FIVB press releases http://www.fivb.org All en ©2013 FIVB press@fivb.org webmaster@fivb.org Sat, 25 May 2013 05:52:31 GMT Sat, 25 May 2013 05:52:31 GMT OrdinaSoft RSS 2.0.10 builder, v1.0 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Women’s final matches at FIVB Corrientes Grand Slam Saturday http://www.fivb.org/viewPressRelease.asp?No=39076&Language=en Corrientes, Argentina, May 24, 2013—Challenging each other to reach new heights, eight women’s teams have emerged victorious to advance to Saturday’s quarterfinals, semifinals and medal matches of the $440,000 FIVB Corrientes Grand Slam double-gender tournament. http://www.fivb.org/viewPressRelease.asp?No=39076&Language=en Sat, 25 May 2013 03:28:19 GMT Men’s FIVB Corrientes Grand Slam down to 16 teams http://www.fivb.org/viewPressRelease.asp?No=39074&Language=en orrientes, Argentina, May 24, 2013—Completing the last of three matches in round-robin pool play and the first round of single-elimination Friday, the men’s competition has been cut in half to 16 teams heading into Saturday’s at the $440,000 FIVB Corrientes Grand Slam double-gender tournament completed pool play. http://www.fivb.org/viewPressRelease.asp?No=39074&Language=en Sat, 25 May 2013 00:31:23 GMT Cuba to play Argentina for World League warm-up http://www.fivb.org/viewPressRelease.asp?No=39066&Language=en Havana, Cuba, May, 24, 2013 - More than half of Cuba's training volleyball players will travel to Buenos Aires on Saturday to participate in a four match tournament in preparation for the FIVB World League. http://www.fivb.org/viewPressRelease.asp?No=39066&Language=en Fri, 24 May 2013 20:32:04 GMT Men moving to single-elimination at FIVB Corrientes Grand Slam http://www.fivb.org/viewPressRelease.asp?No=39065&Language=en Corrientes, Argentina, May 24, 2013—As the sun started to shine more than in the first two days of the competition, men’s teams at the $440,000 FIVB Corrientes Grand Slam double-gender tournament completed pool play early Friday afternoon with their last of three matches. http://www.fivb.org/viewPressRelease.asp?No=39065&Language=en Fri, 24 May 2013 18:51:51 GMT International U19 tournament in memory of Yuri Chesnokov http://www.fivb.org/viewPressRelease.asp?No=39063&Language=en Anapa, Russia, May 24, 2013 - An international U19 volleyball tournament will be held at the ‘Volley Grad’ near Anapa from May 23 to 25 in memory of Yuri Chesnokov. http://www.fivb.org/viewPressRelease.asp?No=39063&Language=en Fri, 24 May 2013 17:36:11 GMT Women’s FIVB Corrientes Grand Slam finishes Pool Play http://www.fivb.org/viewPressRelease.asp?No=39062&Language=en Corrientes, Argentina, May 24, 2013—With two rounds of single elimination phase still to be played today, things are heating up in Corrientes as the women have completed pool play at the $440,000 FIVB Corrientes Grand Slam double-gender tournament. http://www.fivb.org/viewPressRelease.asp?No=39062&Language=en Fri, 24 May 2013 16:22:20 GMT Russia capable of dominating the volleyball world over the next few years - Andrea Zorzi http://www.fivb.org/viewPressRelease.asp?No=38973&Language=en Lausanne, Switzerland, May 24, 2013 - As we approach the start of the 2013 World League, former Italian volleyball player Andrea Zorzi talked to FIVB.org about his favourite moments from last year’s volleyball action and his predictions for the upcoming season. http://www.fivb.org/viewPressRelease.asp?No=38973&Language=en Fri, 24 May 2013 16:15:31 GMT Changes to the World League calendar http://www.fivb.org/viewPressRelease.asp?No=39046&Language=en Lausanne, Switzerland, May 24, 2013 – The FIVB has announced an update to some match times in this year's Volleyball World League calendar. http://www.fivb.org/viewPressRelease.asp?No=39046&Language=en Fri, 24 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT Puerto Rico, China's strongest challengers to date http://www.fivb.org/viewPressRelease.asp?No=39061&Language=en Shenzhen, China, May 24, 2013 – The China International Women’s Volleyball Tournament is nearing completion with China claiming a tough win against Puerto Rico in the penultimate day of the tournament. http://www.fivb.org/viewPressRelease.asp?No=39061&Language=en Fri, 24 May 2013 15:31:57 GMT FIVB Level I and II Coaches Courses held in Cairo http://www.fivb.org/viewPressRelease.asp?No=39059&Language=en Cairo, Egypt, May 24, 2013 – The Egyptian Volleyball Federation is currently conducting level I and II coaches courses at the National Olympic Centre in Cairo. The courses, which are being led by Mr Hamid El-Wassimy and Mr Athanasios Papageorgiou, began on May 17 and will run until May 29. http://www.fivb.org/viewPressRelease.asp?No=39059&Language=en Fri, 24 May 2013 14:59:51 GMT China continue winning streak in International Men's Volleyball Tournament