Volleyball

The FIVB (International Volleyball Federation) has taken a leaf out of UEFA’s book by proposing multiple hosts for its flagship national team tournament.

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.

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.

Flooring company Gerflor has completed the acquisition of US sports surfacing firm Connor Sport Court International to expand its sports product portfolio.

The FIVB, the global governing body of volleyball, will limit its president to two terms in office in the future.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Promoters of the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) Beach Volleyball Open in Phuket have cancelled the event on safety and security grounds.

The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has approved a number of proposals designed to benefit the future growth of beach volleyball.

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.

The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has confirmed its Volleyball World League will expand from 18 to 28 competing countries from next year.

Biel in Switzerland has been awarded the 2016 Beach Volleyball European Championships by the European Volleyball Confederation (CEV).