having a look at the six final tournaments that were organized for the 2009/2010 European Cups, the Serbian Volleyball players clipped a total of 1 gold, ... > more...

Serbian Federation implements online accreditation tool for 2010 CEV European League

06.05.2010: News from the National Federations

Beograd, Serbia, May 6, 2010. The Volleyball Federation of Serbia is pleased to inform that an ad-hoc online accreditation system has been worked out for all journalists and media that ... > more...

"Belgrade trophy" successfully completed in Serbian capital

05.05.2010: News from the National Federations

Beograd, Serbia, May 5, 2010. The 45th edition of the traditional “Belgrade Trophy” was brought to a spectacular end in the facilities of the “Eko” sports hall in Beograd. The tournament ... > more...

CEV Vice President inspects competition site for final four in Spain

05.05.2010: 2010 CEV European League - Men

Guadalajara, Spain, May 5, 2010. The final four of the 2010 CEV Men’s European League is already in the horizons. As a confirmation of the proximity of this event to be held in Guadalajara ... > more...

Rabita BAKU wins Azerbaijani Super league

05.05.2010: News from the National Federations

Baku, Azerbaijan, May 5, 2010. The Azerbaijani Super league came to the end this past weekend with some surprises. The finals which were held at the Olympic Complex located in the city ... > more...

Tirana wins Albanian national league for second straight year

04.05.2010: News from the National Federations

Tirana, Albania, May 4, 2010. The girls of Tirana TIRANA clipped this past May 1 the Albanian national league for the second year in a row after completing in only two matches the final ... > more...

Accreditation for second round qualifier in Osijek is open

04.05.2010: 2011 CEV European Championships - Women

Osijek, Croatia, May 4, 2010. The Croatian city of Osijek will host next May 21-23 the first tournament scheduled for Pool D within the frame of the second qualification round for the ... > more...

Danish Federation promoting upcoming qualification round on Facebook

03.05.2010: 2011 CEV European Championships

Copenhagen, Denmark, May 3, 2010. The Danish national teams will open this coming weekend their campaign in the 2011 CEV European Championships with the home and away matches scheduled ... > more...

German-born Michael Warm appointed head coach of Austrian men's national team

01.05.2010: News from the National Federations

Vienna, Austria, April 30, 2010. Germany’s Michael Warm was recently appointed to head the Austrian men’s national team up to the final round of the 2011 CEV European Championship to ... > more...

Turkish national team to prepare European qualification with training camp in Ankara

01.05.2010: News from the National Federations

Ankara, Turkey, April 30, 2010. The Turkish men’s national team will start next May 2 a training camp to prepare for a qualifier along the way to the final round of the 2011 CEV European ... > more...

Players and fans are ready to fire up real Volleyball party in Lodz

30.04.2010: 2009/2010 CEV Indesit Champions League

Lodz, Poland, April 30, 2010. An official press conference was organized this afternoon at the Focus hotel in Lodz to welcome the teams participating in the final four of this year’s ... > more...

"Lases Cup" features hundreds of young teams for real Volleyball festival in Latvia

29.04.2010: News from the National Federations

Riga, Latvia, April 29, 2010. One of the largest international youth Volleyball competitions, the “Lases Cup 2010”, came to a close last week in Latvia. This year the Latvian Volleyball ... > more...

Turkish Federation introduces measures to back up local players in club competitions

29.04.2010: News from the National Federations

Ankara, Turkey, April 29, 2010. After his much awaited meeting with the teams competing in the first national league sponsored by Aroma, the President of the Turkish Volleyball Federation ... > more...

City of Odense taking power in Danish Volleyball

29.04.2010: News from the National Federations

Copenhagen, Denmark, April 29, 2010. Fortuna Odense Volley won the Danish women’s national league after an exciting final series over five matches. All games were won by the away team, ... > more...

Serbian national team starts preparations for 2010 FIVB World League

28.04.2010: News from the National Federations

Beograd, Serbia, April 28, 2010. In preparations for the 2010 FIVB World League, the Serbian men’s national team will play a couple of friendly matches against the F.Y.R. of Macedonia ... > more...

Radnicki KRAGUJEVAC sweeps back-to-back victories in Serbian national league

28.04.2010: News from the National Federations

Beograd, Serbia, April 28, 2010. Radnicki Credy Bank KRAGUJEVAC won the Serbian Championship for the second time in the history of the competition and at the same time these guys managed ... > more...

British Volleyball announces David Welch Management as media and communications partner

27.04.2010: News from the National Federations

Sheffield, Great Britain, April 27, 2010. Media and communications specialists, David Welch Management, have been engaged by British Volleyball to enhance the profile of the sport across ... > more...

Spanish Federation organizes Volleyball Summer Camp in Guadalajara

27.04.2010: News from the National Federations

Madrid, Spain, April 27, 2010. The Royal Spanish Volleyball Federation is very proud to announce that a Volleyball Summer Camp will be held in Guadalajara and run there through July ... > more...

Portuguese national leagues entering their last stage

27.04.2010: News from the National Federations

Porto, Portugal, April 27, 2010. SL Benfica and SC Espinho will play this Sunday the fourth match of the Playoffs in order to determine which team will be the next Portuguese champion. ... > more...

