Volleyball Nations League 2020 - News - Volleyball Nations League 2021

08/04/2021

Netherlands release long list for 2021 Women's VNL

Most players from 2019 squad return to action after a year away

08/04/2021

Kim leads Korea's 18-player squad

Stefano Lavarini names veterans and new faces to join his team this season

07/04/2021

Thaisa bids farewell to national team

Two-time Olympic champion and 2020-21 Superliga MVP ends 14 years with Brazil

03/04/2021

Brazil announce first call-ups for 2021

11 female and four male players will begin preparations next week

01/04/2021

Parubets recovers well ahead of national team season

Russia's scoring machine is out since November

22/03/2021

Gabi Guimaraes

Always smiling, always jumping high with her famous run-up and swing

16/03/2021

Naz Aydemir: Making a sporting family proud

Turkish setter upholding traditions that span countries and sports

12/03/2021

Italy to host VNL 2021 in secure bubble

Competition format and schedule also announced

08/03/2021

It is a privilege to play with Maja Ognjenovic

The formidable Serbian setter has won a lot, but plans for more

06/03/2021

Guidetti stays on in Turkey until 2024

The Italian coach extends contract for four more years

05/03/2021

Louisa Lippmann

Read about the German standout

03/03/2021

Thaisa: A special relationship

Middle blocker Thaisa and coach Ze Roberto go back a long way

27/02/2021

Thailand’s Next Generation: Thatdao Nuekjang

Thatdao takes the spotlight in this series

26/02/2021

Natalia still developing, still growing

The Brazilian outside hitter on being prepared

24/02/2021

Araki to lead Japan women's team in 2021

The Olympic Games hosts aim for the podium in Tokyo

23/02/2021

Larson Unlimited

A true all-rounder on and off the court

17/02/2021

Milena Rasic, the kid who never gave up

The story of the middle with a killer instinct

10/02/2021

Joanna Wolosz – Leading from the front for club and nation

Building on a Club World Championship title in 2019

05/02/2021

Kim Hill relishes finest moments in career

USA outside hitter looks back at an incredible adventure

04/02/2021

Eda Erdem: Captain of all trades

At the helm on court, at sea, in life

02/02/2021

Bethania de la Cruz: Success everywhere she goes

The Dominican drives her national team and clubs to glory over the last decade

26/01/2021

Secure bubble concept approved for VNL 2021

The concept is approved by the VNL Council

24/01/2021

No match is too big for Sheilla

The opposite’s history blends with Brazil’s biggest wins

23/01/2021

Roster 100: Paola Egonu

At 22, her star is still rising

22/01/2021

Malwina Smarzek – Poland’s future starring in the present

Leading club and country with new challenges ahead

22/01/2021

Nootsara & friends

Guess who joins the Thai volleyball setter in this quiz

15/01/2021

Kim the Korean idol

How well do you know the Korean superstar?

08/01/2021

Kim Yeon Koung: The one and only

One of the hardest working players, her successes long heralded by all

06/01/2021

Erika Araki: A woman of many hats

Japan's Erika Araki always gives her best in whatever role she is given

05/01/2021

Nootsara pushing her skills to the limit

Nootsara Tomkom shares why she is not the typical setter

04/01/2021

Ding Xia - Ready to help China to more glory

The four years between 2015 and 2019 illustrate the importance of Ding Xia for China

28/12/2020

Boskovic - born to play volleyball

The young Serbian star’s journey to the top of the world

20/12/2020

Brenda Castillo: showing the value of defence

The libero takes the Dominican Republic into the volleyball elite

19/12/2020

Lippmann, Kampa receive Germany awards

Named 'Players of the Year' for 2020

18/12/2020

Monica De Gennaro inspires victory from defeat

An unsatisfactory result at the Rio Olympics serves as the driving force

27/11/2020

De La Cruz set to join new American league

The veteran Dominican outside hitter will be one of the faces of the recently-created tournament

28/09/2020

Jordan Larson

Get to know USA national team outside hitter Jordan Larson

25/09/2020

Dominican Republic showcased

Relive highlights from the 2016 FIVB Volleyball World Grand Prix

23/09/2020

Dominicans resume training ahead of next year’s Olympics

Coach Marcos Kwiek is leading training at the Juan Pablo Duarte Olympic Park in Santo Domingo

08/09/2020

Brazil coaches look ahead to 2021 VNL

Read what Brazil's coaches have to say about their preparations for next year.

31/08/2020

Paola Egonu

Read about Italy's star opposite in this edition of Player of the Week

26/08/2020

Martinez sisters together at Praia Clube

Dominican Republic stars Jineiry and Brayelin will be at the helm when Dentil Praia Clube begin their season.

22/08/2020

Spotlight on Wilavan Apinyapong

Get to know Thailand’s Fab Five

21/08/2020

Jaqueline stays with Osasco for another season

The two-time Olympic champion looks forward to an exciting season in Brazil.

20/08/2020

Serbian star Tijana Malesevic ends career

“No one knows what the next day will bring. Maybe I will decide to coach kids or engage in sports management…”

19/08/2020

Mazzanti set to hit the road

The Italy women's head coach sets out on journey around the South European country.

