Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB)
Argentina lands FIVB event amid Iran controversy
The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has confirmed that Argentina will host its 2015 Boys’ U19 World Championship, with the South American country defeating a rival bid from Iran, currently at the centre of controversy in the sport.
Jailing of protestor set to cost Iran FIVB hosting rights
The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has said Iran will not be chosen to host its 2015 Boys’ Under-19 World Championship amid a dispute over the imprisonment of a British-Iranian woman who tried to attend a men’s volleyball game in Tehran.
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.
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.
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.