February 20th. 2025
Official Contract Signed Between Panam Sports and Lima 2027

LIMA, Peru, February 20, 2025. – After two days of fruitful work between Panam Sports and the Lima 2027 Organizing Committee, the host city contract for the 20th edition of the Pan American Games was signed in the Peruvian capital. “We are very pleased with the signing of this contract. We see a highly committed and passionate Organizing Committee with whom we share the same goal: to ensure the success of this sporting celebration, always keeping the athletes at the center of our decisions,” said Panam Sports Secretary General Jimena Saldaña. With many lessons learned and tasks ahead, the first in-person meeting between Panam Sports and the Lima 2027 Organizing Committee came to an end.  More Español

February 17th. 2025
Mexico to Host Two Stages of the Beach Pro Tour in 2025

MEXICO CITY, Mexico, February 17, 2025. – The National Commission for Physical Culture and Sport (CONADE) announced in a press conference the organization of two stages of the Beach Pro Tour 2025 in Mexico. The event featured the participation of FMVB President Jesús Perales Navarro, elite beach volleyball athletes Atenas Gutiérrez, Susana Torres, Miguel Sarabia, and Jorman Osuna, as well as the governors of Yucatán, Joaquín Díaz Mena, and Quintana Roo, Mara Lezama Espinosa. During the conference, Jesús Perales Navarro emphasized.  More Español

February 19th. 2025  Photogallery
Level 2 Coaching Course Opens in Cuba

HAVANA, Cuba, February 19, 2025. – The NORCECA/FIVB Regional Volleyball Development Center has inaugurated the International Level 2 Coaching Course in Havana, Cuba.A total of 32 coaches from Costa Rica, Mexico, Panama, and Cuba are participating in the course. They attended the opening ceremony, presided over by Mrs. Teresa Yamila Méndez Álvarez, Deputy Minister of the National Institute of Sports of Cuba; Yumilka Ruíz, Volleyball Commissioner; Osvaldo de Martinez, President of the Cuban Volleyball Federation; Professor Nelson José Ramírez, Director of the NORCECA/FIVB Volleyball Development Cente. More Español

February 18th. 2025
Volleyball World Unveils Host Cities for 2025 Volleyball Nations League Finals Amid Exciting Revamp
February 18, 2025.- The host cities for the highly anticipated 2025 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Finals have been announced. The Women’s Finals of this year’s landmark edition will take place in Łódź, Poland, at the renowned Atlas Arena from 23 to 27 July 2025, while the Men’s Finals are scheduled for 30 July to 3 August 2025. More Español

February 16th. 2025
Mets Take 2-1 Lead Over Cangrejeras in the Metropolitan Cup

GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico, February 16, 2025.– In the only match on Sunday in the Women’s Volleyball Superior League (LVSF), the Mets de Guaynabo defeated the Cangrejeras de Santurce 3-1 (26-24, 25-19, 15-25, 25-16) at the Mario "Quijote" Morales Coliseum to take a 2-1 lead in their head-to-head series at the Metropolitan Cup. More Español

February 15th. 2025
FIVB and ASOIF leadership meet to discuss bright future of volleyball

February 15, 2024.- The meeting between the FIVB and Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF) this week demonstrated an exciting future for the Global Volleyball Movement. The FIVB team, led by President Fabio Azevedo, welcomed ASOIF President Ingmar De Vos and Executive Director James Carr into the FIVB offices to share the principles of the FIVB Strategic Vision 2032.  More Español

February 15th. 2025
Changas Tie for Third with Cangrejeras and Caguas Remains LVSF Leader

NARANJITO, Puerto Rico, February 15, 2025. – In Saturday’s action in the Women’s Volleyball Superior League (LVSF), the Changas de Naranjito defeated the Atenienses de Manatí to tie for third place in the standings with the Cangrejeras, while the Criollas de Caguas secured their ninth victory of the season by defeating the Valencianas.  More Español

