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ACH Volley BLED pick up Middle European League for third time

15.03.2010: News from the Zonal Associations

Vienna, Austria, March 15, 2010. Slovenia’s ACH Volley BLED is most probably enjoying the very best season ever: after having historically qualified for the final four of the 2009/2010 ... > more...

Top teams fail to make it to the final match of Women's Middle European League

14.03.2010: News from the Zonal Associations

Split, Croatia, March 14, 2010. The hosts of ZOK SPLIT 1700 and Slovenia’s Nova KBM Branik MARIBOR qualified for the final match of the 2009/2010 Women’s Middle European League. ZOK ... > more...

The hotVolleys VIENNA to challenge ACH Volley BLED in final match of the Middle European League

13.03.2010: News from the Zonal Associations

Vienna, Austria, March 13, 2010. The hotVolleys VIENNA will face on Sunday Slovenia’s ACH Volley BLED in the final match of the Men’s Middle European League. ACH Volley BLED - that ... > 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...

Asseco Resovia RZESZOW and Asystel NOVARA pick up Press Awards

12.03.2010: 2009/2010 CEV Indesit Champions League

Luxembourg, March 12, 2010. With the Playoffs 6 having come to an end yesterday night and having hence completed the draws for the final four tournaments scheduled for early April, ... > more...

After crazy Volleyball night BERGAMO will defend the crown in Cannes

11.03.2010: 2009/2010 CEV Indesit Champions League

Luxembourg, March 11, 2010. In what was expected to be the real highlight of the Playoffs 6, Volley BERGAMO finally seized the night in Pesaro to qualify for the final four in Cannes ... > 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...

Tremendous battle expected in Pesaro to complete Playoffs 6

11.03.2010: 2009/2010 CEV Indesit Champions League

Luxembourg, March 11, 2010. Only a couple of matches are left to complete the Playoffs of the 2009/2010 CEV Indesit Champions League and the draws for the finals. The Main Phase will ... > more...

Slovenian fairy tale continues as ACH Volley BLED qualifies for final four

10.03.2010: 2009/2010 CEV Indesit Champions League

Luxembourg, March 10, 2010. The fairy tale of Slovenia’s ACH Volley BLED continued tonight in front of a packed arena in Ljubljana, with the local heroes turning around the result of ... > more...

Finals of Middle European League coming up this weekend in Vienna and Split

10.03.2010: News from the Zonal Associations

Vienna, Austria, March 10, 2010. The finals of the Men’s Middle European League are coming this weekend in Vienna’s Budocenter and will feature the best four teams of the regular season. ... > more...

INNSBRUCK and BLED will fight tonight to write history for their countries

10.03.2010: 2009/2010 CEV Indesit Champions League

Luxembourg, March 10, 2010. With defending champion TRENTINO BetClic having already qualified yesterday night after another stellar performance, this time against the Poles of Asseco ... > more...

With another classy performance TRENTINO BetClic qualifies for final four

09.03.2010: 2009/2010 CEV Indesit Champions League

Rzeszow, Poland, March 9, 2010. In the return match of the Playoffs 6 for the CEV Indesit Champions League TRENTINO BetClic scores a second victory against Asseco Resovia RZESZOW, this ... > more...

Perugia will host final four tournament in late March

09.03.2010: 2009/2010 GM Capital Challenge Cup - Men

Luxembourg, March 9, 2010. The very last final four of the 2009/2010 European Cups still to be assigned, i.e. the Men’s GM Capital Challenge Cup, will be held in Perugia (Italy) next ... > more...

After "hot" match against E.A. PATRON, Panathinaikos finishes regular season in first place

09.03.2010: News from the clubs

Athens, Greece, March 9, 2010. A truly amazing game took place last night in Patras, with Panathinaikos ATHENS – that this year advanced up to the Playoffs 12 of the CEV Indesit Champions ... > 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...

Former soccer star to toss first ball in Cannes, Secretary of State for Sports will also attend final match

08.03.2010: 2009/2010 CEV Indesit Champions League

Cannes, France, March 8, 2010. The local organizers of RC CANNES are very pleased to inform all Volleyball fans that former football star Luis Fernández will be tossing the first ball ... > more...

Asseco Resovia RZESZOW hopes for a miracle on court

07.03.2010: 2009/2010 CEV Indesit Champions League

Rzeszow, Poland, March 7, 2010. After having suffered a 0:3 defeat this past Wednesday in Trento, the local heroes of Asseco Resovia RZESZOW will be playing on Tuesday the return match ... > 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...