17/08/2020

Kim Yeon Koung

Korea's star outside hitter is Volleyball World's Player of the Week

06/08/2020

Irina Koroleva both focused and emotional

The 28-year-old middle blocker speaks about the last few months in this interview with the Russian national team's social media channels.

03/08/2020

Nataliya Goncharova

Get to know the Russian opposite with a fondness for fishing

09/07/2020

Tandara returns home for fourth stint with Osasco

Osasco, Brazil, July 9, 2020 – Tandara Caixeta has played in 11 different clubs during her career, but there’s just one place she learned to call home during that time. And the 31-year-old opposite will be back with the club during the 2020-2021 season after returning to Osasco for a fourth stint with the team.

09/07/2020

Setter Niverka Marte believes in communication

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, July 9, 2020 – Good communication is one of the most indispensable tools for a setter to be successful in the game of volleyball, and Dominican Republic star Niverka Marte has taken that fact very seriously ... literally.

06/07/2020

Player of the Week: Ding Xia

Lausanne, Switzerland, July 6, 2020 - Ding Xia has been setting up China for triumphs for over half a decade, helping her team's top scorers bring the points and keeping opponents guessing where the next attack is coming from.

18/06/2020

Bulgarian Lionesses start preparations for summer 2021

Plovdiv, Bulgaria, June 18, 2020 – Twenty-one of the 24 players on this summer’s Bulgarian women's national team roster are already in training for next year’s competitions.

15/06/2020

Player of the Week: Sarina Koga

Lausanne, Switzerland, June 15, 2020 - In a country famous for exceptional and often spectacular defending, Sarina Koga stands out as one of the leading attackers of Japan's national team and of her club of NEC Red Rockets. Wherever she plays, she creates havoc in opponents' defences and just keeps on bringing in the points.

11/06/2020

‘I’m back’: Kim confirms return to Korean League

Lausanne, Switzerland, June 11, 2020 – “I’m back,” Korean volleyball superstar Kim Yeon-Koung announced at a press conference on Wednesday to confirm she will rejoin her former club Heungkuk Life Pink Spiders in the Korean League as she continues to pursue her ultimate dream of winning an Olympic medal.

09/06/2020

Canadian rising star Van Ryk eager for improvement

Ottawa, Canada, June 9, 2020 – New experiences are an important element in the development process of any professional athlete and Canadian opposite Kiera Van Ryk is trying to make the most of the opportunities she has had and will continue to have in the early years of her young career.

05/06/2020

World champs Serbia stoked to be in training again

Belgrade, Serbia, June 5, 2020 – After a long break imposed by the coronavirus pandemic, the reigning world and European champions are back in training. The national federation of Serbia has called up 40 players to give them a chance to get together, work on fitness and prepare for the next club season.

01/06/2020

Player of the week: Eda Erdem

Lausanne, Switzerland, June 1, 2020 - Turkey's formidable middle blocker Eda Erdem has been leading her country's national team and her club of Fenerbahce Istanbul for a decade now, playing a critical role in both teams' international and domestic successes.

29/05/2020

The Iron Hammer - A documentary on Lang Ping’s success story

Lausanne, Switzerland, May 29, 2020 – Look out for The Iron Hammer, a documentary about Lang Ping’s amazing success story in volleyball.

27/05/2020

Live with Lauren Carlini: Watch all five sessions

Lausanne, Switzerland, May 27, 2020 – United States setter Lauren Carlini gave us the lowdown on different aspects of volleyball and answered questions from fans in five Facebook Live sessions in April and May.

21/05/2020

Kim's personal take on Haikyu!!

Lausanne, Switzerland, May 21, 2020 - Korea superstar Kim Yeon Koung has taken to YouTube again to present her own personal take on an animated clip of the highly popular Haikyu!!, as she explores the actions featured and explains how things would work in real-life volleyball.

18/05/2020

Player of the Week: Onuma Sittirak

Lausanne, Switzerland, May 18, 2020 - Onuma Sittirak has been leading Thailand's national team for a full decade now, establishing herself as a necessary member of the squad and thrilling fans whenever she takes to the courts.

16/05/2020

Sloetjes takes break, aims to come back stronger than ever

The Dutch opposite makes the announcement on her Instagram account

15/05/2020

Live with Lauren - Professional volleyball

Lausanne, Switzerland, May 15, 2020 – United States setter Lauren Carlini joined us on Facebook Live to discuss professional volleyball and answer your questions. Watch the video and don't miss a surprise visit by Michelle Bartsch-Hackley.

12/05/2020

Gabi: "My big dream is an Olympic medal"

Lausanne, May 12, 2020 - "My big dream is an Olympic medal and every day when I practice I think about this," said Brazil international Gabi Guimaraes in a Facebook Live session on Monday. Last week she had been named 'Player of the Week' and featured across the FIVB's website and social media channels.

11/05/2020

Dani Lins targets Brazil national team return

Sao Paulo, Brazil, May 11, 2020 – Dani Lins wasn’t a part of Brazil’s national team roster during the 2019 international season, but the setter is working her way back into it. A London 2012 Olympic champion, the 35-year-old veteran feels ready to help the team again after a year away.

08/05/2020

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