Tag: FIVB

Aug 29, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, August 29, 2026 – Canada defeated host Dominican Republic 3-1 (25-15, 20-25, 25-23, 25-14) in the final of the NORCECA Women’s Continental Olympic Qualifier at the “Prof. Ricardo Gioriver Arias” Volleyball Palace, securing its berth in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. Canada will return to the Olympic stage after a […]

Aug 29, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, August 29, 2026 – Cuba defeated Puerto Rico in straight sets 3-0 (25-22, 25-18, 25-21) to secure third place at the NORCECA Women’s Continental Olympic Qualification Tournament at the “Prof. Ricardo Gioriver Arias” Volleyball Palace in Santo Domingo. Cuba held a 36-35 edge in attacks and outperformed Puerto Rico 12-7 in […]

Aug 28, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, August 28, 2026. – The Dominican Republic kept its Los Angeles 2028 Olympic hopes alive after bouncing back to defeat Cuba 3-1 (20-25, 25-19, 25-17, 25-15) in the second semifinal of the NORCECA Women’s Olympic Qualification Tournament at the “Prof. Ricardo Gioriver Arias” Volleyball Palace. Las Reinas del Caribe will face […]

Aug 28, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, August 28, 2026 – Canada moved one victory away from returning to the Olympic Games for the first time since Atlanta 1996 after defeating Puerto Rico in straight sets 3-0 (25-16, 25-22, 25-10) in the first semifinal of the NORCECA Women’s Continental Olympic Qualification Tournament at the “Prof. Ricardo Gioriver Arias” […]

Aug 27, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, August 27, 2026.- Canada, Cuba, Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico will compete for a ticket to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games at the NORCECA Women’s Continental Olympic Qualification Tournament, to be held August 28-29 at the “Prof. Ricardo Gioriver Arias” Volleyball Palace in Santo Domingo. The four teams earned their […]

Aug 26, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, August 26, 2026.- Canada’s libero Kacey Jost was named Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 2026 NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship, which concluded Wednesday at the “Prof. Ricardo Gioriver Arias” Volleyball Palace in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Jost received the top individual honor after helping Canada capture its first gold medal in […]

Aug 26, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, August 26, 2026 – Canada made history by winning its first gold medal at the NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship, defeating the United States in a five-set battle 3-2 (25-23, 25-23, 20-25, 18-25, 15-10) on Wednesday at the “Prof. Ricardo Gioriver Arias” Volleyball Palace. Canada completed the tournament undefeated with a 5-0 […]

Aug 26, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, August 26, 2026 – Cuba returned to the podium of the NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship for the first time since 2011, defeating host Dominican Republic 3-0 (26-24, 25-17, 25-18) to claim the bronze medal on Wednesday at the “Prof. Ricardo Gioriver Arias” Volleyball Palace. The bronze is Cuba’s 23rd medal in […]

Aug 26, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, August 26, 2026 – Decelise Champion delivered a 34-point performance as Puerto Rico came back to defeat Mexico 3-2 (25-16, 23-25, 23-25, 25-17, 15-11) and finish fifth at the 2026 NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship. The victory earned Puerto Rico a berth at the 2027 FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Cup and the […]

Aug 26, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, August 26, 2026 – Costa Rica defeated Trinidad and Tobago 3-0 (25-14, 25-7, 25-13) to secure seventh place at the 2026 NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship, held from August 21-26 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Costa Rica finished the tournament with a 1-4 record, while Trinidad and Tobago finished without a win. […]

Aug 25, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, August 25, 2026.- The United States advanced to the gold medal match of the 2026 NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship after defeating the Dominican Republic in straight sets 3-0 (25-19, 25-18, 25-10) at the Prof. Ricardo Gioriver Arias Volleyball Palace. The United States will face Canada this Wednesday for the championship, with […]

Aug 25, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, August 25, 2026.- Canada advanced to the gold medal match of the 2026 NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship with a straight-set 3-0 (25-19, 25-13, 25-17) victory over Cuba at the Prof. Ricardo Gioriver Arias Volleyball Palace. Canada will play for NORCECA gold for the first time since 1989 and will seek its […]