Noliko MAASEIK will organize final four and celebrate 50th anniversary

05.03.2010: 2009/2010 CEV Cup - Men

Luxembourg, March 5, 2010. With the Challenge Round having come to an end yesterday night with the very last match on schedule featuring Bre Banca Lannutti CUNEO and CAI TERUEL, the ... > 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...

After more than 2 hours of great Volleyball Scavolini prevails in Italian derby

04.03.2010: 2009/2010 CEV Indesit Champions League

Luxembourg, March 4, 2010. The very much awaited Italian derby featuring the reigning champions of Volley BERGAMO and their archrival Scavolini PESARO lived up to all expectations and ... > more...

Bre Banca Lannutti CUNEO clips last spot for final four

04.03.2010: 2009/2010 CEV Cup - Men

Cuneo, Italy, March 4, 2010. Bre Banca Lannutti CUNEO of Italy qualified tonight for the final four of the 2009/2010 CEV Cup with a quick 3:0 against the Spaniards of CAI TERUEL (25-15, ... > more...

Italy's head coach Lissandro Carvalho predicts bright future for young and talented pair

04.03.2010: News from the National Federations

Rome, Italy, March 4, 2010. Born in Porto Alegre, Brazil, back in 1973, Lissandro Dias Carvalho heads the girls of the Italian Beach Volleyball national team since last year. The Brazilian ... > more...

Voices from Kedzierzyn-Kozle after end of European campaign

04.03.2010: News from the clubs

Kedzierzyn-Kozle, Poland, March 4, 2010. After having lost the first match with a clear 0:3 the Poles of Zaksa KEDZIERZYN-KOZLE had a very difficult task yesterday night against CoprAtlantide ... > more...

Stellar matches coming up tonight in Russia and Italy

04.03.2010: 2009/2010 CEV Indesit Champions League

Luxembourg, March 4, 2010. The first round of the Playoffs 6 comes to an end tonight with a couple of stellar matches starring many international and well accomplished Volleyball stars. ... > more...

PERUGIA and SCC BERLIN complete draw for the finals

04.03.2010: 2009/2010 GM Capital Challenge Cup - Men

Luxembourg, March 4, 2010. The Italians of RPA-LuigiBacchi.it PERUGIA qualified yesterday night for the final four of the 2009/2010 GM Capital Challenge Cup. After having scored a 3:0 ... > more...

Iskra ODINTSOVO, PIACENZA and MAASEIK advance to final four

04.03.2010: 2009/2010 CEV Cup - Men

Luxembourg, March 3, 2010. Russia’s Iskra ODINTSOVO, CoprAtlantide PIACENZA of Italy and Noliko MAASEIK all qualified tonight for the final four of the 2009/2010 CEV Cup. The Russians ... > more...

TRENTINO, Hypo Tirol and Dinamo move one step closer to the final four

04.03.2010: 2009/2010 CEV Indesit Champions League

Luxembourg, March 3, 2010. The second night of the Playoffs 6 started off with a very solid performance of Dinamo MOSCOW that stamped a 3:1 victory at home against Olympiacos PIRAEUS ... > 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...

Superb night of Volleyball coming up with the Playoffs

03.03.2010: 2009/2010 CEV Indesit Champions League

Luxembourg, March 3, 2010. With Asystel NOVARA having opened yesterday night the Playoffs 6 with a very convincing performance in Istanbul and having made quite a clear statement for ... > more...

Zaksa KEDZIERZYN-KOZLE still believes in making it to the final four

03.03.2010: 2009/2010 CEV Cup - Men

Kedzierzyn-Kozle, Poland, March 3, 2010. Poland’s Zaksa KEDZIERZYN-KOZLE will play tonight a return match for the ongoing Challenge Round of the CEV Cup against the Italians of CoprAtlantide ... > more...

Mladost ZAGREB and Dukla LIBEREC qualify for final four

03.03.2010: 2009/2010 GM Capital Challenge Cup - Men

Zagreb, Croatia, March 3, 2010. Croatia's Mladost ZAGREB qualified yesterday night for the final four of the 2009/2010 GM Capital Challenge Cup after having seized the return match ... > more...

Asystel NOVARA opens Playoffs 6 in great fashion

02.03.2010: 2009/2010 CEV Indesit Champions League

Istanbul, Turkey, March 2, 2010. Italy’s Asystel NOVARA seized the night in Istanbul against the hosts of VakifGunesTTelekom with a 3:1 victory (25-22, 25-23, 25-27, 25-16) to open ... > more...

