FIVB

Monday, October 13, 2014

October 13 President Graça praises "successful" World Championship Milan, Italy, October 13, 2014 – The success of the FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Championship 2014 is proof that the sport is heading in the right direction according to President Dr. Ary S. Graça F° as the competition concluded in Italy on Sunday. October 12 The United States are 2014 world champions Milan, Italy, October 12, 2014 – The United States of America are the new world champions! In front of 12,600 thrilled fans in Milan’s Mediolanum Forum, USA overpowered China 3-1 (27-25, 25-20, 16-25, 26-24) to claim their first FIVB World Championship title ever. It is a historic night for American volleyball, for this is their first ever title in a major FIVB competition. World No.1 Brazil clinch bronze in epic five-set battle October 13 FIVB selects Rosetta Stone to enhance communication among athletes and referees Milan, Italy, October 13, 2014 - Rosetta Stone Inc. and the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) announced a new partnership on Sunday that aims to break down language barriers that exist between athletes and referees in this global sport. October 12 Juliana/Antonelli clinch first gold at Xiamen Open Xiamen, China, October 12, 2014 – Juliana Felisberta Silva and Maria Antonelli from Brazil clinch their first gold together at the 2014 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Xiamen Open on Sunday. The $150,000 Xiamen Open is the third visit to China for the 2014 FIVB World Tour and the second consecutive year in Xiamen. France's Krou/Rowlandson go all the way to gold at the Xiamen Open