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Chetumal, Mexico, November 12, 2019 – When Juan Virgen heard Chetumal was going to host an FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour event last season, he couldn’t help but smile with the thought of playing a home tournament for the first time since 2016.

Lausanne, Switzerland, November 12, 2019 – One of the most decorated teams in the history of the men’s FIVB Volleyball Club World Championships, Brazil’s Sada Cruzeiro Volei Belo Horizonte, are all geared up to host the event for the fifth time as the 2019 edition is set to take place in Betim from December 3 through 8.

Istanbul, Turkey, November 12, 2019 - In 2016, Eczacibasi Sports Club launched “Future Spike” in collaboration with ES Volleyball to expand its training programme for young girls. Through the programme the club aims to introduce thousands of six to 13-year-old girls annually to the culture, spirit and discipline of sport and create opportunities for the club to discover and train the stars of tomorrow.

Chetumal, Mexico, November 11, 2019 – After successfully hosting an FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour women-only three-star event last season, Chetumal is ready to welcome the sport’s elite once again as the Mexican coastal city will stage the fifth tournament of 2019-2020 this week, from November 13-18.

Lausanne, Switzerland, November 11, 2019 – Igor Gorgonzola Novara, like their Italian league rivals Imoco Volley Conegliano, will be making their debut at the 2019 FIVB Volleyball Women’s Club World Championship in Shaoxing, China from December 3 to 8.

Lausanne, Switzerland, November 11, 2019 – The second season of India’s RuPay Pro Volleyball League has been announced. After a successful inaugural season was held in February 2019, the starting date for the second edition has been set for February 7, 2020.

Doha, Qatar, November 11, 2019 - The first of two events to be staged in Qatar on the 2019-2020 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour calendar begins here Tuesday with qualifying for the $5,000 Aspire Beach Volleyball Cup at the Al Gharrafa Beach Complex.

Lausanne, Switzerland, November 11, 2019 – “My battle cry has always been breathe, believe, battle,” said Kerri Walsh Jennings. The three-time Olympic gold medallist talked to fivb.com after her silver medal finish at the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Qinzhou 3-star about the importance of a winning mentality.

Lausanne, Switzerland, November 10, 2019 - After a week on a Mediterranean beach, the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour heads to sites in Qatar and Mexico for the last two international events on the 2019 calendar year schedule.

Lausanne, Switzerland, October 10, 2019 – Serving is an important part of volleyball and a good server puts the odds in her team’s favour.

Lausanne, Switzerland, November 9, 2019 - Check out the ten best spikes from the FIVB Volleyball Women's World Cup 2019! Which is your favourite?

Tel Aviv, Israel, November 9, 2019 - The teams of Reika Murakami/Kaho Sakaguchi of Japan and Samuele Cottafava/Jakob Windisch of Italy topped the men’s and women’s podiums here Saturday on Frishman Beach at the conclusions of the first-ever FIVB World Tour event in Israel.

Tel Aviv, Israel, November 8, 2019 - With Israel hosting its first-ever FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour event in the 34th season of internationally-sanctioned beach volleyball events, it is only fitting that Sean Faiga and Netanel Ohana became the first men's team from the country to advance to the semifinals of an FIVB event.

Lausanne, Switzerland, November 8, 2019 – A key player for club and country, opposite Amir Ghafour took some time out from Iran's successful run at the 2019 FIVB Volleyball Nations League last summer to talk about his teammates gaining experience from different club leagues and influences on his own career.

Lausanne, Switzerland, November 8, 2019 – Thailand will continue its proud record of organising age-group world championships when it hosts the 2020 FIVB Beach Volleyball U19 World Championships from September 1 to 6.

Lausanne, Switzerland, November 8, 2019 - Sada Cruzeiro of Contagem, hosts of the 2019 FIVB Volleyball Men's Club World Championship next month, struggled at the domestic season opener in Brazil, falling to Funvic Taubate 3-1 (21-25, 25-21, 25-16, 25-18) Thursday night at the 'Sabiazinho' in Uberlandia.

Tel Aviv, Israel, November 7, 2019 - Led by Russians Alexandra Moiseeva and Ekaterina Syrtseva, four women's teams captured pools here Thursday to advance to the quarterfinals in the inaugural Tel Aviv event on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour.

Lausanne, Switzerland, November 7, 2019 - Rosters of the eight participating teams have been confirmed ahead of the 2019 FIVB Volleyball Women's Club World Championship, next month in China.

Lausanne, Switzerland, November 6, 2019 – Imoco Volley Conegliano’s appearance at the 2019 FIVB Club World Championship from December 3 through 8 in Shaoxing, China, will not only register the team’s debut in the competition, but also mark the return of Italian clubs to the annual event for the first time since 2016, when Pomi Casalmaggiore claimed the silver.

Lausanne, Switzerland, November 6, 2019 – The 2019 FIVB Volleyball World Cup captured the hearts and minds of volleyball fans across the world as the FIVB’s digital engagement and media coverage soared on all channels.