Dresden and Baku to stage European Cups finals

02.03.2010: 2009/2010 European Cups

Luxembourg, March 2, 2010. After having carefully analyzed the applications that were received over the past weeks, the European Volleyball Confederation finally decided to allot to ... > 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...

MEVZA teams shine in international competitions

02.03.2010: News from the Zonal Associations

Vienna, Austria, March 2, 2010. The Croatian girls of ZOK RIJEKA lost this past Saturday a real thriller against the compatriots of ZOK SPLIT 1700 to finish their campaign in the prelims ... > more...

VakifGunes and NOVARA open Playoffs 6 on Tuesday night

28.02.2010: 2009/2010 CEV Indesit Champions League

Istanbul, Turkey, February 28, 2010. The Playoffs 6 of the 2009/2010 CEV Indesit Champions League will start on Tuesday night with the girls of VakifGunesTTelekom ISTANBUL testing out ... > 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...

Final four of Men's Middle European League is re-scheduled

26.02.2010: News from the Zonal Associations

Vienna, Austria, February 26, 2010. Due to the sensational performances of ACH Volley BLED and Hypo Tirol INNSBRUCK – that recently qualified for the Playoffs 6 of the CEV Indesit Champions ... > more...

Spanish Federation to build majestic Beach Volleyball center in Lorca

26.02.2010: News from the National Federations

Lorca, Spain, February 26, 2010. Spain’s Beach Volleyball dream is about to come true. The ground-breaking ceremony for a brand-new Beach Volleyball Development Center was celebrated ... > more...

ACH Volley BLED causes real Volleyball fever in Slovenia

26.02.2010: News from the clubs

Ljubljana, Slovenia, February 26, 2010. The players of ACH Volley BLED have to cope with a very busy schedule since they are currently competing in the CEV Indesit Champions League, ... > more...

PERUGIA delights home fans with great performance against Belgian opponent

25.02.2010: 2009/2010 GM Capital Challenge Cup - Men

Perugia, Italy, February 25, 2010. With a roster that includes very accomplished international stars such as the Italians Cristian Savani and Matej Cernic, and some “luxury” veterans ... > more...

CoprAtlantide PIACENZA outclasses Zaksa KEDZIERZYN-KOZLE in three quick sets

25.02.2010: 2009/2010 CEV Cup - Men

Piacenza, Italy, February 25, 2010. After a disappointing campaign in the CEV Indesit Champions League, the Italians of CoprAtlantide PIACENZA dropped down to the Challenge Round of ... > more...

ZOK RIJEKA keeps on rolling in Middle European League

25.02.2010: News from the Zonal Associations

Vienna, Austria, February 25, 2010. Croatia’s ZOK RIJEKA confirmed its status of pre-favorite in the Women’s Middle European League claiming another two victories this week. The Croats ... > more...

Yamamay BUSTO ARSIZIO, Uralochka and Rabita BAKU advance to final stage of the competition

24.02.2010: 2009/2010 CEV Cup - Women

Schwerin, Germany, February 24, 2010. After a four sets victory (17-25, 25-19, 26-24, 25-18) in the second round of the quarter-final against German champion SCHWERINER SC, Italy’s ... > more...

CUNEO and ODINTSOVO score tie-break victories to open Challenge Round

24.02.2010: 2009/2010 CEV Cup - Men

Luxembourg, February 24, 2010. There were a couple of away victories tonight for the opening matches of the Challenge Round in the CEV Cup. The Italians of Bre Banca Lannutti CUNEO ... > more...

Galatasaray, KIELDRECHT, DRESDNER SC and Impel Gwardia WROCLAW qualify for the finals

24.02.2010: 2009/2010 GM Capital Challenge Cup - Women

Kieldrecht, Belgium, February 24, 2010. After a break that lasted for nine years, Belgium’s Asterix KIELDRECHT is back to the European Volleyball elite. The young Belgian girls qualified ... > more...

Zaksa KEDZIERZYN-KOZLE embarks on Italian journey hoping to cause major upset

24.02.2010: 2009/2010 CEV Cup - Men

Kedzierzyn-Kozle, Poland, February 24, 2010. “We have a chance to win the match against CoprAtlantide PIACENZA but we must display a very solid performance in every single element, ... > 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...

Cannes speeds up preparations for CICL finals

24.02.2010: News from the clubs

Cannes, France, February 24, 2010. The local Organizing Committee in Cannes is speeding up the preparations for the very much awaited finals of the 2009/2010 CEV Indesit Champions League. ... > 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...

Listen to the stars, Asseco Resovia's setter Rafael Redwitz

24.02.2010: News from the clubs

Rzeszow, Poland, February 24, 2010. Nearly one week is left for the very much awaited Playoffs 6 of the CEV Indesit Champions League. Asseco Resovia RZESZOW will face Italian star-studded ... > more...