Aug 25, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, August 25, 2026 – Mexico defeated Costa Rica 3-0 (25-19, 25-7, 25-15) to advance to the fifth-place match of the 2026 NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship at the Prof. Ricardo Gioriver Arias Volleyball Palace. Mexico will face Puerto Rico this Wednesday in a decisive fifth-place match, with the winner securing a berth […]

Aug 25, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, August 25, 2026 – Puerto Rico defeated Trinidad and Tobago in straight sets 3-0 (25-7, 25-5, 25-5) to earn a spot in the fifth-place match of the 2026 NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship at the Prof. Ricardo Gioriver Arias Volleyball Palace. Puerto Rico will face the winner of the Mexico-Costa Rica match […]

Aug 24, 2026

DOHA, Qatar, August 24, 2026 – Cuba and Mexico concluded their participation in the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship in Doha, Qatar, after finishing the preliminary round with 0-3 records in their respective pools. Cuba completed its Pool B campaign with a 3-0 (25-22, 25-10, 26-24) loss to defending champions Italy. The Cubans […]

Aug 24, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, August 24, 2026.- Cuba advanced to the semifinals of the 2026 NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship after defeating Mexico 3-0 (25-21, 25-19, 25-20) on Monday at the “Prof. Ricardo Gioriver Arias” Volleyball Palace. With the victory, Cuba will face Canada in the semifinals on Tuesday, while Mexico will play Costa Rica in […]

Aug 24, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, August 24, 2026.- The United States advanced to the semifinals of the 2026 NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship after defeating Puerto Rico 3-0 (26-24, 25-15, 25-17) on Monday at the Prof. Ricardo Gioriver Arias Volleyball Palace. The United States will face the Dominican Republic in the semifinals, while Puerto Rico will play […]

Aug 23, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, August 23, 2026.- Defending champion Dominican Republic defeated Puerto Rico 3-1 (21-25, 25-19, 25-21, 25-23) to finish pool play undefeated and advance directly to the semifinals of the 2026 NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship at the “Prof. Ricardo Gioriver Arias” Volleyball Palace. Las Reinas del Caribe finished with a perfect 3-0 record […]

Aug 23, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, August 23, 2026.- Canada defeated the United States in five sets 3-2 (22-25, 26-24, 22-25, 25-23, 15-13) to finish undefeated atop Pool A of the 2026 NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship at the “Prof. Ricardo Gioriver Arias” Volleyball Palace. With a perfect 3-0 record, Canada secured first place in Pool A and […]

Aug 23, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, August 23, 2026.- Karen Rivera served 16 aces as Mexico defeated Trinidad and Tobago 3-0 (25-4, 25-10, 25-0) to advance to the quarterfinals of the 2026 NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship at the “Prof. Ricardo Gioriver Arias” Volleyball Palace. With the victory, Mexico finished the preliminary round with a 1-2 record, placing […]

Aug 23, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, August 23, 2026.- Cuba advanced to the quarterfinals after closing the preliminary round with a 3-0 (25-7, 25-11, 25-6) victory over Costa Rica at the 2026 NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship, held at the “Prof. Ricardo Gioriver Arias” Volleyball Palace. Cuba finished the preliminary round with a 2-1 record, securing second place […]

Aug 22, 2026

DOHA, Qatar, August 22, 2026.- Cuba fell to Romania 3-0 (25-14, 26-24, 25-15) on Saturday in Pool B of the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship at Al Arabi Sports Hall. Cuba remains winless with a 0-2 record in Pool B and will close the preliminary round on Sunday, August 23, against defending champions […]

Aug 22, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, August 22, 2026.– The Dominican Republic earned its second victory at the 2026 NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship, defeating Cuba 3-0 (25-23, 25-17, 25-22) at the “Prof. Ricardo Gioriver Arias” Volleyball Palace. With the result, the Dominican Republic improved to 2-0 in Pool B and will face Puerto Rico in its final […]

Aug 22, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, August 22, 2026.– The United States defeated Mexico 3-0 (25-19, 25-20, 25-17) in Pool A of the 2026 NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship at the “Prof. Ricardo Gioriver Arias” Volleyball Palace. The United States improved to 2-0 and will face unbeaten Canada (2-0) on Sunday for first place in Pool A and […]

