Volleyball


IOC played no part in Dutch decision to select convicted child rapist

IOC played no part in Dutch decision to select convicted child rapist

The International Olympic Committee said it had no role in Dutch volleyball's decision to pick a convicted child rapist for the Paris Games: a selection criticised by several athlete advocacy organisations. Last month the Dutch Olympic Committee selected beach volleyball player Steven van de Velde —who was convicted of raping a 12-year-old girl in 2014— to represent the country in the Olympic Games. 












There is now a volleyball calendar for 2025-2028

There is now a volleyball calendar for 2025-2028

Officially, the Volleyball calendar for 2025-2028 is now available. It is the first time it has been approved with so early, bringing all parties involved to a consensus. This circumstance allows athletes themselves to better prepare for the Olympic cycle.

The new calendar has been developed in close consultation over the past year and a half with all key stakeholders, including athletes, coaches, Continental Confederations, National Federations, major national leagues, key media rights holders, and commercial partners.


Collaboration agreement between AVCA and Volleyball World to boost global volleyball growth

Collaboration agreement between AVCA and Volleyball World to boost global volleyball growth

The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) announced a collaboration agreement with Volleyball World, bringing significant new benefits to its nearly 9,000 members. These benefits range from exclusive access to Volleyball TV (VBTV) on-demand content and live coverage of this week's AVCA Fall Collegiate Beach National Championships, to discounts on tickets for international competitions held in the United States.