CA Trofa and Castelo Maia GC win Portuguese national cups

27.04.2010: News from the National Federations

Porto, Portugal, April 27, 2010. CA Trofa picked up the Portuguese women’s national cup beating SC Braga in straight sets (25-15, 25-16 and 25-9) in a match that was held last Sunday ... > more...

CSKA SOFIA tops standings of all club competitions in Bulgaria

27.04.2010: News from the National Federations

Sofia, Bulgaria, April 27, 2010. The men’s team of CSKA SOFIA confirmed its complete domination in Bulgaria’s club season after winning both the national title and the national cup ... > more...

Ziraat Bankasi ANKARA wins Turkish national cup

26.04.2010: News from the National Federations

Ankara, Turkey, April 26, 2010. After a 3:1 away win against Galatasaray, the guys of Ziraat Bankasi ANKARA went home this weekend with their first Teledünya Turkish Cup trophy. Ziraat ... > more...

BVA stages Technical Commission in Istanbul

26.04.2010: News from the Zonal Associations

Istanbul, Turkey, April 26, 2010. The Technical Commission established within the frame of the Balkan Volleyball Association (BVA) staged its annual meeting this past weekend in Istanbul ... > more...

Major national competitions concluded in Scotland

26.04.2010: News from the National Federations

Edinburgh, Scotland, April 26, 2010. City of Edinburgh were double winners in the National Championships of Scotland. The men went the entire season undefeated to take the title for ... > more...

Swedish leagues come to a close with major surprises

23.04.2010: News from the National Federations

Stockholm, Sweden, April 23, 2010. The Swedish national leagues came to a close a few days ago with some unexpected results. With both finals having been played with the formula “best ... > more...

Crvena Zvezda celebrates rising stars

23.04.2010: News from the National Federations

Beograd, Serbia, April 23, 2010. Katarina Marinkovic and Aleksa Brkovic were yesterday honored as best U14 players by the club Crvena Zvezda BEOGRAD. The awards were handed over by ... > more...

Bjelica and Atanasijevic are Best Young Players in Serbian national league

23.04.2010: News from the National Federations

Beograd, Serbia, April 23, 2010. Ana Bjelica, who plays as opposite for Crvena Zvezda BEOGRAD, and Aleksandar Atanasijevic, currently being included in the roster of Partizan, were ... > more...

Invincible Crvena Zvezda wins Serbian national league

23.04.2010: News from the National Federations

Beograd, Serbia, April 23, 2010. After having finished second in this year’s CEV Cup, the girls of Crvena Zvezda BEOGRAD were recently crowned national champions at the end of the Serbian ... > more...

CL Handbook and registration forms for the 2010/2011 season are online

22.04.2010: News from the CEV

Luxembourg, April 22, 2010. The European Volleyball Confederation is pleased to inform all National Federations and their respective clubs that the Handbook for the 2011 CEV Champions ... > more...

Lokomotiv and Rabita BAKU qualify for finals of Azerbaijani super league

22.04.2010: News from the National Federations

Baku, Azerbaijan, April 22, 2010. The semi-final matches of the Azerbaijani super league were played last weekend in the capital city of Baku. In the first semi-final Rabita BAKU won ... > more...

Albanian Federation moves to new premises

21.04.2010: News from the National Federations

Tirana, Albania, April 21, 2010. The Albanian Volleyball Federation recently moved to its new premises, with the offices finally covering a total of 125 square meters and being well ... > more...

To avoid calling for state of emergency Maurice Boisseau assumes interim Presidency of French Federation

21.04.2010: News from the National Federations

Paris, France, April 21, 2010. The Executive Committee of the French Volleyball Federation, including President Serge Deloutre, resigned this past Saturday after a meeting staged in ... > more...

Stanislav Shevchenko takes over Presidency of Russian Volleyball Federation

21.04.2010: News from the National Federations

Moscow, Russia, April 21, 2010. The XIV General Assembly of the Russian Volleyball Federation was staged this past weekend in Moscow and the many delegates assembled there elected Mr. ... > more...

Peter Kleinmann unanimously re-elected OeVV President in Vienna

19.04.2010: News from the National Federations

Vienna, Austria, April 19, 2010. The Austrian Volleyball Federation (OeVV) staged this weekend at the Austria Trend Hotel Bosei its 24th General Assembly. OeVV President Peter Kleinmann ... > more...

Fenerbahce ISTANBUL wins Turkish men's national league

19.04.2010: News from the National Federations

Ankara, Turkey, April 19, 2010. The guys of Fenerbahce ISTANBUL clipped this past weekend the trophy of the Turkish men’s Volleyball league sponsored by Aroma as they scored an away ... > more...

Accreditation for second round qualifier in Riga is open

17.04.2010: 2011 CEV European Championship - Men

Riga, Latvia, April 17, 2010. Latvia’s capital city, Riga, will host next May 21-23 the first round of a Pool qualifying for the final round of the 2011 CEV Men’s European Championship. ... > more...

FIVB Board applauds outstanding year for FIVB TV & Marketing

17.04.2010: News from the FIVB

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, April 16, 2010. The FIVB Board of Administration reflected on a very successful year for TV & Marketing in 2009, at its annual meeting, being held in ... > more...

FIVB Board appoints Steering Committee for development fund

17.04.2010: News from the FIVB

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, April 16, 2010. The FIVB Board of Administration confirmed, on the final day of its meeting in Punta Cana, in the Dominican Republic on Friday, five ... > more...

