Volleyball
FIVB doubles size of Beach World Tour
The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has doubled the number of events on its Beach World Tour calendar in a move designed to take beach volleyball to more fans around the world.
FIVB to launch ‘revolutionary’ Volleyball Nations League
The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has revealed details of its new Nations League, which will launch in 2018.
Genius Sports acquires volleyball technology specialist, partners PGA Tour
Sports data and technology company Genius Sports has acquired volleyball technology provider Data Project, and partnered with the PGA Tour to support the US golf organisation’s new integrity program.
CEV adopts new hosting strategy for EuroVolley, Austria to stage inaugural snow event
The European Volleyball Confederation (CEV) has announced that the 2019 editions of its men’s and women’s EuroVolley national team competitions will be co-hosted by four nations for the first time, while Austria will stage its inaugural Snow Volleyball European Championship next year.
BeIN hits out at scaremongering and insists it’s ‘business as usual’ despite Saudi blockade
BeIN Media Group, the Qatari broadcaster, has hit out angrily at media reports suggesting beIN Sports channels are being blacked out in the Middle East and North Africa as a consequence of the Saudi Arabia-led economic blockade of Qatar. Frank Dunne and Robin Jellis report.
FIVB chief lifts lid on ‘Nucleus Project’
The Big Short | The evolution of short formats in sport
Federations | Why one size never fits all
FIVB World Grand Prix Finals return to China
CEV adds new beach volleyball events in Turkey, Slovenia
Rome to host CEV Champions League finale
Graça re-elected as FIVB president
Ary Graça has been re-elected as president of the FIVB, the global governing body of volleyball.
Brazilian clubs team up to host FIVB Men’s World Championship
The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has confirmed that Brazilian clubs Sada Cruzeiro and Minas Tênis Clube will co-host its 2016 Men’s Club World Championship.
Vienna to host 2017 Beach Volleyball World Championships
The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has awarded hosting rights for the 2017 edition of its Beach Volleyball World Championships to the Austrian capital of Vienna.
The Leader | Ary Graça, president of FIVB, volleyball’s international federation
Dr. Ary Graça, president of the FIVB, volleyball’s governing body, says this summer’s Olympic Games will be a landmark event for his sport.
Toronto to host Beach Volleyball World Tour Finals
The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has awarded hosting rights for this year’s Beach Volleyball World Tour Finals to the Canadian city of Toronto.
FIVB unveils revamp for Beach Volleyball World Tour
The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has unveiled plans to revamp its Beach Volleyball World Tour in an effort to secure a sustainable long-term business model for the series.
Pac-12 confirms China volleyball tour as latest global initiative
US college sports conference the Pac-12 has announced plans to stage a volleyball tour in China as part of its wider ‘Globalisation Initiative’ programme.