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Oct 10, 2026

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, October 10, 2026.- Volleyball’s growing popularity in Saudi Arabia and opportunities to further develop the sport across the Kingdom were highlighted during a meeting with the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SOPC) at the Volleyball House in Lausanne.  The visit provided an opportunity to look at how Saudi’s strong existing foundations could further […]

Oct 10, 2026

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, October 10, 2026.- The countdown to the 8th CISM Military World Summer Games was at the heart of discussions as the FIVB welcomed a delegation from the International Military Sports Council (CISM) to the Volleyball House in Lausanne.  Taking place from 25 June to 4 July 2027, the Games will feature both volleyball […]

Oct 10, 2026

LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND, October 10, 2026.- Mexico’s ambition to build on its growing beach volleyball legacy and bring more people into the sport was at the heart of discussions during a visit by Mexico’s Sports Minister Rommel Pacheco to the Volleyball House in Lausanne.  There is already a strong foundation to build on.   In 2023, Tlaxcala, […]

Oct 09, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, October 8, 2026.- The NORCECA Technical and Coaches Commission held its annual meeting virtually, addressing the sustainable development of volleyball and beach volleyball, coaches’ education, opportunities through the FIVB Empowerment Program, and the impact of changes to the rules of the game implemented during the 2026 season. The meeting was chaired […]

Oct 08, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, October 7, 2026.- The NORCECA Technical, Statistics and VIS Commission held its annual virtual meeting to evaluate the implementation of new technological tools during the 2026 season, adaptations to the rules of the game, and operational requirements for the 2027 competitions. The meeting, chaired by Commission President Judith Sandino, was attended […]

Oct 05, 2026

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, October 25, 2026.- The 32 national teams that will compete at the 2027 FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Cup in the United States and Canada were confirmed following the conclusion of the qualification period for the event.   Three national teams earned automatic berths for the 2027 World Cup and were not involved in the […]

Oct 01, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, October 1, 2026.- The NORCECA Development Commission held its annual meeting virtually, presenting programs, projects and tools available to National Federations to continue promoting the development of volleyball and beach volleyball in their respective countries. The meeting was led by NORCECA President Cristóbal Marte Hoffiz and Development Commission President Mushtaque Mohammed, […]

Oct 01, 2026

October 1, 2026.- In a historic first for Canada and North America, the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) today unveiled the host cities for the 2027 FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Cup, the sport’s premier international competition. Canada and the United States were announced as co-hosts of the tournament in September 2025. Today, FIVB President Fabio […]