FIVB Board approves Beach Volleyball Olympic qualification structure

17.04.2010: News from the FIVB

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, April 16, 2010. The FIVB Board of Administration completed its annual meeting, being held in the Dominican Republic resort town of Punta Cana, on Friday ... > more...

"Burhan Felek" hall in Istanbul most probably completed much earlier than expected

16.04.2010: News from the National Federations

Ankara/Istanbul, Turkey, April 16, 2010. The Turkish Volleyball Federation did a great job a couple of months ago as the majestic Volleyball complex - including the “Baskent” sports ... > more...

Finnish Volleyball family invites European youngsters to join traditional Power Cup

16.04.2010: News from the National Federations

Helsinki, Finland, April 16, 2010. The world's biggest youth Volleyball tournament, the internationally known Power Cup, is annually organized in Finland. The city of Seinäjoki located ... > more...

Turkish Federation "decorates" club for having opted to focus on local players

16.04.2010: News from the National Federations

Ankara, Turkey, April 16, 2010. After having decided to devote most of its efforts for the development of local Volleyball players, the club of Beylikdüzü – which is competing in Turkey’s ... > more...

FIVB Board endorses new election regulations

16.04.2010: News from the FIVB

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, April 15, 2010. The FIVB Board of Administration approved new transparent and democratic election regulations for the 2012 Congress on day two of its ... > more...

Hosts of next age group World Championships are confirmed

16.04.2010: News from the FIVB

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, April 15, 2010. The FIVB is pleased to announce that Turkey, Peru and Brazil will host the 2011 Girls’ Youth World Championship, Women’s Junior World ... > more...

FIVB Board approves Olympic qualification process for London 2012

16.04.2010: News from the FIVB

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, April 15, 2010. The FIVB is pleased to confirm the Olympic qualification process for the Volleyball competition to be staged at the 2012 Olympic Games ... > more...

After thrilling five-setter and additional golden set Fenerbahce picks up Turkish national cup

15.04.2010: News from the National Federations

Istanbul, April 14, 2010. After having lost the first game against VakifGunesTTelekom and a return match that lasted for 2.5 hours and finished at the golden set, the girls of FenerbahceAcibadem ... > more...

Wrap-up of second round qualifiers, 8 teams already made it to the finals

13.04.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championships

Luxembourg, April 13, 2010. This past week was fully packed with a series of qualifiers where a total of 8 slots were at stake for the final rounds of the 2010 CEV Junior European Championships. ... > more...

University of Ulster are All-Ireland champions

12.04.2010: News from the National Federations

Belfast, Northern Ireland, April 12, 2010. For more than 3 decades during the darkest days of civil unrest and mayhem in Ireland, Volleyball players - physically divided by a net but ... > more...

FenerbahceAcibadem suffers first home defeat in final of Turkish national cup

12.04.2010: News from the National Federations

Ankara, Turkey, April 12, 2010. The first match scheduled for the finals of the 2010 Teledünya Turkish national cup delighted the local fans with some great Volleyball and a – partly ... > more...

Ukraine and Portugal move to third qualification round after competition ends in Lamego

12.04.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championships - Men

Lamego, Portugal, April 11, 2010. With Turkey having already secured the first place in the standings of Pool C and thus also a spot for the final round of the 2010 CEV Men’s Junior ... > more...

Young Slovenian girls complete stellar campaign in France to qualify for final round

11.04.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championships - Women

Saint-Dié-des-Vosges, France, April 11, 2010. Slovenia booked the qualification for the final round of the 2010 CEV Women’s Junior European Championship with a fifth victory in a row ... > more...

Bulgaria completes immaculate run in Bardejov and qualifies for final round

11.04.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championship - Men

Bardejov, Slovakia, April 11, 2010. Bulgaria won all of its five games in the 2nd round qualifier for the 2010 CEV Men’s Junior European Championship held in the eastern Slovak city ... > more...

Slovenia plays confidently and tops the standings in Saint-Dié-des-Vosges

11.04.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championships - Women

Saint-Dié-des-Vosges, France, April 11, 2010. After the success bagged on Friday against France, Belarus added a new victory to its count, this time against Romania (3:0), in the 2nd ... > more...

Building site of "Burhan Felek" hall is running at full speed in Istanbul

11.04.2010: News from the National Federations

Istanbul, Turkey, April 11, 2010. Only six weeks after the groundbreaking ceremony that was celebrated in front of many VIPs and local authorities, the building site of the brand new ... > more...

With one day still to go in Lamego, Turkey is already qualified for final round

11.04.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championships - Men

Lamego, Portugal, April 11, 2010. As they defeated Estonia in four sets on Saturday afternoon, the local guys of Portugal moved to the third position in the standings of Pool C and ... > more...

Bulgaria is pretty close to direct qualification for final round

11.04.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championships - Men

Bardejov, Slovakia, April 10, 2010. Bulgaria remains unbeaten in the 2nd round qualifier for the 2010 CEV Men’s Junior European Championship being currently held in the eastern Slovak ... > more...

Belgium defeats Slovakia in decisive match and clips spot for final round

11.04.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championship - Women

Nitra, Slovakia, April 11, 2010. Belgium qualified yesterday night for the final round of the 2010 CEV Women’s Junior European Championship scheduled for next September in Nis and Zrenjanin, ... > more...