Crvena Zvezda BEOGRAD claims first spot for final four

23.02.2010: 2009/2010 CEV Cup - Women

Belgrade, Serbia, February 23, 2010. Crvena Zvezda BEOGRAD is the first team qualified for the final four of the 2009/2010 Women’s CEV Cup. In an all-Serbian quarterfinal match the ... > more...

Noliko MAASEIK opens Challenge Round with 3:1 victory against E.A. PATRON

23.02.2010: 2009/2010 CEV Cup - Men

Maaseik, Belgium, February 23, 2010. Belgium’s Noliko MAASEIK opened tonight the Challenge Round of the 2009/2010 CEV Cup with a convincing performance against Greece’s E.A. PATRON. ... > 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...

International Beach Volleyball Refereeing Candidate Course coming up next August in Vaduz

23.02.2010: News from the National Federations

Vaduz, Liechtenstein, February 23, 2010. The Liechtenstein Volleyball Federation is pleased to inform that an International Beach Volleyball Refereeing Candidate Course will run in ... > more...

Ticketing campaign for ladies final in Cannes set to start on Thursday

23.02.2010: 2009/2010 CEV Indesit Champions League

Cannes, France, February 23, 2010. The ticketing campaign for the final four of the 2009/2010 CEV Indesit Champions League to be played this coming April 3-4 in Cannes is set to start ... > more...

ACH Volley BLED defeats INNSBRUCK in MEL match before Playoffs 6

23.02.2010: News from the Zonal Associations

Vienna, Austria, February 23, 2010. The very much anticipated duel featuring Hypo Tirol INNSBRUCK and ACH Volley BLED – that are currently topping the standings in the Middle European ... > more...

Russian Federation celebrates Beach Volleyball Gala in Anapa

23.02.2010: News from the National Federations

Anapa, Russia, February 22, 2010. This past Sunday, right after the first international indoor Beach Volleyball tournament ever staged in Russia had come to an end, the Russian Volleyball ... > more...

After nine years Asterix KIELDRECHT wants to be back to the European Volleyball elite

22.02.2010: 2009/2010 GM Capital Challenge Cup - Women

Kieldrecht, Belgium, February 22, 2010. The young Belgian girls of Asterix KIELDRECHT will play their return match for the 4th Finals of the GM Capital Challenge Cup this coming Wednesday ... > more...

Young Polish duo upsets Russian heroes in Anapa

22.02.2010: News from the National Federations

Anapa, Russia, February 21, 2010. The final day of the international Beach Volleyball tournament “Russian Winter” that was held this past weekend in the city of Anapa started with the ... > more...

International tournament in Anapa, Russian stars to face Polish pairs in the semis

21.02.2010: News from the National Federations

Anapa, Russia, February 20, 2010. The prelims of the indoor international Beach Volleyball tournament “Russian Winter” – which is currently being staged at the magnificent premises ... > more...

"Russian Winter" Beach Volleyball tournament opens in Anapa

20.02.2010: News from the National Federations

Anapa, Russia, February 20, 2010. The first international indoor Beach Volleyball tournament having been ever staged in Russia started off with the group matches at the magnificent ... > more...

Yamamay BUSTO ARSIZIO successfully goes through very tough match against SCHWERINER SC

19.02.2010: 2009/2010 CEV Cup - Women

Luxembourg, February 19, 2010. Apart from the Playoffs 12 of the CEV Indesit Champions League, some more matches were played this week for the European Cups and namely the 4th Finals ... > more...

World class facility, Volley Grad, to stage first indoor Beach Volleyball tournament in Russia

18.02.2010: News from the National Federations

Anapa, Russia, February 18, 2010. The very first Beach Volleyball indoor tournament ever will be staged in Russia and namely in the seaport city of Anapa, which is located pretty close ... > more...

No major upsets to be registered in last night of Playoffs 12

18.02.2010: 2009/2010 CEV Indesit Champions League

Luxembourg, February 18, 2010. The last night of play for the Playoffs 12 of the CEV Indesit Champions League did not see any major upset, with the teams that had performed at the best ... > more...

Media accreditation for CICL final four in Cannes now open

18.02.2010: 2009/2010 CEV Indesit Champions League

Luxembourg, February 18, 2010. With some six weeks still to go for the very last stage of the 2009/2010 Women’s CEV Indesit Champions League, the European Volleyball Confederation – ... > more...

