Over the past week, several significant events have unfolded in the world of volleyball:
International Competitions:
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FIVB Boys’ U17 World Championship: Iran clinched the gold medal by defeating France in a four-set final. Iran’s captain, Sina Hazrati, was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player. (en.volleyballworld.com)
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AVC Women’s Volleyball Continental Championship: Thailand secured their fourth Asian title by overcoming host nation China in a five-set thriller. This victory also earned Thailand a spot in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. (fivb.com)
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NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship: Canada achieved a historic double by winning their first continental title in Santo Domingo, thereby qualifying for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. (fivb.com)
College Volleyball:
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AVCA First Serve Tournament: The 2026 NCAA women’s volleyball season commenced with the AVCA First Serve event in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from August 21-24. Eight top-ranked teams participated, including No. 8 Texas A&M, No. 7 Louisville, No. 6 Wisconsin, and No. 3 Kentucky. (ncaa.com)
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University of Hawai’i’s Season Opener: The Rainbow Wahine, under new head coach Joshua Walker, began their season by hosting the Hawaiian Airlines Wahine Volleyball Classic from August 28-30 at Bankoh Arena. (hawaiiathletics.com)
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K-State Volleyball Broadcast Schedule: Kansas State University announced its 2026 broadcast schedule, featuring matches on ESPN2 and FS1, with all home and Big 12 games available on ESPN+. (kstatesports.com)
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Duke University’s Season Opener: Duke volleyball kicked off their 2026 season with matches against Coastal Carolina and Queens University of Charlotte on August 28 and 29, respectively, in Conway, South Carolina. (goduke.com)
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Ole Miss Volleyball Invitational: The University of Mississippi hosted the Ole Miss Volleyball Invitational from August 28-30, featuring teams such as Southeastern Louisiana, Northern Arizona, and LMU. (olemisssports.com)
These events highlight the dynamic and competitive nature of volleyball across various levels and regions.