After hard-fought battle against Cyprus, Luxembourg wins Small Countries Division

11.04.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championships - Women

Luxembourg, April 11, 2010. The last competition day of the Small Countries Division, which was staged in d’Coque, was definitely full of emotions. While the first two matches resulted ... > more...

Bulgaria remains unbeaten in Bardejov after three days of competition

10.04.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championships - Men

Bardejov, Slovakia, April 9, 2010. Bulgaria remains the only unbeaten team in the 2nd round qualifier for the 2010 CEV Men’s Junior European Championship being currently held in the ... > more...

Belgium and Slovakia to battle for first place in Nitra

10.04.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championships - Women

Nitra, Slovakia, April 9, 2010. Slovakia and Belgium extended their winning streaks in the 2nd Round Qualification tournament being currently played in Nitra (Slovakia) whose standings ... > more...

Germany qualifies for final round after clean run in Basel

10.04.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championships - Women

Basel, Switzerland, April 10, 2010. After today’s easy win versus Portugal, Germany finishes first in the second round qualifier for the 2010 CEV Women’s Junior European Championship ... > more...

Fenerbahce and Ziraat Bankasi ANKARA to battle for Turkish men's league

10.04.2010: News from the National Federations

Ankara, Turkey, April 10, 2010. Fenerbahce ISTANBUL qualifies for the final of the Turkish men’s Volleyball league sponsored by Aroma after having seized the last match up against Arkas ... > more...

Switzerland causes major sensation in Basel

10.04.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championship - Women

Basel, Switzerland, April 9, 2010. There was a big surprise in Pool C of the 2nd round qualifier for the 2010 CEV Women’s Junior European Championship as host Switzerland unexpectedly ... > more...

Poland extends winning streak in Krosno in front of massive audience

10.04.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championships - Women

Krosno, Poland, April 9, 2010. In the first game scheduled for Friday afternoon in the 2nd round qualifier being played in Krosno, the Czech Republic beat Lithuania 3:0 (25-18, 25-7, ... > more...

Luxembourg and Cyprus likely to battle for SCD crown

09.04.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championships - Women

Luxembourg, April 9, 2010. The host team from Luxembourg started pretty well the Small Countries Division tournament being currently played in the impressive scenario of d’Coque. The ... > more...

Host Slovakia defeated in three sets in top match against Holland

09.04.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championships - Men

Bardejov, Slovakia, April 8, 2010. Bulgaria and Slovenia remain unbeaten in the 2nd round qualifier for the 2010 CEV Men’s Junior European Championship being currently in the eastern ... > more...

Dutch girls seize top match against Germany in Basel

09.04.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championship - Women

Basel, Switzerland, April 8, 2010. The Netherlands won the top match of Pool C at 2010 Women’s CEV Junior European Championship Qualifier in Basel, Switzerland, in extremis. In a thrilling ... > more...

After two days France and Slovenia top the standings in Pool A

09.04.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championships - Women

Saint-Dié-des-Vosges, France, April 8, 2010. In Saint-Dié-des-Vosges, France, Belarus vs. Ukraine was the opening game of the 2nd Round Qualification Tournament for the 2010 CEV Women’s ... > more...

Belgium and Slovakia continue their cruise, Finland causes another major upset

09.04.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championships - Women

Nitra, Slovakia, April 8, 2010. The young girls of Belgium plus the hosts of Slovakia clinched their third victory in the 2nd Round Qualification tournament being currently played in ... > more...

Poland and Czech Republic stamp second victory in a row in Krosno

09.04.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championships - Women

Krosno, Poland, April 9, 2010. Poland and the Czech Republic scored their second victory in a row in Krosno whereas the young girls of Hungary displayed a strong performance against ... > more...

In Bardejov Slovakia, Bulgaria and Slovenia celebrate victories in opening day

08.04.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championships - Men

Bardejov Slovakia, April 7, 2010. Slovakia, Slovenia and Bulgaria started in a good mood the 2nd Round Qualification tournament in the eastern Slovak city of Bardejov. Slovenia beat ... > more...

Portugal, Turkey and Estonia start on a high note in Lamego

07.04.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championships - Men

Lamego, Portugal, April 7, 2010. Portugal, Turkey and Estonia started off in convincing fashion this afternoon their campaign in the 2010 CEV Junior European Championships and will ... > more...

Polish "starlettes" delight home crowd in Krosno

07.04.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championships - Women

Krosno, Poland, April 7, 2010. The hosts of Poland, Austria and the Czech Republic opened their campaign in the 2010 CEV Women’s Junior European Championships with a convincing victory ... > more...

Swiss ladies score important home victory, Germany and Holland extend winning streak

07.04.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championships - Women

Basel, Switzerland, April 7, 2010. Host Switzerland clinched an important victory tonight at the 2nd Round Qualifier for the 2010 CEV Women’s Junior European Championship being currently ... > more...

Second victory for Slovakia and Belgium in Nitra

07.04.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championships - Women

Nitra, Slovakia, April 7, 2010. The young girls of Belgium plus the hosts of Slovakia clinched their second victory in the 2nd Round Qualification tournament being currently played ... > more...

In Basel Spain surprises Bulgaria in opening match of Pool C

07.04.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championships - Women

Basel, Switzerland, April 6, 2010. Germany, the Netherlands as well as Spain successfully started their campaign in the 2010 CEV Women’s Junior European Championship. Whilst Spain managed ... > more...