Aug 22, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, August 22, 2026.– Puerto Rico secured its first victory at the 2026 NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship, defeating Costa Rica 3-0 (25-20, 25-15, 25-15) at the “Prof. Ricardo Gioriver Arias” Volleyball Palace. With the win, Puerto Rico improved to 1-1 in Pool B, while Costa Rica dropped to 0-2. Puerto Rico will […]

Aug 22, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, August 22, 2026.– Canada limited Trinidad and Tobago to just 21 points in a dominant 3-0 (25-10, 25-6, 25-5) victory in Pool A of the NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship at the “Prof. Ricardo Gioriver Arias” Volleyball Palace. It was Canada’s second victory of the tournament, which also serves as a qualifier […]

Aug 21, 2026

DOHA, Qatar, August 21, 2026.- Mexico fell to Argentina 3-0 (25-20, 25-22, 25-22) on Friday in the preliminary round of the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship in Doha, Qatar. Mexico now holds a 0-2 record in Pool C after falling to Brazil and Argentina in its first two matches of the preliminary round. […]

Aug 21, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, August 21, 2026.- The Dominican Republic opened its participation in the 2026 NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship with a straight-set 3-0 (25-11, 25-11, 25-10) victory over Costa Rica in the match that closed the first day of competition. In their next Pool B matches, host Dominican Republic (1-0) will face Cuba (1-0), […]

Aug 21, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, August 21, 2026.- Cuba battled through five sets in its opening match of the 2026 NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship to defeat Puerto Rico 3-2 (25-11, 24-26, 25-15, 25-27, 15-9) in Pool B action on Friday at the “Prof. Ricardo Gioriver Arias” National Volleyball Palace. On the second day of Pool B […]

Aug 21, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, August 21, 2026.- Canada opened the 2026 NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship with a 3-0 (25-21, 25-23, 25-22) victory over Mexico in Pool A action at the “Prof. Ricardo Gioriver Arias” Volleyball Palace. In addition to the continental title, three berths to the 2027 FIVB Women’s World Championship are at stake. The […]

Aug 21, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, August 21, 2026.- The United States opened the 2026 NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship with a convincing 3-0 (25-6, 25-11, 25-4) victory over Trinidad and Tobago in Pool A action at the “Prof. Ricardo Gioriver Arias” Volleyball Palace. In addition to the continental title, three berths to the 2027 FIVB Women’s World […]

Aug 20, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, August 20, 2026.- The 2026 NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship gets underway this Friday, August 21, at the Prof. Ricardo Gioriber Arias Volleyball Palace, with eight teams competing for the continental title, three berths to the 2027 FIVB Women’s World Championship and the opportunity to continue on the road to the Los […]

Aug 11, 2026

CHILE, August 11, 2026.- The United States advanced undefeated to the Round of 16 of the Girls’ U17 World Championship, while the Dominican Republic defeated Puerto Rico in its final pool-play match to also secure a spot in the next round. Mexico and Puerto Rico were eliminated from the Round of 16 and will compete […]

Aug 10, 2026

CHILE, August 10, 2026.- The United States remains perfect at the FIVB Girls’ U17 World Championship, being held in several cities across Chile. Meanwhile, NORCECA’s other three representatives, the Dominican Republic, Mexico and Puerto Rico, lost their respective matches on the fourth day of the tournament. United States Defeats Thailand The United States strengthened its […]

Aug 09, 2026

CHILE, August 8, 2026.- The United States earned its third victory of the FIVB Volleyball Girls’ U17 World Championship on Saturday, while Puerto Rico picked up its second win and Dominican Republic improved its record with its first victory of the tournament. Mexico suffered its second loss. Third Win for the United States The United […]

Aug 07, 2026

CHILE, August 7, 2026.- The United States earned its second victory on Friday at the Girls’ U17 World Championship, being held in several cities across Chile, while Puerto Rico picked up its first win of the tournament. Mexico fell to the Philippines for its first loss, while the Dominican Republic remains winless with a 0-2 […]

Jul 22, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, July 22, 2026. – The NORCECA Volleyball Confederation, its President Cristóbal Marte Hoffiz, the Executive Committee, and the entire volleyball family of our Confederation deeply mourn the passing of distinguished Cuban coach Juan Carlos Gala. Throughout his career, Juan Carlos Gala dedicated his life to the development of volleyball, distinguishing himself […]