February 13th. 2025
Changas, Atenienses, and Criollas Earn Three Points

NARANJITO, Puerto Rico, February 13, 2025. – The Changas de Naranjito, Atenienses de Manatí, and Criollas de Caguas each secured three points in the Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF). At the legendary Gelito Ortega court, the Changas de Naranjito defeated the Valencianas de Juncos 3-0 (25-23, 25-18, 25-20), moving up to fourth place in the standings.  More Español

February 10th. 2025
Tito and Tika: Asunción 2025 Unveils the Official Mascots of the Junior Pan American Games

ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay, February 10, 2025.- Two wildcats have been chosen to represent the energy, passion, and spirit of perseverance of the more than 4,000 athletes who will take part in the most important youth sports celebration.  More Español

February 9th. 2025
Guaynabo and Juncos Shine in Sunday’s LVSF Action

JUNCOS, Puerto Rico, February 9, 2025. – In Sunday's matchups of the Women’s Volleyball Superior League (LVSF), the Mets de Guaynabo ended the Cangrejeras’ three-game winning streak by defeating them in straight sets at the Mario "Quijote" Morales Coliseum. Meanwhile, the Valencianas and Atenienses battled in a thrilling five-set encounter at the Rafael G. Amabert Coliseum. More Español

February 7th. 2025
Criollas Remain on Top of LVSF, Manatí Defeats Guaynabo, and Cangrejeras Secure Third Consecutive Win

CAGUAS, Puerto Rico, February 7, 2025. – In Friday's action in the Women’s Volleyball Superior League (LVSF), the Criollas de Caguas, Atenienses de Manatí, and Cangrejeras de Santurce emerged victorious, maintaining their positions in the league’s top three. More Español

February 6th. 2025
Second Consecutive Victory for Cangrejeras, while Caguas Takes First Place

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, February 6, 2025. – While the Cangrejeras de Santurce secured their third victory of the season in the Women’s Volleyball Superior League (LVSF) at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum.  More Español

February 5th. 2025
Mets Defeat Valencianas de Juncos in Five Sets

GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico, February 4, 2025. – In the only match scheduled at the start of the fourth week of the Women's Superior Volleyball League (LVSF), held at the Mario "Quijote" Morales Coliseum, the Mets de Guaynabo fought hard to defeat the Valencianas de Juncos 3-2 (25-17, 13-25, 25-16, 20-25, 15-10). More Español

February 1st. 2025

Atenienses, Cangrejeras, and Criollas Close the Third Week of LVSF with Victories

NARANJITO, Puerto Rico, February 1, 2025. – The Atenienses, Cangrejeras, and Criollas wrapped up the third week of the Women’s Volleyball Superior League (LVSF) with victories. The Atenienses de Manatí secured three points. More Español

January 30th. 2025
Valencianas Defeat Changas and Mets End Criollas’ Undefeated Streak

JUNCOS, Puerto Rico, January 30, 2025.- In Thursday’s action of the Women’s Superior Volleyball League, the Valencianas de Juncos and the Mets de Guaynabo secured their first victory of the season while defending their home court. At the Rafael G. Amalbert Coliseum, the Valencianas defeated the Changas de Naranjito with scores of 25-23, 25-19, and 25-18.More Español

January 29th. 2025
Runne-Up Atenienses Dominate Champion Cangrejeras

MANATÍ, Puerto Rico, January 29, 2025. – In the only match on the Women's Superior Volleyball League (LVSF) schedule, the Atenienses de Manatí, last season’s runners-up, claimed victory in four sets (25-23, 21-25, 26-24, 25-20) over the defending champions, Cangrejeras de Santurce, at the Juan Aubín Cruz Coliseum. More Español

January 28th. 2025
FIVB leadership joins Republic Day celebrations in India

January 28, 2025.- The 26 January 2025 marked India’s 76th Republic Day, which was celebrated by a vibrant ceremony at the KIIT & KISS Athletic Stadium in Bhubaneswar. The event, which was attended by FIVB leadership, saw a gathering of over 40,000 students, staff and dignitaries of the Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) and the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in a celebration of the nation’s progress, unity and diversity. More Español