Hypo Tirol and BLED to clash also in Middle European League before match-up in the Playoffs 6

18.02.2010: News from the Zonal Associations

Vienna, Austria, February 18, 2010. Only a couple of games will be played this weekend for the Men’s Middle European League. On Saturday leader Hypo Tirol INNSBRUCK will host ACH Volley ... > more...

Playoffs 12, last night of play with some world class matches on schedule

18.02.2010: 2009/2010 CEV Indesit Champions League

Luxembourg, February 18, 2010. The reigning champions of Volley BERGAMO will be looking for another mighty performance tonight in Poland against the local heroines of Bank BPS Fakro ... > more...

ACH Volley BLED and Hypo Tirol INNSBRUCK write history and qualify for the Playoffs 6

17.02.2010: 2009/2010 CEV Indesit Champions League

Luxembourg, February 17, 2010. Only a few may have predicted the results that marked the second night of play for the Playoffs 12 of the CEV Indesit Champions League. A total of three ... > more...

After tremendous fight Panathinaikos makes first step towards final four

17.02.2010: 2009/2010 GM Capital Challenge Cup - Women

Athens, Greece, February 17, 2010. After a great and physically very demanding match (3:2, 14-25, 26-24, 25-15, 13-25, 15-11) the girls of Panathinaikos ATHENS successfully opened their ... > 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...

Big guns Zenit KAZAN and Lube Banca Marche MACERATA looking for immediate revenge

17.02.2010: 2009/2010 CEV Indesit Champions League

Luxembourg, February 17, 2010. With the Winter Olympics currently enjoying very much attention, still the CEV Indesit Champions League remains a major focus for the sports community, ... > more...

Asystel NOVARA flies comfortably to Playoffs 6

16.02.2010: 2009/2010 CEV Indesit Champions League

Novara, Italy, February 16, 2010. Asystel NOVARA easily qualified tonight for the Playoffs 6 of the CEV Indesit Champions League after a quick 3:0 victory against Enion Energia DABROWA ... > more...

FIVB launches Young Writers 4 Young Players competition

16.02.2010: News from the FIVB

Lausanne, Switzerland, February 16, 2010. The FIVB is pleased to announce the launch of the Young Writers 4 Young Players competition ahead of the inaugural Youth Olympic Games which ... > more...

Serbia massively represented in quarterfinals of Women's CEV Cup

16.02.2010: News from the National Federations

Belgrade, Serbia, February 16, 2010. Serbia will certainly have one representative in the final stage of the 2009/2010 Women’s CEV Cup as two teams from that country will meet in the ... > more...

Listen to the stars, Brazilian Olympic champion and Dinamo's spiker Dante

16.02.2010: News from the clubs

Athens/Moscow, February 16, 2010. Born in Itumbiara on September 30, 1980, Dante Guimarães Santos do Amaral – best known simply as Dante and Olympic champion with the Brazilian national ... > more...

With couple of victories Hypo Tirol INNSBRUCK tops charts of Middle European League

15.02.2010: News from the Zonal Associations

Vienna, Austria, February 15, 2010. With a couple of victories against Croatia’s MOK ZAGREB, Hypo Tirol INNSBRUCK currently tops the standings of the Men’s Middle European League. On ... > more...

A great friendly match featuring VfB FRIEDRICHSHAFEN and BELCHATOW to delight German Volleyball fans

15.02.2010: News from the clubs

Friedrichshafen, Germany, February 15, 2010. A friendly match on the highest level is coming very soon in Germany. The Polish champions of PGE Skra BELCHATOW – who were allotted the ... > more...

Asystel NOVARA will open on Tuesday night return round of Playoffs 12

15.02.2010: 2009/2010 CEV Indesit Champions League

Novara, Italy, February 15, 2010. Asystel NOVARA opens the return matches of the Playoffs 12 tonight against Polish rookie Enion Energia DABROWA GORNICZA. After having scored a 3:2 ... > more...

Coach Dionisio Lequaglie discusses Italian plans for elite Beach Volleyball

12.02.2010: News from the National Federations

Roma, Italy, February 12, 2010. The Italian Beach Volleyball national team – consisting of the pairs Matteo Varnier/Paolo Nicolai and Matteo Ingrosso/Paolo Ingrosso is currently preparing ... > more...

BERGAMO and VakifGunes outclass their opponents in great fashion

11.02.2010: 2009/2010 CEV Indesit Champions League

Luxembourg, February 11, 2010. The first round of the Playoffs 12 came to an end tonight with three more matches and a couple of very convincing performances for the Italians of Volley ... > more...