Jul 06, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, July 6, 2026. – The NORCECA Volleyball Confederation and its President, Cristóbal Marte Hoffiz, express their deepest sorrow following the tragic passing of Venezuelan national team captain Willner Rivas, his wife,  Mariángel Pérez, and their son, Theo in the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela. Rivas was one of the most respected […]

Jul 06, 2026

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, July 6, 2026.- The FIVB warmly welcomed a distinguished delegation from the Japan Volleyball Association (JVA) to Volleyball House last week – the first visit by the JVA since the new FIVB leadership was elected, and a powerful signal of the ever-deepening partnership between the two organisations. The delegation was led by JVA […]

Jul 01, 2026

June 30, 2026.- Two Olympic sports were united at Volleyball House on Olympic Day, as leaders of the FIVB and the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) met to discuss potential areas of collaboration, continuing a dialogue between two of the world’s most popular Olympic sports.  The FIVB delegation, led by President Fabio Azevedo, sat down with ITTF leadership […]

Jun 25, 2026

June 25, 2026.- As the countdown to World Volleyball Day on 7 July continues, the celebrations ramp up today with the opening of the campaign’s biggest prize yet – a seven-day trip to a 2026 Volleyball Nations League Finals, or another 2026 FIVB Volleyball or Beach Volleyball event of your choice*.  It’s the final chapter in a giveaway series that has put prizes into the […]

Jun 24, 2026

June 24, 2026. – The United States opened Week Two of the 2026 Men’s Volleyball Nations League with a victory over Cuba, while Canada dropped its opening match to Slovenia. United States Defeats Cuba Playing in Orléans, France, in Pool 4, the United States defeated Cuba 3-0 (25-21, 25-21, 25-19). The victory moves the Americans […]

Jun 18, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, June 18, 2026. – The NORCECA Press and Mass Media Commission held its annual virtual meeting with the participation of its members, led by NORCECA President Cristóbal Marte Hoffiz, who acknowledged the significant progress achieved in communications, media coverage, and digital promotion over the past year. During the meeting, a detailed […]

Jun 18, 2026

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, June 18, 2026.- The FIVB welcomed representatives of India’s Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) and Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) – their Founder Dr. Achyuta Samanta and Director Dr Varun Suthra, to Volleyball House last week. The meeting was the latest step in a partnership that continues to drive the growth […]

May 13, 2026

Lausanne, Switzerland, May 12, 2026.- The FIVB Executive Committee and Board of Administration meetings took place at Volleyball House in Lausanne at the end of last week, bringing together leaders from across the Global Volleyball Movement to shape the next phase of the sport’s growth around the world. Guided by the ambitions of the FIVB […]

May 08, 2026

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, May 8, 2026.- On 6 May 2026, the FIVB Volleyball Foundation gathered for a Board meeting that signalled an exciting progression for the organisation. Presided over for the first time by President HRH Princess Ayah Bint Faisal, the meeting demonstrated how the Foundation is expanding its reach, deepening its impact and setting its […]

May 07, 2026

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, May 7, 2026.- The FIVB reinforced its commitment to growing volleyball across Africa with a high-level meeting with the Algerian Volleyball Federation (AVF) today, bringing together key figures from both continental and global volleyball leadership. The meeting, attended by AVF President Mohand Tamadartaza and African Volleyball Confederation (CAVB) President Bouchra Hajij, centred on […]

May 05, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, May 4, 2026. – The NORCECA Refereeing Commission held a productive virtual meeting focused on the implementation of new rules of the game, technological advancements, and the continued development of refereeing standards across the region. Opening the session, NORCECA President Cristóbal Marte Hoffiz welcomed participants and underscored the importance of adapting […]

May 01, 2026

April 29, 2026.- In a full circle moment, France has become one of the first countries to establish an FIVB International Centre of Excellence under the FIVB Strategic Vision 2032 and within the FIVB’s newly launched global ICoE Framework. It was French volleyball that co-founded the FIVB itself. That history now continues in Toulouse, where this […]

May 01, 2026

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, April 30, 2026.- For the first time in history, the Volleyball Federation of Armenia’s leadership visited the Volleyball House, as the newly elected President Karen Asmaryan, a former setter of the national team, outlines an ambitious roadmap for the sport’s future in the country. At the heart of the vision lies a bold […]

