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Celebrating a Legend: Jenny Lang Ping Honoured by IOC

InstaVolley — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:28:37 +0000

Chinese volleyball icon Jenny Lang Ping has been awarded the prestigious IOC Coaches Lifetime Achievement Award at a ceremony in Lausanne. A trailblazer in the sport, Lang’s Olympic journey spans over 40 years, from leading China to gold as a player in 1984 to making history as the first person to win Olympic gold as […]

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Scandicci Capture Historic First World Club Title in São Paulo

InstaVolley — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:09:07 +0000

Savino Del Bene Scandicci made history by winning their first-ever FIVB Volleyball Women’s Club World Championship, defeating defending champions Prosecco Doc Imoco Conegliano 3–1 (30–28, 25–19, 21–25, 25–23) in the 2025 final held in São Paulo. The Italian club, founded in 2012, completed a near-flawless campaign, dropping only one set throughout the tournament while overcoming […]

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Erik Shoji Comes Out as Queer, Earning Widespread Support and Recognition

InstaVolley — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 20:30:12 +0000

The captain of the U.S. men’s national volleyball team, Erik Shoji, has publicly come out as queer. He shared the news through a video reel posted on both TikTok and Instagram, where he has a combined following of more than 1.6 million. The announcement was met with an outpouring of support and encouragement. Widely regarded […]

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End of an Era: Joanna Wołosz Says Goodbye to Polish national team

InstaVolley — Wed, 28 May 2025 03:53:02 +0000

A bittersweet moment for Polish volleyball fans — Joanna Wołosz, the longtime captain and heart of the team, has officially confirmed that she won’t be coming back to the national squad. She had planned to retire after the Paris Olympics , and now it’s certain: her journey with the national team has come to an […]

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Global Volleyball Stars Unite at KYK Invitational 2025 This Weekend

InstaVolley — Fri, 16 May 2025 07:58:07 +0000

The world’s top volleyball all-stars are set to gather for the KYK Invitational 2025, an exciting event hosted by the KYK Foundation, chaired by legendary player Kim Yeon-koung (37). This star-studded showcase will take place over two days, heating up the weekend with world-class action. The main event kicks off on May 17th at the […]

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Loyal to Her Roots: Markova Chooses Russia Over Turkey!

InstaVolley — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 06:09:24 +0000

Russian new star player, Marina Markova joins the Russian National Team for the first time!The powerful outside hitter has been officially called up to represent Russia, now led by new head coach Konstantin Ushakov. Previously media reported that Turkey offered Markova for naturalization. Markova said in an interview that she has turned down the offer […]

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Igor Gorgonzola NOVARA Crowned CEV Volleyball Cup Champions 2025

InstaVolley — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 08:41:15 +0000

Igor Gorgonzola NOVARA secured the CEV Volleyball Cup title with a commanding 3-0 (30-28, 25-17, 28-26) victory over CS Volei Alba BLAJ in the second-leg final. Having won the first leg 3-1, the Italian team needed just two sets to clinch the championship but dominated the match to seal the trophy in straight sets. The […]

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Sullivan chosen to succeed Kiraly as head coach of the USA women’s team.

Rico Ma — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 03:55:00 +0000

USA Volleyball announced on Monday that former USA men’s national team libero Erik Sullivan will take over as head coach of the women’s national team, replacing the legendary Karch Kiraly. Sullivan brings international experience from his playing days, having been part of the national team from 1998 to 2004 and competing in the Sydney 2000 […]

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Arina Fedorovtseva Leaves Shanghai Bright Ubest

Rico Ma — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 06:17:19 +0000

Arina Fedorovtseva has officially parted ways with her Chinese club, Shanghai Bright Ubest, due to the club’s failure to meet its contractual obligations. During her time with the team, Arina showcased exceptional skill and professionalism, and she extended her gratitude to her fans, teammates, and coaching staff for their support. However, the circumstances made it […]

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Zoran Terzić as the head coach of the Serbian women’s national team until 2028

InstaVolley — Sun, 29 Dec 2024 04:27:31 +0000

The Serbian Volleyball Federation has officially appointed Zoran Terzić as the head coach of the Serbian women’s national team, a role he will hold until the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Terzić, who is Serbia’s most accomplished volleyball coach, has steered the team to remarkable successes over the past two decades, securing 20 medals […]

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