City of Lamego hosts junior event and plans to become the "house" of Portuguese Volleyball

07.04.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championships - Men

Lamego, Portugal, April 7, 2010. A total of 15 matches will be played in 5 days as the national teams of Portugal, Croatia, Estonia, Finland, Turkey and Ukraine are all vying for the ... > more...

Very exciting competition set to start this afternoon in Krosno

07.04.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championships - Women

Krosno, Poland, April 7, 2010. A general Technical Meeting set the tone yesterday night for the 2nd Round Qualification Tournament that will start this afternoon in Krosno, Poland, ... > more...

Slovakia, Belgium and Greece start their campaign with convincing victories

06.04.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championships - Women

Nitra, Slovakia, April 6, 2010. The young girls of Greece and Belgium plus the hosts of Slovakia successfully opened their campaign in the 2nd Round Qualification tournament being currently ... > more...

Poland vying for direct qualification in Krosno

06.04.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championships - Women

Krosno, Poland, April 6, 2010. Austria, Israel, Lithuania, Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland – the women’s junior national teams of all these countries have already resumed to Krosno ... > more...

Azerbaijani national league enters "hot" phase

06.04.2010: News from the National Federations

Baku, Azerbaijan, April 6, 2010. The second leg of the 4-teams mini-tournament being played for the Azerbaijani super league came to an end this past Sunday. Rabita BAKU – that recently ... > more...

Serbia celebrates youth tournament in Obrenovac with massive attendance

06.04.2010: News from the National Federations

Obrenovac, Serbia, April 6, 2010. The 15th edition of the traditional Volleyball tournament specifically conceived for U14 teams took place this past week in the Serbian city of Obrenovac ... > more...

Luxembourg hosts final round of Small Countries Division

05.04.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championships - Women

Luxembourg, April 5, 2010. Starting from this Thursday the girls of the Luxembourgish junior national team will fight in d’Coque to defend the gold medal they seized two years ago in ... > more...

Volley BERGAMO wins 2010 CEV Indesit European Champions League!

04.04.2010: Women’s CEV Indesit Champions League Final Four

Cannes, France, April 4, 2010. One year after their title in Perugia, Volley BERGAMO finished again on the top of the podium of the CEV Indesit European Champions League by beating ... > more...

ISTANBUL and BERGAMO to battle for gold after spectacular semifinals

03.04.2010: Women’s CEV Indesit Champions League Final Four

Cannes, France, April 3, 2010. 2009 title holder Volley BERGAMO as well as Fenerbahce Acibadem ISTANBUL are the two best European club teams to fight for Sunday’s gold medals in the ... > more...

Coaches test their knowledge after course comes to an end in Ankara

03.04.2010: News from the National Federations

Ankara, Turkey, April 3, 2010. After having attended some ad-hoc courses promoted by the Turkish Volleyball Federation, the candidates had to sit an examination yesterday in Ankara. ... > more...

Best European female players set to battle for the crown

02.04.2010: Women’s CEV Indesit Champions League Final Four

Cannes, France, April 2, 2010. Only four clubs from a total of 16 participating teams are still in full contention for the much-desired trophy of the 2009-2010 Women’s CEV Indesit Champions ... > more...

Great derby coming up in the Azerbaijani national league

01.04.2010: News from the National Federations

Baku, Azerbaijan, April 1, 2010. This coming Saturday the teams of Azerrail and Rabita – that recently finished third in the 2009/2010 CEV Cup – will set up a great derby for the Azerbaijani ... > more...

Azerbaijani star Natalya Mammadova tops charts of best scorers in Russian super league

01.04.2010: News from the National Federations

Moscow, Russia, April 1, 2010. The regular season of the Russian super league came to an end this past weekend after a total of 22 rounds. The best 8 teams qualified for the Playoffs ... > more...

Slovak boys and girls to fight for direct qualification on home soil

31.03.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championships

Bratislava, Slovakia, March 31, 2010. The Slovak men’s and women’s junior national teams will compete next week on home soil for the 2nd Round Qualification Tournaments along the way ... > more...

Volleyball high school being completed in Ankara

31.03.2010: News from the National Federations

Ankara, Turkey, March 31, 2010. Only a couple of months ago the Turkish Volleyball Federation proudly staged the opening ceremony of the majestic “Baskent” sports hall located in the ... > more...

A look at the building site of the brand-new "Burhan Felek" hall in Istanbul

29.03.2010: News from the National Federations

Ankara, Turkey, March 29, 2010. Only five weeks after the groundbreaking ceremony that took place in front of many dignitaries, the construction of the “Burhan Felek” sports hall in ... > more...

Selver TALLINN outclasses all opponents in Schenker league

27.03.2010: News from the National Federations

Riga, Latvia, March 27, 2010. Last weekend the most ambitious Volleyball project addressed to the Baltic States, namely the so-called Schenker League, came to an end this past weekend. ... > more...

Fenerbahce outclasses Eczacibasi in semifinal of Turkish national cup

26.03.2010: News from the National Federations

Istanbul, Turkey, March 26, 2010. Ekaterina Gamova, Natasa Osmokrovic and the other girls of FenerbahceAcibadem ISTANBUL continue their stunning run through this season and right before ... > more...