Apr 26, 2026

Present at the opening ceremony was Mr. Cristóbal Marte, Vice President of the FIVB, who expressed his delight at seeing so many coaches participating and encouraged them all to utilize this tool in athlete preparation to achieve better results in competitions. He also congratulated Professor Nelson Ramírez for his ongoing commitment to developing more properly […]

Apr 16, 2026

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, April 15, 2026.- Without the media, the remarkable stories of volleyball and beach volleyball would remain untold. The skill and power, the triumphs and frustrations, and the drive and determination of the athletes. The ambition to grow the sport to reach, inspire and unite more people around the world, celebrate legends of the game and today’s stars, and provide […]

Apr 09, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, April 8, 2026.– The International Volleyball Federation FIVB has recently elevated the NORCECA-FIVB Regional Volleyball Development Center in the Dominican Republic to the category of “Sports Excellence Center,” in recognition of more than 29 years of dedicated work in the training and development of volleyball in the region. The information was […]

Mar 31, 2026

March 31, 2026.- Dominican Republic heads into another Volleyball Nations League season in 2026 determined to remain among the tournament’s strongest teams. The Caribbean side have built a programme that consistently challenges leading nations on the international stage. That resilience was again on display during the 2025 VNL season. Dominican Republic finished 12th overall with […]

Mar 31, 2026

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, March 30, 2026.- The FIVB welcomed the International School Sport Federation (ISF) to the Volleyball House in Lausanne last week for a collaborative meeting focused on the future of youth and grassroots volleyball worldwide.  The FIVB delegation was led by President Fabio Azevedo and the ISF delegation was led by President Mr Željko Tanasković, a former […]

Mar 06, 2026

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, March 5, 2026.- In another action that aims to keep pace with volleyball’s continuous global expansion, the FIVB has announced that the FIVB Volleyball World Championship, the sport’s flagship international tournament, will now be known as the FIVB Volleyball World Cup. The change has been approved by the FIVB Board of Administration and the […]

Mar 04, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, March 4, 2026.- The North, Central America and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation NORCECA expresses its profound sorrow following the passing of former FIVB Executive Vice President Aleksandar Boričić, today in Belgrade, Serbia, at the age of 78. A respected international leader and a lifelong servant of volleyball, Boricic made a lasting impact […]

Mar 02, 2026

February 28, 2026.- The FIVB Board of Administration met online today to continue strengthening the future of volleyball and beach volleyball, with key decisions, strategic updates and major developments discussed that align with the FIVB Strategic Vision 2032. The meeting opened with an update on the FIVB’s strong financial outlook, followed by progress reports from […]

Mar 02, 2026

February 28, 2026.- The tests will be applied in the 2026 Volleyball Nations League, FIVB Volleyball U17 World Championships and 2026 Continental Championships. Any update to the Official Volleyball Rules will be subject to review during the testing phase. The proposals form part of a broader regulatory review aimed at enhancing game flow and simplifying […]

Mar 02, 2026

February 28, 2026.- The Volleyball Council convened this week to review key developments across the sport and shape the strategic direction for the years ahead, with discussions spanning major international events, governance updates and the continued evolution of the Global Volleyball Movement. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to competition updates and strategic […]

Mar 02, 2026

February 28, 2026.- The FIVB this week welcomed the Benin Volleyball Federation President Ali S. Yaro and Côte d’Ivoire Volleyball Federation President Aizan Pascal Whadja to the Volleyball House in Lausanne, Switzerland. During their visit, they met with FIVB President Fabio Azevedo to discuss key development priorities, including Volleyball Empowerment support. The Benin Volleyball Federation […]

Mar 02, 2026

February 28, 2026.- Moroccan Royal Volleyball Federation (FRMVB) President M. Abdelhamid Ouaqouaq and General Secretary Fahd Ouazzani Chahidi were welcomed this week to the Volleyball House to discuss the development of sport in the country. Since 2017, the FRMVB and its national teams have received USD 364,000 in Volleyball Empowerment support across 14 projects. This […]

Feb 20, 2026

February 19, 2026.- The Girls’ U17 World Championship will be held in Santiago, Chile from 6 to 16 August. It will be the first time that Chile will host a volleyball World Championship in any age/gender category. This year’s tournament will have 24 teams, up from the 16 that featured in the inaugural edition held […]