After CICL exploit, ACH Volley BLED will try to maintain good momentum in Middle European League

11.02.2010: News from the Zonal Associations

Vienna, Austria, February 11, 2010. A total of four games are scheduled this coming weekend for the Men’s Middle European League. Hypo Tirol INNSBRUCK has two games coming up on Friday ... > 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...

BERGAMO to tackle with pretty difficult task tonight

11.02.2010: 2009/2010 CEV Indesit Champions League

Luxembourg, February 11, 2010. The first round of the Playoffs 12 comes to an end tonight with the last three matches on schedule. The reigning champions of Volley BERGAMO will have ... > more...

Olympiacos PIRAEUS and ACH Volley BLED cause real sensation on second night of Playoffs 12

10.02.2010: 2009/2010 CEV Indesit Champions League

Luxembourg, February 10, 2010. The second night of the Playoffs 12 ended with some major upsets, as pre-favorite Zenit KAZAN and Lube Banca Marche MACERATA were forced to leave the ... > more...

Waiting for the upcoming Winter Olympics, Germany and Austria will first extend their rivalry to the Volleyball arena

10.02.2010: 2009/2010 CEV Indesit Champions League

Luxembourg, February 10, 2010. The general atmosphere surrounding the Playoffs 12 is getting pretty “hot” and tonight additional six matches are likely to delight all Volleyball fans ... > more...

TRENTINO BetClic continues campaign with strong performance, ODINTSOVO demolishes Dinamo MOSCOW

09.02.2010: 2009/2010 CEV Indesit Champions League

Luxembourg, February 9, 2010. Italy’s TRENTINO BetClic enjoyed a convincing start in the Playoffs 12 tonight with a 3:1 victory against the Belgians of Knack Randstad ROESELARE, with ... > more...

Join the CEV headquarters!

09.02.2010: News from the CEV

Luxembourg, February 9, 2010. With the FIVB having decided to delegate to the Continental Confederations the authority to govern the players’ transfers being carried out within the ... > more...

Warming up for the Playoffs 12 Modranska PROSTEJOV notches Czech Cup

09.02.2010: News from the clubs

Prostejov, Czech Republic, February 9, 2010. The Czech girls of Modranska PROSTEJOV – who will be competing on Thursday night for the Playoffs 12 of the CEV Indesit Champions League ... > 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...

All-Russian derby to fire up Playoffs 12

07.02.2010: 2009/2010 CEV Indesit Champions League

Luxembourg, February 7, 2010. After a short break the CEV Indesit Champions League is back again for the delight of all Volleyball fans with the much awaited Playoffs 12 that feature ... > more...

After additional victory in Austria, ACH Volley BLED tops standings of Middle European League

07.02.2010: News from the Zonal Associations

Vienna, Austria, February 7, 2010. A couple of games were staged this week for the Men’s Middle European League. Hypo Tirol INNSBRUCK stays unbeaten against the Austrian archrivals, ... > 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...

Zaksa KEDZIERZYN-KOZLE, Bre Banca Lannutti CUNEO and E.A. PATRON join Challenge Round

03.02.2010: 2009/2010 CEV Cup - Men

Luxembourg, February 3, 2010. Poland’s Zaksa KEDZIERZYN-KOZLE, Italian Bre Banca Lannutti CUNEO and E.A. PATRON joined tonight Iskra ODINTSOVO in the Challenge Round of the CEV Cup ... > more...

Panathinaikos ATHENS joins 4th finals draw

03.02.2010: 2009/2010 GM Capital Challenge Cup - Women

Athens, Greece, February 3, 2010. Panathinaikos ATHENS qualified this afternoon for the 4th finals of the 2009/2010 GM Capital Challenge Cup after defeating Nova KBM Branik MARIBOR ... > more...

A couple of intriguing matches coming up in next round of Middle European League

03.02.2010: News from the Zonal Associations

Vienna, Austria, February 3, 2010. Only two games of the 16th round are scheduled this week in the Men’s Middle European League, but those matches are very intriguing: Hypo Tirol INNSBRUCK ... > 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...

Iskra ODINTSOVO advances to Challenge Round after scoring second victory in Poland

02.02.2010: 2009/2010 CEV Cup - Men

Czestochowa, Poland, February 2, 2010. After having notched the first match-up last week in Russia, Iskra ODINTSOVO needed to score a single set tonight in the return game against Domex ... > more...

Ukrainian champions qualify for 4th finals with double 3:0 against Iraklis

02.02.2010: 2009/2010 GM Capital Challenge Cup

Severodonetsk, Ukraine, February 2, 2010. The Ukrainian champions of Severodonchanka SEVERODONEC delighted a massive and loud crowd of 2,400 fans and qualified tonight for the 4th finals ... > more...