Serbia celebrates second edition of "Volleyball tomorrow" with thousands of kids

24.03.2010: News from the National Federations

Belgrade, Serbia, March 24, 2010. This past Friday pupils attending a total of 441 schools from 31 different Serbian cities received 5’500 Mikasa volley balls at a special ceremony ... > more...

Germany's coach Lozano announces nominees for 2010 FIVB World League

23.03.2010: News from the National Federations

Frankfurt am Main, Germany, March 23, 2010. Six players from Haching, five from Friedrichshafen, three from Königs Wusterhausen, two from Düren and six “legionnaires” will form the ... > more...

Big match coming up this week in Turkish national cup

23.03.2010: News from the National Federations

Ankara, Turkey, March 23, 2010. There is a real highlight coming up for the Turkish Volleyball family this week, as two teams from Istanbul, namely Eczacibasi Zentiva and FenerbahceAcibadem, ... > more...

Turkey organizes coaching courses in Ankara

22.03.2010: News from the National Federations

Ankara, Turkey, March 22, 2010. Within the frame of the many efforts devoted to the training of Volleyball coaches, the Turkish Federation started a few days ago some ad-hoc courses ... > more...

Yamamay BUSTO ARSIZIO claims Women’s CEV Cup gold medal

21.03.2010: 2009-2010 CEV Cup Final Four - Women

Baku, Azerbaijan, March 21, 2010. In presence of Mr. Zia Mammadov, President of the Azerbaijani Volleyball Federation as well as CEV Vice-President and Representative Mr. Jan Hronek, ... > more...

Busto Arsizio and Beograd will fight for CEV Cup gold medal

20.03.2010: 2009/2010 CEV Cup - Women

Baku, Azerbaijan, March 20, 2010. In two exciting volleyball thrillers, Yamamay BUSTO ARSIZIO as well as the young Serbian team from Crvena Zvezda BEOGRAD qualified for Sunday’s CEV ... > more...

Baku is ready to celebrate Final Four of Women’s CEV Cup

19.03.2010: 2009-2010 CEV Cup Final Four - Women

Baku, Azerbaijan, March 19, 2010. After some very busy weeks featuring a dense schedule and many exciting matches, the four best teams of the 2009-2010 Women’s CEV Cup are finally ready ... > more...

Serbia opens memorable Olympic Festival for elementary schools

18.03.2010: News from the National Federations

Zrenjanin, Serbia, March 18, 2010. The grand opening of the 27th School Olympic Festival – “Memorial Milos Grbic” took place in the “Crystal Hall of Sports” located in the Serbian city ... > more...

CSKA SOFIA stays unbeaten to clip Bulgaria's national Championship and Cup

18.03.2010: News from the National Federations

Sofia, Bulgaria, March 18, 2010. The women’s team of CSKA SOFIA rounded up a brilliant season this week after earning double honors in Bulgaria. Both the National Championship title ... > more...

Honors shared at St. Patrick's Volleyball Internationals

17.03.2010: News from the National Federations

Belfast, Northern Ireland, March 17, 2010. Honors were shared between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland at the annual Saint Patrick’s Volleyball Internationals held in Naas ... > more...

Passages: former international referee Koco Gjoka (ALB)

17.03.2010: News from the National Federations

Tirana, Albania, March 17, 2010. The Albanian Volleyball Federation and the Balkan Volleyball Association (BVA) mourn the loss of Mr. Koco Gjoka (69), former international referee and ... > more...

CEV celebrates first successful women's referees seminar

16.03.2010: News from the CEV

Rome, Italy, March 16, 2010. The very first international seminar expressively conceived for Volleyball and Beach Volleyball women’s referees – organized by CEV in cooperation with ... > more...

FIVB President Wei opens first international seminar for female referees in Rome

13.03.2010: News from the CEV

Rome, Italy, March 13, 2010. The very first international seminar specifically addressed to female referees promoted by CEV in cooperation with the Italian Volleyball Federation was ... > more...

Studenti TIRANA and UMB Volley clip Albanian national cup

12.03.2010: News from the National Federations

Tirana, Albania, March 12, 2010. This past February 17-18 the team of Studenti TIRANA clipped the Albanian national cup for the seventh consecutive year, defeating in the final match ... > more...

Bulgaria signs sponsorship agreement with Penny Market for 2010 Worlds in Italy

12.03.2010: News from the National Federations

Sofia, Bulgaria, March 12, 2010. The Bulgarian Volleyball Federation signed a sponsorship agreement with Penny Market, a discount supermarket chain, for the 2010 FIVB Men’s World Championship ... > more...

Serbia strongly supports female referees

11.03.2010: News from the National Federations

Belgrade, Serbia, March 11, 2010. With the very first international seminar specifically addressed to female referees coming up in Rome this weekend, some very encouraging news are ... > more...

Crvena Zvezda BEOGRAD claims Serbian national cup

11.03.2010: News from the National Federations

Belgrade, Serbia, March 11, 2010. The well-decorated club of Crvena Zvezda BEOGRAD claimed this past weekend the 44th edition of the Serbian national cup. The team from Belgrade defeated ... > more...

A very good trio to represent Serbia at the upcoming seminar for female referees

09.03.2010: News from the National Federations

Belgrade, Serbia, March 9, 2010. With the very first international clinic specifically addressed to female referees coming up this weekend in Rome – and FIVB President Jizhong Wei attending ... > more...

