A new initiative has been launched by the Oman Olympic Committee (OOC) supporting national sports associations in partnership with the private sector.

An agreement was signed between the Oman Volleyball Association and Oman Telecommunications Company

The signing of the first sponsorship agreement between Oman Volleyball Association and Omantel came

The United States won the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) Men's World Cup and qualified for

clash with United StatesSeptember 2015: High fliers edge closer to Rio 2016 qualification at Men's Volleyball

“That was the beginning.”At the time, Kus was a keen volleyball player, but found that she had a special

In her down time, Kus continues to play volleyball and is a keen salsa dancer.She is currently a student

Reigning world champions Poland moved one step closer to claiming the International Volleyball Federation

clash with United StatesSeptember 2015: High fliers edge closer to Rio 2016 qualification at Men's Volleyball

Poland have taken charge at the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) Men's World Cup after winning

tournaments.Related storiesSeptember 2015: High fliers edge closer to Rio 2016 qualification at Men's Volleyball

The Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) and representatives of nine of the country's sports associations have held their first co-ordination meeting to discuss issues ahead of the upcoming Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Games in Saudi Arabia.

including the match schedules and venues.Bahrain will be competing in athletics, football, basketball, volleyball

The United States and Poland moved a step closer to Rio 2016 qualification at the International Volleyball

record third victory at FIVB Men's World CupSeptember 2015: Japan slip to first defeat at FIVB Men's Volleyball

United States and reigning world champions Poland continued their fine starts to their International Volleyball

, 25-16.Related storiesSeptember 2015: Poland and the United States make it six of the best at FIVB Volleyball

record third victory at FIVB Men's World CupSeptember 2015: Japan slip to first defeat at FIVB Men's Volleyball

World champions Poland and the United States each made it six victories out of six as the International Volleyball

record third victory at FIVB Men's World CupSeptember 2015: Japan slip to first defeat at FIVB Men's Volleyball

World CupSeptember 2015: United States claim early lead after day one of FIVB Volleyball Men's World

Preparations for next year's Asian Beach Games in Danang, Vietnam are behind schedule with no budget having yet been drawn up, the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has been warned at this morning's Executive Board meeting here.

until the planned Opening Ceremony in September next year.Wei, a former President of the International Volleyball

United States and world champions Poland continued their unbeaten form as the International Volleyball

record third victory at FIVB Men's World CupSeptember 2015: Japan slip to first defeat at FIVB Men's Volleyball

World CupSeptember 2015: United States claim early lead after day one of FIVB Volleyball Men's World

CupSeptember 2015: Volleyball president confident sport will be a "huge success" at Rio 2016

Six lecturers have been announced for a seminar being held by the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC), with the event forming part of this year’s Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa Scientific Research Award.

football, basketball, table tennis, handball, bowling, karate, swimming, goalball, weightlifting and volleyball

Cameroon’s Joelle Mbumi Nkuindjin claimed the women’s triple jump gold medal on the opening day of athletics at the All-Africa Games in Brazzaville.

the men's 100m semi-finals ©Getty ImagesIn other sport, Algeria beat Egypt 3-0 in the second men’s volleyball

The United States continued their perfect start to the men’s International Volleyball Federation (FIVB

record third victory at FIVB Men's World CupSeptember 2015: Japan slip to first defeat at FIVB Men's Volleyball

World CupSeptember 2015: United States claim early lead after day one of FIVB Volleyball Men's World

CupSeptember 2015: Volleyball president confident sport will be a "huge success" at Rio 2016September

disappointing start to defeat African champions Egypt and make it three wins out of three at the International Volleyball

the Rio Olympics next summer.Related stories September 2015: Japan slip to first defeat at FIVB Men's Volleyball

World CupSeptember 2015: United States claim early lead after day one of FIVB Volleyball Men's World

CupSeptember 2015: Volleyball president confident sport will be a "huge success" at Rio 2016September