http://www.fivb.org/viewPressRelease.asp?No=39052&Language=en Luohe, China, May 24, 2013 – The China International Men’s Volleyball Tournament concluded its first phase yesterday in Luohe with China ranking first and Kazakhstan, India and Henan following in that order. http://www.fivb.org/viewPressRelease.asp?No=39052&Language=en Fri, 24 May 2013 14:08:32 GMT World Champs qualification starting in Europe with 12 tournaments http://www.fivb.org/viewPressRelease.asp?No=39051&Language=en Luxembourg, May 24, 2013 – On Thursday the qualification process for the 2014 FIVB Volleyball World Championships got started in Europe with the first matches played in Kortrijk, Belgium, but there is much more to follow as a total of 12 tournaments – six per gender – are set to run through this weekend. http://www.fivb.org/viewPressRelease.asp?No=39051&Language=en Fri, 24 May 2013 14:07:51 GMT Drawing of Lots for Men’s U21 and Women’s U20 World Championships http://www.fivb.org/viewPressRelease.asp?No=39050&Language=en Istanbul, Turkey, May 24, 2013 – The Drawing of Lots for the 2013 FIVB Volleyball Men’s U21 World Championship as well as the 2013 FIVB Volleyball Women’s U20 World Championship took place Friday in Istanbul, Turkey. http://www.fivb.org/viewPressRelease.asp?No=39050&Language=en Fri, 24 May 2013 13:58:54 GMT Men’s Pool Play upsets numerous at Corrientes Grand Slam http://www.fivb.org/viewPressRelease.asp?No=39045&Language=en Corrientes, Argentina, May 23, 2013—Striving through the damp, bone-chilling air that never dampened the spirits of several thousand spectators, 32 men’s teams charged through two of three rounds of pool play Thursday setting up their final round robin match and the first of single-elimination play Friday as the $440,000 FIVB Corrientes Grand Slam double-gender tournament continues. http://www.fivb.org/viewPressRelease.asp?No=39045&Language=en Fri, 24 May 2013 03:53:36 GMT Men’s Pool Play upsets numerous at FIVB Corrientes Grand Slam Thursday http://www.fivb.org/viewPressRelease.asp?No=39044&Language=en Corrientes, Argentina, May 23, 2013—Striving through the damp, bone-chilling air that never dampened the spirits of several thousand spectators, 32 men’s teams struggled through two of three rounds of pool play Thursday setting up their final round robin match and the first of single-elimination play Friday as the $440,000 FIVB Corrientes Grand Slam double-gender tournament continues. http://www.fivb.org/viewPressRelease.asp?No=39044&Language=en Fri, 24 May 2013 03:42:23 GMT Corrientes Grand Slam women’s pool play hot on chilly day http://www.fivb.org/viewPressRelease.asp?No=39043&Language=en Corrientes, Argentina, May 23, 2013 - Hoping to create the opportunity to advance to Friday’s round of 24 single elimination phase, eight women’s teams are undefeated after playing Thursday’s two of three rounds of pool play at the $440,000 FIVB Corrientes Grand Slam double-gender tournament. http://www.fivb.org/viewPressRelease.asp?No=39043&Language=en Fri, 24 May 2013 03:35:35 GMT FIVB Corrientes Grand Slam women’s pool play hot on chilly day http://www.fivb.org/viewPressRelease.asp?No=39042&Language=en Corrientes, Argentina, May 23, 2013—Hoping to create the opportunity to advance to Friday’s round of 24 single elimination phase, eight women’s teams are undefeated after playing Thursday’s two of three rounds of pool play at the $440,000 FIVB Corrientes Grand Slam double-gender tournament. http://www.fivb.org/viewPressRelease.asp?No=39042&Language=en Fri, 24 May 2013 03:14:42 GMT Sinjin Smith: 'There’s a lot of excitement this season' http://www.fivb.org/viewPressRelease.asp?No=39041&Language=en Lausanne, Switzerland, May 23, 2013 – With two wins for American men in the first two FIVB beach volleyball events of the season, US beach volleyball legend Sinjin Smith sat down with FIVB.org to discuss his thoughts and expectations for the season. http://www.fivb.org/viewPressRelease.asp?No=39041&Language=en Thu, 23 May 2013 22:07:26 GMT Argentina men's team take part in exhibition match in Mar del Plata http://www.fivb.org/viewPressRelease.asp?No=39040&Language=en Mar del Plata, Argentina, May 23, 2013 - The Argentine men’s volleyball team conducted an open training at the Pan-American Islas Malvinas Sport Centre trained inviting all local and neighbourhood school children to enjoy the game. http://www.fivb.org/viewPressRelease.asp?No=39040&Language=en Thu, 23 May 2013 21:58:11 GMT Japan Men’s National Team starts season with new head coach, captain http://www.fivb.org/viewPressRelease.asp?No=39039&Language=en Tokyo, Japan, May 23, 2013 - Japan's Men’s National Team has started the season with new American head coach Gary Sato, and a new captain who is skeptical of his position. http://www.fivb.org/viewPressRelease.asp?No=39039&Language=en Thu, 23 May 2013 20:20:25 GMT