Angelina Grün receives Volleyball Award during finals of German Cup

08.03.2010: News from the National Federations

Halle/Westfalen, Germany, March 8, 2010. This past weekend – actually on the eve preceding the finals of the national cup – well-known international star Angelina Grün received the ... > more...

New majestic Volleyball complex to be completed in about 10 months in Istanbul

08.03.2010: News from the National Federations

Istanbul, Turkey, March 8, 2010. Only a few weeks after the official opening ceremony of the majestic “Başkent” Volleyball complex located in Ankara, the Turkish Federation celebrated ... > more...

Serbian head coach announces nominees for 2010 season

05.03.2010: News from the National Federations

Belgrade, Serbia, March 5, 2010. Mr. Igor Kolakovic, head coach of the Serbian men’s senior national team, released today a list featuring the names of 50 players that may represent ... > more...

NIS Vojvodina NOVI SAD wins Serbian national cup

05.03.2010: News from the National Federations

Belgrade, Serbia, March 5, 2010. The guys of NIS Vojvodina NOVI SAD notched their 12th trophy in the 45th edition of the Serbian National Cup as they defeated Radnicki Credy Bank KRAGUJEVAC ... > more...

Polish head coach expects a tough job in home qualification tournament

03.03.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championships - Women

Warsaw, Poland, March 3, 2010. The Polish city of Krosno will host next April 7-11 a 2nd Qualification Tournament along the way to the finals of the 2010 CEV Women’s Junior European ... > more...

Majestic Baskent Sports Hall hosts tonight first international Volleyball match

03.03.2010: News from the National Federations

Ankara, Turkey, March 3, 2010. The majestic Baskent Sports Hall that was officially opened a few weeks ago in Ankara, in presence of CEV President André Meyer and many more officials, ... > more...

Small Countries Division celebrates ExCom meeting in new premises

02.03.2010: News from the National Federations

Vaduz, Liechtenstein, March 2, 2010. The Executive Committee of the Small Countries Division (SCD) met over the past weekend in its new offices in Liechtenstein. This meeting inaugurated ... > more...

Doha will host double gender Club World Championship

27.02.2010: News from the FIVB

Lausanne, Switzerland, February 27, 2010. The FIVB and the Qatar Volleyball Association (QVA) joined together in a signing ceremony at the FIVB headquarters on Saturday to officially ... > more...

Former Olympic champion Henk-Jan Held named assistant coach of Dutch junior national team

24.02.2010: News from the National Federations

Nieuwegein, The Netherlands, February 24, 2010. Former international star Henk-Jan Held was recently appointed assistant coach of the Dutch junior national team. Born in 1967, Henk ... > more...

Double victory for Sørvágs Ítróttarfelag in Faroese cup finals

24.02.2010: News from the National Federations

Tórshavn, Faroe Islands, February 24, 2010. The Volleyball club Sørvágs Ítróttarfelag, known simply as SÍ, seized this past weekend the Faroese national cups in both divisions. The ... > more...

CEV and Serbian Federation agree upon change of dates for final round

23.02.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championships

Belgrade/Luxembourg, March 10, 2010. Taking into account some issues related to the international calendar for Volleyball competitions, the European Volleyball Confederation and the ... > more...

Scotland launches "Sporting Chance" manifesto in cooperation with Scottish Volleyball Association

17.02.2010: News from the National Federations

Edinburgh, Scotland, February 17, 2010. Mrs. Margaret Ann Fleming, Chief Executive Officer of the Scottish Volleyball Association, and two young Scottish Volleyball athletes - Jamie ... > more...

CEV issues additional measures against hooliganism

11.02.2010: News from the CEV

Luxembourg, February 11, 2010. After having already started such a campaign last year after the blameworthy acts registered during the finals of the CEV Indesit Champions League in ... > more...

Spanish officials check the progress of ongoing preparations in Guadalajara

11.02.2010: 2010 European League - Men

Madrid, Spain, February 11, 2010. With quite a few months still to go, the finals of the 2010 European League are already on the horizon. The Royal Spanish Volleyball Federation has ... > more...

Spectacular opening ceremony for majestic new Volleyball complex in Ankara

08.02.2010: News from the National Federations

Ankara, Turkey, February 8, 2010. After the groundbreaking ceremony that was staged last April 8, 2009, the “Başkent” Volleyball Hall was officially opened this past Saturday in ... > more...

Successful international coaching seminar celebrated in Istanbul

08.02.2010: News from the National Federations

Istanbul, Turkey, February 8, 2010. The 1st International Clinic for Volleyball coaches organized under the authority of the Eurasia Volleyball Coaches Association was staged this past ... > more...

Welcome baby Niko Schürmann!

06.02.2010: News from the CEV

Schaan, Liechtenstein, February 6, 2010. A baby boy named Niko Schürmann – weighing 4.2 kilos – happily joined yesterday evening the European Volleyball family. Niko is the first child ... > more...

Michal Masny and Monika Smak voted Slovakia's best players for 2009 season

05.02.2010: News from the National Federations

Bratislava, Slovakia, February 5, 2010. Michal Masny and Monika Smak were recently voted best Slovak Volleyball players for the year 2009. Both are currently captaining their respective ... > more...

NOC President and former NBA star Vlade Divac visits Serbian Volleyball Federation

04.02.2010: News from the National Federations

Belgrade, Serbia, February 4, 2010. Former international Basketball star Vlade Divac, who is currently heading the Serbian Olympic Committee, visited yesterday the headquarters of the ... > more...