Feb 19, 2026

February 18, 2026.- FIVB and Volleyball World leadership recently met with Akito Mizuno, President of renowned Japanese sporting goods brand Mizuno at Mizuno House during the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. The meeting was an opportunity to review the ongoing success of their partnership and explore future opportunities to grow volleyball globally. The partnership, […]

Feb 18, 2026

February 17, 2026.- The FIVB is aware that preliminary materials concerning potential future rule changes have been circulating publicly. These materials reflect internal discussions and do not represent official decisions. At this stage, no official rule tests have been confirmed. The FIVB continuously evaluates the sport and explores a variety of concepts through its Commissions […]

Feb 18, 2026

February 17, 2026.- Signalling a clear action framework for 2026, the FIVB and the Global Observatory for Gender Equality and Sport (GO) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote gender equality and inclusion in volleyball worldwide. The agreement represents a significant step in strengthening collaboration between the two organisations. Together, the FIVB and […]

Feb 18, 2026

February 16, 2026.- FIVB leadership recently visited Milan’s Centro Pavesi, one of Italy’s premier volleyball hubs, where they met with Giuseppe Manfredi, President of the Italian Volleyball Federation (FIPAV), and the federation’s leadership. The visit took place during the Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games 2026 and highlighted the centre’s pivotal role in developing players, supporting […]

Feb 18, 2026

February 16, 2026.- FIVB and Volleyball World leadership recently met with the President of the Chinese Olympic Committee (COC) and Minister, General Administration of Sport of China (GASC) Gao Zhidan and COC Secretary General Jian Wu during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games to discuss the future of volleyball in Asia and across the globe. The high-level meeting focused on strategic priorities for the […]

Feb 10, 2026

February 9, 2026.- Aligned with the FIVB Strategic Vision 2032, the FIVB is introducing an updated National Federation Categorisation assessment. This initiative builds on the important work already being carried out by National Federations and reflects the FIVB’s shared ambition to strengthen governance, sustainability and long-term development pathways worldwide.  The new NF Categorisation is a development-focused self-assessment designed to […]

Jan 30, 2026

January 30, 2026.- Volleyball World has today announced the official schedule for the 2026 Beach Pro Tour, confirming a global calendar of Elite and Challenge events running from March to August across four continents. The 2026 season will bring world-class beach volleyball to both iconic destinations and emerging markets, reinforcing the sport’s growing global reach. […]

Jan 30, 2026

January 30, 2026.- As preparations ramp up for the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships 2027, the Netherlands signalled its ambition to deliver an unforgettable beach volleyball celebration, convening the Dutch volleyball community at a special kick-off event in The Hague this week. The event brought together stakeholders from all four host cities – The Hague, […]

Jan 30, 2026

January 30, 2026.- Leadership teams from the FIVB and World Archery met yesterday to discuss potential collaboration and the future development of their sports. The FIVB presented its Strategic Vision 2032, guided by the motto “Together as One”, sparking a dialogue on how both federations might work together to grow the global presence of their respective […]

Jan 29, 2026

January 29, 2026.- The FIVB Coaches Commission met recently to review key regulatory proposals and strategic priorities for 2026, reaffirming the central role of coaches in the global development of volleyball. The meeting opened with remarks from FIVB President Fabio Azevedo, followed by an address from Commission President Giovanni Guidetti, who thanked members for their […]

Jan 27, 2026

January 27, 2026.- The FIVB Rules of the Game & Refereeing Commission met last week to review key technical developments, assess rules tests conducted in 2025 and discuss ongoing work to ensure the highest standards of officiating across the Global Volleyball Movement. The meeting opened with remarks from FIVB President Fabio Azevedo, followed by a […]

Jan 26, 2026

January 26, 2026.- The FIVB Volleyball Empowerment Commission met for the first time in 2026, bringing together members from across the Global Volleyball Movement to review progress, share updates and look ahead to the next phase of empowerment initiatives worldwide. The meeting opened with a welcome from FIVB President Fabio Azevedo, followed by remarks from […]

Dec 20, 2025

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, December 19, 2025. – The 2025 NORCECA Executive Committee and Board of Administration Meeting, held virtually on Friday, brought together continental leaders to review an exceptionally busy and successful year for volleyball across North, Central America and the Caribbean, while laying out an equally ambitious roadmap for 2026. The meeting opened […]