January 27th. 2025
Volleyball Canada Named Dan Lewis as Senior Men’s Head Coach

January 27, 2025.- Volleyball Canada is excited to announce that Dan Lewis will be the senior men’s indoor team head coach. Most recently Lewis was Canada’s Next Gen coach and is head coach of the professional team, Alterna Stade Poitevin, based in Poitiers, France. More Español

January 26th. 2025
Changas Win, Atenienses Secure Their Second Straight, and Criollas Remain Undefeated
NARANJITO, Puerto Rico, January 26, 2025. – On Sunday night in the Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF), matches concluded in straight sets for the second consecutive evening. At the legendary Gelito Ortega Court. More Español

January 25th. 2025  Photogallery
AFECAVOL Successfully Concludes General Assembly in Belize

BELIZE CITY, Belize, January 25, 2025.- The General Assembly of the Central American Volleyball Association AFECAVOL concluded after two days of intense sessions, during which key topics for the transformation and development of volleyball in the region were discussed. More Español

January 24th. 2025  Photogallery
NORCECA Volleyball Confederation President Visits Belize

BELIZE CITY, Belize, January 24, 2025. – The President of the North, Central America and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation NORCECA, Mr. Cristóbal Marte Hoffiz, is in Belize this weekend to chair the General Assembly of the Central American Volleyball Association AFECAVOL.  During his visit, Marte Hoffiz. More Español

January 22th. 2025
FIVB leadership honored at IF Transition Seminar in Lausanne

January 22, 2025.- The FIVB leadership were honored with an Olympic Games Paris 2024 torch and commemorative medals during the International Federation (IF) Transition Seminar for LA28, held this week at Olympic House and the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland.  More Español

January 22th. 2025
Atenienses Return to Winning Ways, Cangrejeras Secure First Victory, and Criollas Claim Their Third Straight Win in the LVSF

GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico, January 24, 2025. – At the Mario “Quijote” Morales Coliseum, the Atenienses de Manatí returned to winning ways by spoiling the season opener for the Mets de Guaynabo. More Español

January 22th. 2025
The Changas Dominate the Champion Cangrejeras

NARANJITO, Puerto Rico, January 22, 2025.- In the only scheduled match of the Women's Superior Volleyball League (LVSF) this Wednesday, the Changas de Naranjito triumphed on their opening night over the defending champion, the Cangrejeras de Santurce, in four sets (25-21, 25-17, 26-28, 26-24).  More Español

January 21th. 2025
Empowerment initiative ignites reinvention of Canadian women’s volleyball

January 21, 2025.- Canadian Volleyball is rewriting its story, with the women’s squad rising as a force in world volleyball, driven by an FIVB Empowerment initiative that has elevated excellence at every level.  More Español

January 21th. 2025
Volleyball Canada Announces Giovanni Guidetti as Women’s Coach
January 21, 2025.- Volleyball Canada is pleased to confirm that Giovanni Guidetti will assume the role of head coach of Canada’s women’s senior national team, effective at the beginning of the international season, while Shannon Winzer moves into high-performance director role.  More Español

January 18th. 2025
Mexican Volleyball Federation Begins New Period with Jesús Perales Navarro as President

MONTERREY, Nuevo León, January 18, 2025. – The Mexican Volleyball Federation (FMVB) celebrated the beginning of a new four-year term, during which Jesús Perales Navarro was reaffirmed as president, strengthening his leadership in the promotion and development of volleyball at both national and international levels.  More Español

January 19th. 2025
Criollas Triumph in LVSF 2025 Action Against Atenienses

MANATÍ, Puerto Rico, January 19, 2025. – In the only scheduled match of the Women’s Volleyball Superior League (LVSF), the Criollas de Caguas defeated the runner-up Atenienses de Manatí at the Juan Aubín Cruz Coliseum, 3-1 (18-25, 26-24, 25-23, 25-18). More Español

January 17th. 2025
Criollas and Atenienses Win in the Opening of the 2025 LVSF Season