Montenegrin Volleyball family celebrates opening of new premises and honors 2009 Best Players

04.02.2010: News from the National Federations

Podgorica, Montenegro, February 4, 2010. Since a couple of days the Volleyball Federation of Montenegro disposes of a brand-new and very comfortable “home” located in the capital city ... > more...

CEV and Spanish Federation sign official agreement for final four tournament to be staged in Guadalajara

03.02.2010: 2010 European League - Men

Madrid, Spain, February 3, 2010. This past weekend in Den Haag CEV President André Meyer and Mr. Agustin Martin Santos, President of the Royal Spanish Volleyball Federation, officially ... > more...

Volleyball campus to be officially opened this coming Saturday in Ankara

01.02.2010: News from the National Federations

Ankara, Turkey, February 1, 2010. The first part of a real Volleyball campus - whose groundbreaking ceremony was held last April 8, 2009 - will be opened in Ankara this coming Saturday. ... > more...

Board of Administration joins relief efforts for Haiti and tightens up anti-doping provisions

01.02.2010: News from the CEV

Den Haag, The Netherlands, February 1, 2010. With the Executive Committee and the Board of Administration having resumed this past weekend to Den Haag to discuss quite a few “hot” items, ... > more...

Serbian Sports Minister pays visit to former Yugoslav star Natasa Lukovic

01.02.2010: News from the National Federations

Belgrade, Serbia, February 1, 2010. A very special guest resumed recently to the nursing home “Bezanijska kosa” located in the Serbian capital Gerontology Centre. Mrs. Snezana Samardzic-Markovic, ... > more...

Only female line judges on the court, quite a common pattern in Serbia!

29.01.2010: News from the National Federations

Belgrade, Serbia, January 29, 2010. If you attended some Volleyball matches in Serbia over the last couple of years, you wouldn’t be surprised to see only girls acting there as line ... > more...

Bulgarian Volleyball legend Mitko Dimitrov celebrates 90th anniversary

25.01.2010: News from the National Federations

Sofia, Bulgaria, January 25, 2010. Bulgarian Volleyball legend Mitko Dimitrov turns 90 today. On this endearing occasion, the Bulgarian Volleyball Federation (BVF) organized an official ... > more...

Candidature process for next European Championships is officially launched

20.01.2010: News from the CEV

Luxembourg, January 20, 2010. The European Volleyball Confederation is pleased to officially open the bidding process for the 2012 and 2013 European Championships (Senior, Junior and ... > more...

Volleyball power Bulgaria and Beach "Mecca" Austria sign extensive cooperation agreement

19.01.2010: News from the National Federations

Sofia, Bulgaria, January 19, 2008. There is a common future, along with a much more consistent mutual cooperation, coming up for the Austrian and Bulgarian Volleyball families. A special ... > more...

Zenit KAZAN is still on a roll

14.01.2010: 2009/2010 CEV Indesit Champions League

Luxembourg, January 13, 2010. Zenit Kazan remains the last team of the 2009/2010 CEV Indesit Champions League with a clean record. The Russians overpowered Unicaja ALMERIA in straight ... > more...

Richard Callicott discusses ongoing preparations for the Olympics and a few more items about British Volleyball

11.01.2010: News from the CEV

Luxembourg, January 11, 2010. Mr. Richard Callicott, President of the English Volleyball Association who is also heading the British Volleyball Federation especially established along ... > more...

Azerbaijan will fight with Denmark for second round berth

09.01.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championships

Holte, Denmark, January 9, 2010. In the second match of the girls’ tournament being currently staged in Holte Azerbaijan defeated Norway in three straight sets and will fight with the ... > more...

Danish juniors open their home campaign in great fashion

09.01.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championships

Holte, Denmark, January 8, 2010. In the first match of first Qualification Round for the 2010 CEV Junior European Championship, the Danish girls played their neighbors from Norway. ... > more...

Polish rising star Milosz Hebda honored as MVP in Rewal

12.01.2009: 2009 Youth European Championships

Rewal, Poland, January 12, 2009. At the end of the Qualification Tournament to the 2009 Youth European Championships which was staged this past weekend in Rewal, Poland, the local organizers ... > more...

Belgium finishes the job with another win in Giannitsa

11.01.2009: 2009 Youth European Championships

Giannitsa, Greece, January 11, 2009. In the last day of the Qualification Tournament to the 2009 Girls European Championships that took place in Giannitsa, Greece, first Estonia defeated ... > more...

Convincing victories for Poland and Hungary in Zocca

10.01.2009: 2009 Youth European Championships

Zocca, Italy, January 10, 2008. In the Qualification Tournament to the 2009 Youth European Championships – Pool B in Zocca, Italy, Poland secured a second victory today with an easy ... > more...

Poland continues a perfect run on home soil

09.01.2009: 2009 Youth European Championships

Rewal, Poland, January 9, 2009. The fourth competition day of the Qualification Tournament to the 2009 Youth European Championships – Pool A in Rewal opened with a match which was about ... > more...

Poland and Ukraine continue their victorious march in Rewal

09.01.2009: 2009 Youth European Championships

Rewal, Poland, January 9, 2009. In the third competition day of the Qualification Tournament to the 2009 Youth European Championships in Rewal, Poland, the local guys easily walked ... > more...