Dec 17, 2025

December 15, 2025.- This week, an FIVB delegation visited Odisha, India to explore new opportunities for volleyball development, meeting with senior state officials and touring the Abhinav Bindra Foundation Trust (ABFT) High-Performance Centre in Bhubaneswar. The delegation met with Sachin Ramachandra Jhadav, Commissioner-cum-Secretary for the Sports & Youth Services Department, Government of Odisha, along with […]

Dec 17, 2025

December 15, 2025.- Leading Indian universities, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) and the Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS), have conferred the Doctor of Letters (Honoris Causa) and a Lifetime Achievement Award on FIVB President Fabio Azevedo in recognition of the FIVB’s work in advancing global volleyball as a platform for social development. KIIT, […]

Dec 10, 2025

December 9, 2025.- Positive momentum continues to build for the Global Volleyball Movement as the FIVB Board of Administration met on Friday, both at Volleyball House in Lausanne and online, to advance key priorities under the FIVB Strategic Vision 2032. The meeting opened with an update on the FIVB’s financial outlook, followed by progress reports […]

Dec 07, 2025

December 6, 2025.- The FIVB recently welcomed 14 major USA host destinations to the Volleyball House as part of a historic Sports Events & Tourism Association (Sports ETA) visit to the Olympic Capital of Lausanne. The visiting delegation included Sports ETA President & CEO John David and representatives from Baltimore, Maryland; Boston, Massachusetts; Cleveland, Ohio; […]

Dec 07, 2025

December 6, 2025.- The FIVB this week welcomed a delegation from the Brazil Football Confederation (CBF) Academy, comprising of around 55 participants, to the Volleyball House in Lausanne, Switzerland. The visit offered attendees an in-depth overview of the FIVB’s Strategic Vision 2032 and the Global Volleyball Movement. Representing the FIVB were President Fabio Azevedo, Secretary General Hugh McCutcheon, General Sports Director Steve Tutton, […]

Dec 07, 2025

December 3, 2025.- The FIVB this week welcomed a delegation from Swiss Volley, including President Daniela Aeschlimann, Secretary General Philippe Aaxer and promoter of the highly successful Elite 16 Gstaad event, Ruedi Kunz, to the Volleyball House in Lausanne, Switzerland. Discussions focused on the progress of volleyball in Switzerland through the Volleyball Empowerment programme and […]

Dec 07, 2025

December 3, 2025.- The FIVB Volleyball Foundation today announced that HRH Princess Ayah Bint Faisal has been confirmed as its next President. A long-standing advocate for the power of sport to uplift communities, Princess Ayah will help drive the Volleyball Foundation forward as it continues to connect, serve and inspire people around the world through […]

Oct 06, 2025

October 3, 2025.- The FIVB and representatives from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) met this week with the Cuban Olympic Committee (COC) and the Cuban Volleyball Federation (FCV) to discuss long-term strategies for boosting volleyball development in the country.  The meeting brought together COC President Roberto León Richards Aguiar and Secretary General Ruperto Herrera Tabío, […]

Sep 27, 2025

September 26, 2025 – USA Volleyball, Volleyball Canada, the FIVB and Volleyball World, today announced that the 2027 FIVB Women’s World Championship, the world’s premier women’s volleyball event, will be co-hosted by the United States and Canada, with the final rounds staged at Honda Center and OCVIBE in Anaheim, California, while four more host cities […]

Jul 04, 2025

July 4, 2025.- FIVB President Fabio Azevedo today stopped in the Philippines on his way to Palau for the Mini Pacific Games for meetings with various local authorities and stakeholders in the lead-up to a historic moment for the country The visit comes as the Philippines prepares to host the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship […]

Jul 03, 2025

July 3, 2025.- The FIVB recently welcomed a high-level delegation from the Government of India and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to the Volleyball House in Lausanne, Switzerland, for productive discussions on the exciting future of volleyball in India.    The delegation was led by Mr. Hari Ranjan Rao, Secretary Sports, Government of India, and legendary […]

Jul 02, 2025

July 1, 2025.- The FIVB this week welcomed Marc Olivier Anatole, the President of the French Guyana National Federation (NF), a Regional Member of the FIVB, to the Volleyball House in Lausanne, Switzerland, where discussions focused on the Volleyball Empowerment programme and future collaboration opportunities.  The FIVB was represented by FIVB President Fabio Azevedo, General […]

