Volleyball
Gerflor bolsters position with Connor Sport Court International acquisition
Flooring company Gerflor has completed the acquisition of US sports surfacing firm Connor Sport Court International to expand its sports product portfolio.
FIVB puts two-term limit on presidency
The FIVB, the global governing body of volleyball, will limit its president to two terms in office in the future.
European volleyball body awards key hosting rights
Confédération Européenne de Volleyball (CEV), the governing body of volleyball in Europe, has awarded hosting rights for the 2017 men’s European Championship to Poland and the women’s European Championship of the same year to Azerbaijan and Georgia.
FIVB considering multi-host model for 2018 World Championship
Ary Graca, president of the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB), has confirmed the governing body is considering implementing a new multi-host strategy for the 2018 edition of its Men’s World Championship national team event.
FIVB hails success of record-breaking World Championship
The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has hailed the success of its 2014 Men’s World Championship after the national team event generated record ticket sales.
World Championship opener marks ‘new era’ for volleyball
International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) president Dr Ary Graca has warned nations looking to host its men’s World Championships not to bid if they are unable to provide the sort of spectacle which kick-started a “new era” for the sport in Warsaw, Poland, on Saturday.
Eventcourt digs in to secure future of Volleyball Women’s Club World Cup
The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has secured the future of its Volleyball Women’s Club World Cup competition for the 2015 to 2019 period following an agreement with event promoter Eventcourt.
Nucleus Worldwide to boost AVP Tour brand
The Nucleus Worldwide agency has been appointed as the marketing partner of the Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP), the US operator of various professional beach volleyball events.
Phuket loses FIVB event amid Thai political unrest
Promoters of the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) Beach Volleyball Open in Phuket have cancelled the event on safety and security grounds.
FIVB approves plans to boost beach volleyball
The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has approved a number of proposals designed to benefit the future growth of beach volleyball.
FIVB unveils record-breaking 2014 schedule
The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has confirmed nine-double gender grand slam for its 2014 beach volleyball season as part of a record calendar that will include a new landmark for prize money.
FIVB expands Volleyball World League
The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has confirmed its Volleyball World League will expand from 18 to 28 competing countries from next year.
Biel to host 2016 Beach Volleyball Euros
Biel in Switzerland has been awarded the 2016 Beach Volleyball European Championships by the European Volleyball Confederation (CEV).
London fails to secure funding to host volleyball tour
London’s hosting of the women’s beach volleyball world tour has been cancelled as Volleyball England failed to secure enough commercial backing.