In all Greek derby Iraklis THESSALONIKI vies for Challenge Round berth

02.02.2010: 2009/2010 CEV Cup - Men

Thessaloniki, Greece, February 2, 2010. There is pretty much at stake on Wednesday night with the return match of the Greek derby featuring Iraklis THESSALONIKI and E.A. PATRON in the ... > more...

Back on the hotVolleys bench coach Prielozny celebrated successful debut

01.02.2010: News from the Zonal Associations

Vienna, Austria, February 1, 2010. A few games were staged this past weekend for the Men’s Middle European League. Hungary’s Diamant KAPOSVAR lost in three sets against second placed ... > 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...

"Hawk-Eye" system successfully tested in Polish Cup finals

31.01.2010: News from the clubs

Bydgoszcz, Poland, January 31, 2010. The Final Four of the Polish Cup that was held this past January 23-24 at the “Lucniczka” sports hall in Bydgoszcz was probably the first Volleyball ... > more...

Listen to the stars, Panathinaikos internationals Pawel Zagumny and Guillaume Samica!

29.01.2010: News from the clubs

Athens, Greece, January 29, 2010. Panathinaikos ATHENS is still in full contention for the National League and Greek Cup and after a very tough preliminary round will continue the campaign ... > 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...

"London Olympics is our goal" say Swiss stars Simone Kuhn and Nadine Zumkehr

29.01.2010: Beach Volleyball - Players

Lausanne, Switzerland, January 29, 2010. Swiss Beach Volleyball players Simone Kuhn and Nadine Zumkehr have revealed the main aim for them in the next few years are the 2012 Olympic ... > more...

As they vie for a spot in the Challenge Round, Polish teams will have to seize couple of home victories

28.01.2010: 2009/2010 CEV Cup - Men

Luxembourg, January 28, 2010. With the CEV Indesit Champions League enjoying a short break before the start of the Playoffs, the European Cups are still running at full speed and some ... > more...

ACH Volley BLED stamps clear victory against current leader of Middle European League

26.01.2010: News from the Zonal Associations

Vienna, Austria, January 26, 2010. Some games for the 14th and 16th round of the Men’s Middle European League were played this past weekend. Current leader HAOK Mladost ZAGREB (CRO) ... > more...

Guys and girls of Crvena Zvezda BEOGRAD cross their way at Frankfurt airport

26.01.2010: News from the National Federations

Belgrade, Serbia, January 26, 2010. This year both Volleyball teams of Crvena Zvezda BEOGRAD are both competing in the CEV Cup with different goals and luck. The European campaign of ... > 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...

JASTRZEBSKI Wegiel S.A. celebrates first Polish Cup ever

25.01.2010: News from the clubs

Jastrzebie, Poland, January 25, 2010. After a disappointing campaign in the prelims of the CEV Indesit Champions League that featured many ups and downs and having finished fourth in ... > more...

Record-breaking attendance for Champions League preliminary rounds

25.01.2010: 2009/2010 CEV Indesit Champions League

Luxembourg, January 25, 2010. The popularity and appeal of the CEV Indesit Champions League does not face any troubles even with a deep financial crisis still affecting the European ... > more...

A magnificent location will be arranged in Berlin to welcome the European elite

22.01.2010: Beach Volleyball - European Championship Tour

Berlin, Germany, January 22, 2010. The European Beach Volleyball elite will resume this summer to Berlin for the real highlight of the season, i.e. the European Championship Final powered ... > more...

Well-known international stars seize Best Players Awards for the League Round

22.01.2010: 2009/2010 CEV Indesit Champions League

Luxembourg, January 22, 2010. Many Volleyball stars – actually the absolute majority of the international elite – are competing in the CEV Indesit Champions League and with their stellar ... > more...

Lodz and Cannes will be hosting this year's finals

21.01.2010: 2009/2010 CEV Indesit Champions League

Luxembourg, January 21, 2010. Upon a careful analysis of the applications submitted over the past weeks, the European Volleyball Confederation is pleased to announce that the organization ... > more...

Key games to be played this weekend heading towards MEL Final Four

21.01.2010: News from the Zonal Associations

Vienna, Austria, January 21, 2010. Five games of the 14th and 16th round are scheduled this coming weekend for the Men’s Middle European League. On Saturday leader HAOK Mladost ZAGREB ... > more...