CAGUAS, Puerto Rico, January 17, 2025.- While at the Roger Mendoza Court in Caguas, the Criollas de Caguas paid a posthumous tribute to one of their players, Pilar M. Victoriá López, dedicating the season to her and winning in four sets, the Atenienses de Manatí, last season’s runners-up, defeated the Changas de Naranjito in the same number of sets at the Juan Aubín Cruz Coliseum.  More Español

January 16th. 2025
Canada’s 2025 Beach Team Features Five Olympians

JANUARY 16, 2024 .- Volleyball Canada announced its 2025 roster of beach National Team athletes following the annual induction camp, held earlier this month at the Downsview training centre in Toronto. Five out of the six 2024 Olympians are returning: On the senior women’s side, silver medalists Brandie Wilkerson and Melissa Humana-Paredes, both of Toronto, Ontario, join fellow Paris 2024 athletes. More Español

January 06th. 2025 Calendar LVSF 2025
Official Presentation of the 2025 LVSF Season in Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, January 10, 2025.– In a successful press conference held this Friday, January 10, at the Puerto Rican Olympic Committee, the Puerto Rican Volleyball Federation (FPV), represented by its president, Dr. Cesar Trabanco, unveiled the exciting details of the 2025 season of the Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF). More Español

January 06th. 2025

USA Volleyball Names Erik Sullivan as New Head Coach of the U.S. Women’s National Team 

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, January 6, 2025.- USA Volleyball is proud to announce the appointment of Erik Sullivan as the new head coach of the U.S. Women’s National Team..  More Español

December 23th. 2024
International and Collegiate Reinforcements Revitalize 2025 Season of the LVSF

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, December 23, 2024.- With the Women's Superior Volleyball League (LVSF) set to begin its 2025 season on January 17, the league's teams are strengthening their rosters and adjusting their strategies for the competition. From international signings to the hiring of renowned coaches.  More Español

December 19th. 2024
Decathlon and FIVB explore opportunities for volleyball’s growth

December 20, 2024.- The discussions brought together FIVB leadership, Volleyball World executives and FIVB Volleyball Foundation representatives (the FIVB Trilogy) alongside Decathlon’s Volleyball Manager, Antonio Fabrizio De Mola and the Decathlon team. At the heart of the meeting was the FIVB Strategic Vision 2032, built around the motto ‘Together as One’. More Español

December 19th. 2024
A Deep and Veteran Roster: Changas de Naranjito in the 2025 LVSF

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, December 19, 2024. – The Changas de Naranjito roster for the upcoming Women’s Volleyball Superior League (LVSF) season, which begins Friday, January 17, features a deep lineup filled with experience and a group of players who play the game the right way. This creates a culture of responsibility and mutual respect. More Español

December 17th. 2024     Drawing of Lots – WVWC 2025
2025 Women’s World Championship pool-play duels determined

December 17, 2024.- The first matchups of the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Championship, the highlight of next year’s international calendar, were determined on Friday in Bangkok, when the Drawing of Lots for the event was held.  More Español

December 17th. 2024
Schedule announced for highly anticipated Beach Pro Tour 2025!

December 18, 2024.- Volleyball World is excited to unveil the schedule for the Beach Pro Tour 2025. The highly anticipated nine-month competition promises to be bigger and better than ever as the world’s elite beach volleyball talent go head-to-head in fierce competition across five continents. More Español

December 17th. 2024
Karch Kiraly Solidifies U.S. Men’s National Team Coaching Staff as Road to LA28 Begins

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, December 17, 2024.- USA Volleyball is embarking on an exciting new chapter as legendary coach and three-time Olympic gold medalist Karch Kiraly announces two key additions to the U.S. Men’s National Team. More Español

December 15th. 2024
Costa Rica Undefeated Champion of the Central American “Invitational” U15 Championship

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, December 15, 2024. - On the fifth and final day of competition, Costa Rica defeated Nicaragua 3-1 (25-15, 21-25, 25-15, 26-24) to claim the title as undefeated champions in the inaugural Central American “Invitational” U15 Girls’ Volleyball Championship, held at the Volleyball Gymnasium.  More Español