Jul 02, 2025

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, July 1, 2025. – The NORCECA-FIVB Volleyball Development Center announces two important international coaching courses, aimed at continuing to strengthen technical skills and the development of volleyball in the region. From July 21 to 25, the FIVB Beach Volleyball Coaches Course Level 1 will take place, led by FIVB Instructor Mauro […]

Jun 26, 2025

On 7 July 2025, volleyball fans worldwide will unite to celebrate the sport we love. From beaches and courts to parks and playgrounds, let’s come together and showcase how volleyball inspires, unites, and empowers communities everywhere. Join the Celebration GET INVOLVED Share your passion for volleyball! Post videos that capture your favourite moments, best plays, or simply […]

Jun 25, 2025

Junio 25, 2025.- The FIVB has updated two key components of its World Ranking system following consultation with the World Ranking Working Group and the Volleyball Council. The changes aim to enhance fairness, improve system flexibility and align with the organisation’s development objectives. The first update revises the Overlapping Events Rule. Previously, when two World […]

Jun 08, 2025

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, June 8, 2025.- Her Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, Vice Chairperson of Qatar Foundation and a member of the FIVB Volleyball Foundation Board, visited Volleyball House this week. During the visit, FIVB President Fabio Azevedo presented the FIVB Strategic Vision 2032 and shared the organisation’s plans for the future of volleyball […]

Jun 07, 2025

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, June 7, 2025.- 7 July 2025 marks a historic moment for our sport – the inaugural World Volleyball Day, and it is now just one month away! The date commemorates the first public demonstration of volleyball by William Morgan in 1895 and will annually serve as a global celebration of volleyball. The day […]

Jun 06, 2025

LAUSSANNE, Switzerland, June 6, 2025.- At the inaugural Olympism365 Summit in Lausanne from 4 to 5 June, the FIVB stood at the heart of a transformative conversation on sport’s potential to drive sustainable development.   Featured in the final plenary session, FIVB President Fabio Azevedo joined Olympic legend and changemaker Abhinav Bindra OLY on stage to […]

Jun 02, 2025

June 2, 2025.- The French Volleyball Federation (FFVolley) hosted its General Assembly this week in Nice led by FFvolley President Eric Tanguy. Joining the meeting was the FIVB delegation, led by the FIVB President Fabio Azevedo as well as the CEV President and FIVB 2nd Vice-President Roko Sikirić. This was part of an ongoing collaboration […]

May 29, 2025

May 28 2025.- A Canadian at the helm, a home opener and their rise mark a defining chapter for the men’s team at the 2025 Volleyball Nations League. The 2025 Volleyball Nations League arrives at a defining moment for the Canadian men’s national team. With three Olympic appearances in the past decade and a breakthrough […]

May 16, 2025

May 16, 2025.- In a landmark moment for the Global Volleyball Movement, the FIVB Athletes’ Commission with support from the FIVB has launched its first-ever athlete post-career seminar – “Beyond the Court”. This pioneering program is designed to guide volleyball and beach volleyball athletes as they transition from elite competition into post-professional-athlete careers.  Taking place […]

May 08, 2025

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, May 7, 2025.- The FIVB is proud to present the second edition of its Empowering the Global Volleyball Movement leaflet, a report outlining the impressive progress made in growing the sport of volleyball and empowering its community worldwide.   The second edition of Empowering the Global Volleyball Movement is now available here. It offers a […]

May 07, 2025

ISTANBUL, Türkiye, May 7, 2025.- The FIVB this week met with the leadership of the Turkish Olympic Committee (TOC) at its headquarters in Istanbul, following the country’s successful hosting of the European Volleyball Confederation (CEV) Champions League Volley 2025 Final Four Women on 3-4 May. The meeting focused on further strengthening volleyball development in Türkiye […]

Apr 30, 2025

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, April 30, 2025.- The FIVB welcomed a senior delegation from Orlando, Florida, to the Volleyball House in Lausanne for high-level discussions centered on strategic collaboration and the advancement of volleyball initiatives in the region.  The Orlando delegation was led by Mayor Buddy Dyer (City of Orlando), Mayor Jerry Demings (Orange County) and Jason […]