After a stellar night packed with neverending emotions starting field of the Playoffs 12 is completed

20.01.2010: 2009/2010 CEV Indesit Champions League - Men

Luxembourg, January 20, 2009. A tremendous Volleyball night with a total of 12 matches concluded the League Round of the 2009/2010 CEV Indesit Champions League and the starting field ... > 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...

Watch out for a dazzling night to close the curtain before very much awaited Drawing of Lots

20.01.2010: 2009/2010 CEV Indesit Champions League - Men

Luxembourg, January 20, 2010. So our dear Volleyball fans, time has finally come to close the curtain of a very exciting and thrilling League Round, but the very last words still have ... > more...

League Round comes to an end with a series of clear results

19.01.2010: 2009/2010 CEV Indesit Champions League - Women

Luxembourg, January 19, 2009. As the very best Volleyball players resumed to the court for their last matches in the League Round, an impressive series of quick three-setters marked ... > 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...

PARIS Volley joins fund-raising action for Haitian quake victims

18.01.2010: News from the clubs

Paris, France, January 18, 2010. This past Tuesday, January 12, a catastrophic earthquake caused major damages and thousands of casualties in Port-au-Prince and the Caribbean Republic ... > more...

A "hot" ladies night coming up to set the tone for much awaited Drawing of Lots

18.01.2010: 2009/2010 CEV Indesit Champions League

Luxembourg, January 18, 2010. The flurry of matches scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday night will finally determine the starting field for the Playoffs 12 of the 2009/2010 CEV Indesit ... > more...

FenerbahceAcibadem extends impressive positive streak after tremendous fight with Dinamo

14.01.2010: 2009/2010 CEV Indesit Champions League

Luxembourg, January 14, 2010. FenerbahceAcibadem ISTANBUL emulates the guys of Zenit KAZAN and after five rounds remains unbeaten in the preliminaries of the 2009/2010 CEV Indesit Champions ... > more...

Panathinaikos doubles up victory against archrival Olympiacos and makes it to the 8th finals

14.01.2010: 2009/2010 GM Capital Challenge Cup

Athens, January 14, 2010. The girls of Panathinaikos ATHENS needed only to score one set tonight against the archrivals of Olympiacos PIRAEUS to qualify for the next round of the GM ... > more...

Thirteen round of the Middle European League coming up this weekend

14.01.2010: News from the Zonal Associations

Vienna, Austria, January 14, 2010. This Friday the hotVolleys VIENNA will welcome HAOK Maldost ZAGREB at the Budocenter for an additional round of the Men’s Middle European League. ... > 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...

After bitter home defeat Aluprof BIELSKO-BIALA is out of contention for the Playoffs 12

12.01.2010: 2009/2010 CEV Indesit Champions League

Luxembourg, January 12, 2010. The Polish girls of Aluprof BIELSKO-BIALA were forced to abandon their last hopes to continue the competition after they suffered a very sad 2:3 defeat ... > 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...

Double victory for Austria at annual Novotel Cup

10.01.2010: News from the National Federations

Luxembourg, January 10, 2009. The Austrians national teams outstandingly concluded their campaign at the annual Novotel Cup in Luxembourg, topping the charts in both divisions and without ... > more...

Azerbaijan and Norway qualify for second round

10.01.2010: 2010 CEV Junior European Championships

Holte, Denmark, January 10, 2010. Azerbaijan defeated this afternoon the hosts of Denmark in Holte and eventually qualified for the second round of the 2010 CEV Women’s Junior European ... > more...

Luxembourg celebrates great victory against Scotland at Novotel Cup

10.01.2010: News from the National Federations

Luxembourg, January 9, 2010. The guys of the hosting team showed that they have learned their lesson from the previous match lost on Friday and defeated Scotland in three sets for the ... > 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...

Mixed feelings for Luxembourgish teams in opening day of Novotel Cup

09.01.2010: News from the National Federations

Luxembourg, January 8, 2010. The 23rd edition of the annual Novotel Cup – which is staged at the impressive facilities of d’Coque – started off this afternoon and the first competition ... > 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...

Panathinaikos outclasses Olympiacos in traditionally "hot" Greek derby

07.01.2010: 2009/2010 GM Capital Challenge Cup

Athens, Greece, January 7, 2010. Panathinaikos ATHENS celebrated a very special night at the “M. Liougas” competition hall in Glyfada. After the guys competing in the 2009/2010 CEV ... > more...

Post a video and have a shot at a trip to attend Final Fours

22.12.2009: 2009/2010 CEV Indesit Champions League

Luxembourg, December 22, 2009. In association with the European Volleyball Confederation, Italian-based company Indesit – which has been linked to the Champions League as its title ... > 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...