Brazil veterans Walewska and Carol Gattaz return for Grand Champions Cup

(Volleyball Techniques For Beginners) Saquarema, Brazil, October 31, 2013 — The Brazilian women's volleyball team have begun their preparations for the FIVB World Grand Champions Cup, which will take place in Japan from November 12 to 17.  Returning to the team are two old faces – Walewska Oliveira and Carol Gattaz – who responded to a request from coach Jose Roberto Guimaraes to join the squad. Along with the 12 other players,...

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Second Champions Cup appearance for Dominican Republic

(Volleyball Techniques For Beginners) Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, October 27, 2013 – The Dominican Republic will be making their second appearance at the FIVB Women’s Grand Champions Cup when the competition serves off from November 12-17 in the cities of Nagoya and Japan. In 2009, the first year under Brazilian coach Marcos Kwiek and as NORCECA Champions, they claimed the bronze medal for the biggest achievement thus far of a...

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Stéphane Antiga appointed new Poland men’s coach

(Volleyball Techniques For Beginners) Warsaw, Poland, October 28, 2013 -  The Poland Volleyball Federation announced former French international Stéphane Antiga as the new coach of its men’s national team for the three next years on Saturday. The declaration comes less than one year before the Poland Volleyball Federation hosts the FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship 2014, which will run from September 3 to 21. Antiga was...

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Nigeria and Niger clinch tickets to the final round of Men's World Champs Qualifier

(Volleyball Techniques For Beginners) Niamey, Niger, October 27, 2013 – Nigeria’s men's volleyball team claimed the gold medal at the 2014 FIVB Men's World Championship Zone 3 (Pool O) qualification tournament after defeating  Burkina Faso 3-0 (28-26, 25-20, 25-11) on the third and final day of the qualifier held in Niamey, Niger on Thursday. Nigeria finished the four nation tournament with a clean sheet of 3-0 with nine points,...

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China and Japan face off for women’s gold at East Asiann Games

Tianjin, China, October 11, 2013 -- China and Japan will duel at the finals after beating their respective opponents Hong Kong and DPR Korea at the semifinals of the women’s volleyball tournament at the 6th East Asian Games at Nankai University Sports Center on Friday. China vs. Hong Kong 3-0 China romped past Hong Kong in straight sets 3-0 (25-7, 25-14, 25-15) to enter the finals in the first semi-final encounter.  From the...

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Chinese Taipei challenge Korea, Japan up against China in semis of men’s volleyball at East Asian Games

Tianjin, China, October 11, 2013 - The preliminary round of the men’s volleyball came to an end here Friday after Japan and Chinese Taipei defeated Hong Kong and Korea at the East Asian Games. In Friday's action, Japan repelled an early challenge from Hong Kong to run away with straight-set victory 3-0 (25-13, 25-14, 25-16) against their opponents, while Chinese Taipei cruised past Korea 3-0 (25-14, 25-17, 25-15) without much trouble. In...

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Vakifbank Istanbul clinch final spot with impressive win over Guangdong Evergrande

Zurich, Switzerland, October 12, 2013 – Vakifbank Istanbul claimed their 51th consecutive win by sweeping China’s Guangdong Evergrande in Saturday’s first semi-final clash at 2013 FIVB Women’s Club World Champs in Zurich, Switzerland. Giovanni Guidetti’s squad overpowered the Asian champions in straight sets 28-26, 25-15, 25-20. In Sunday’s gold medal match, the Turks will take on the winner of Volero Zurich versus Unilever Volei from Brazil. Ting...

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I am proud of my team, says Istanbul captain Gözde

Zurich, Switzerland, October 12, 2013 – European champions Vakifbank Istanbul booked their ticket for Sunday’s gold medal match at 2013 FIVB Women’s Club World Champs by defeating Guangdong Evergrande in straight sets (28-26, 25-15, 25-20). It was a dramatic, high-class duel, especially in the first set. Vakifbank Istanbul coach Giovanni Guidetti: “It was a tough match today with China playing much better than in their pool games. Nevertheless,...

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Unilever Volei book second final ticket by sweeping host Volero Zurich

Zurich, Switzerland, October 12, 2013 – Unilever Volei secured the second final ticket by sweeping host Volero Zurich in straight sets 25-23, 25-20, 25-16. The Brazilians take on Vakifbank Istanbul in Sunday’s gold medal match (17.00 local time) of the 2013 FIVB Women’s Club World Championship in Zurich, Switzerland. Zurich and Guangdong Evergrande battle for bronze (14.00). Sarah Pavan scored 18 points for Unilever Volei while middle blockers...

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The first set was fundamental for our victory, says Unilever captain Fofão

Zurich, Switzerland, October 12, 2013 – The South American champions from Unilever Volei proved too strong for host Volero Zurich in Saturday's second semi-final at 2013 FIVB Women’s Club World Championship in Zurich, Switzerland. The team of coach Bernardinho dashed Volero’s hopes for a gold medal match ticket in front of their home crowd.  Unilever Volei coach Bernardo Rocha de Rezende: “We forced Zurich to commit many errors. Brankica...

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