The Olympic numbers to keep an eye on in women's volleyball | 2021/07/23

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With the women's Olympic tournament at the delayed Tokyo 2020 Games set to begin on Sunday (following the men's start on Saturday), there's a wealth of records and performances setting the bar for players and teams. Here's what to look out for during the 38 matches that will culminate with the final on 8 August. The scoring record to beat is 37 points, which is what Brazil's Marianne 'Mari' Stei..

2021. 7. 26. 17:46

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Ten volleyball athletes shine as flag bearers in Tokyo | 2021/07/23

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Volleyball stars are among the chosen few to carry their national flag and the Olympic flag Volleyball was well represented among the list of flag bearers in the Parade of Nations at the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games on Friday. Volleyball athletes namely Maxim Mikhaylov of ROC, Zhu Ting of China, Bruno Rezende of Brazil, Prisilla Rivera of the Dominican Republic, Mercy Moim of..

2021. 7. 26. 17:36

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Kim Yeon Koung: The One And Only | 2021/01/08

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One of the hardest working players, her successes long heralded by all "Love, trust, soul, passion, star, hope, effort, dream, respect and one and only," said South Korean volleyball superstar Kim Yeon Koung on the words that come to mind to describe her and what she has stood for in the last 10 years. The one and only – a description which suits her to a T. “The experiences of the past 10 years..

2021. 2. 12. 15:47

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PLAYER OF THE WEEK: KIM YEON KOUNG | 2020/08/17

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Lausanne, Switzerland, August 17, 2020 - Kim Yeon Koung has been an integral part of the Korean national team for a good decade and a half, helping keep the side present in all major international competitions and even bringing back to her home country the coveted trophy of MVP from the London 2012 Olympic Games. But it's been mostly with the clubs that she's played for in Europe that the 32-yea..

2020. 8. 18. 00:09

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KIM'S PERSONAL TAKE ON HAIKYU!! | 2020/05/21

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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. The 32-year-old outside hitter, MVP of the London 2012 Olympic Games amongst numerous other individual and team awards, ..

2020. 5. 22. 22:03

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Kim and Bae dream of golden future for Korea | 2006/11/11

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Nagoya, Japan, November 11, 2006: The present is not too good for Korea, but the future is looking distinctly bright. Especially when their squad at the 2006 FIVB World Championships includes two players with dreams of winning a gold medal at the Olympic Games -- in London in 2012! By that time, Kim Yeon-Koung will be only 24 years old, and her close friend and former school mate Bae Yoo-Na will..

2020. 5. 18. 23:28

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KOREA CAPTURE THE OLYMPIC TICKET AFTER VICTORY OVER THAILAND | 2020/01/12

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Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, January 12, 2020 - Korea overcame a strong challenge from hosts Thailand to beat the recent SEA Games Champions 3-0 (25-22, 25-20, 25-20) in the final of the AVC Women’s Tokyo Volleyball Qualification tournament at Chatchai Hall in Nakhon Ratchasima on Sunday. Thailand player Pluemjit Thinkow said: “We have to accept the truth that there is a winner and loser in any ..

2020. 2. 7. 19:47

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LAVARINI: WE EXPECT MORE IN TEAM QUALITY | 2020/01/08

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Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, January 8, 2020 - Korea defeated Iran 3-0 (25-15, 25-9, 25-19) in their second match of the AVC Women’s Tokyo Volleyball Qualification tournament at Chatchai Hall in Nakhon Ratchasima on Wednesday. Korea head coach Stefano Lavarini said: "Of course we are happy to win the match, but I expect more in the team’s quality especially in blocking. We have yet to show the b..

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KIM – UNSTOPPABLE! | 2017/07/28

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Ostrava, Czech Republic, July 29, 2017 – From the middle of the third set on, Yeon Koung Kim was unstoppable, the Germans admitted after wasting a 2-0 lead to lose to Korea in the first Group 2 semifinal of FIVB Volleyball World Grand Prix 2017. Hong Sungjin, coach of Korea: "It was a difficult start for us in this match. We are still kind of tired from exhausting matches we played before this t..

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Eczacibasi claim ‘Clash of the Titans’ to clinch Spor Toto Champions Cup title | 2019/10/10

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Izmir, Turkey, October 10, 2019. The 2019-2020 domestic season started on Wednesday in Turkey with the Spor Toto Champions Cup, where Eczacibasi VitrA ISTANBUL secured a 3-2 victory (25-14, 25-21, 25-27, 20-25, 15-11) over their city rivals VakifBank. As many as 4,600 fans witnessed this showdown featuring two Volleyball powerhouses held at Atatürk - Vestel Venus Sports Complex in Izmir. Despite..

2019. 10. 12. 03:54

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KOREA ESCAPES LAST PLACE THROUGH VICTORY OVER POLAND | 2019/06/21

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Boryeong, Korea, June 20, 2019 - Korea claimed a third victory in the 2019 women's FIVB Volleyball Nations League on Thursday in their final match in week 5 by defeating Poland 3-1. Poland captain Agnieszka Kakolewska: "In today’s game, players that previously did not have many chances to play were able to gain some experience on the court which was important for those players. Since our goal wa..

2019. 7. 23. 07:48

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KOREA CELEBRATE VICTORY AGAINST JAPAN | 2019/06/20

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Boryeong, Korea, June 19, 2019 - Korea celebrated defeating Asian rivals Japan in the 2019 women's FIVB Volleyball Nations League pool in Boryeong on Wednesday. Japan player Sarina Koga: "I feel disappointed looking back at the match today as we had many opportunities to score a point, yet we were unable to utilize those chances properly. The Korean players had a very fast tempo, which made it v..

2019. 7. 23. 07:48

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KIM YEON-KOUNG EMBRACES COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE | 2019/04/21

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Lausanne, Switzerland, April 21, 2019 – Korean national team and Eczacibasi VitrA Istanbul star Kim Yeon-Koung sat down with fivb.com to talk about embracing her role as leader in the national team, learning from her overseas experience and helping to develop her country’s next generation of players. The 31-year-old is a fan favourite not only because she is a top player, but also because she is..

2019. 7. 23. 02:08

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KIM'S COMPOSURE HELPS KOREA OVERCOME THAILAND AND END LOSING SKID | 2018/06/05

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Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, June 5, 2018 - Kim Yeon Koung showcased her impeccable leadership skills to ensure Korea overcame a tenacious Thailand on Tuesday and end a four-game losing streak in the FIVB Volleyball Nations League. The inspirational Korean captain was the standout performer in her team's 3-1 (25-16, 25-18, 20-25, 26-24) victory over hosts Thailand, who continue to sit near the f..

2019. 7. 22. 12:50

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KOREA DEFEAT THAILAND IN THRILLING GAME | 2018/06/05

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Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, June 5, 2018 - Kim Yeon Koung lifted Korea’s morale to end a four-game losing streak and defeat a gutsy Thailand 3-1 (25-16, 25-18, 20-25, 26-24) in the inaugural Volleyball Nations league on Tuesday night. Korea captain Kim Yeon Koung said: “We played good in the first two sets but in the third set we committed too many errors. It was a tough game. Thailand’s combin..

2019. 7. 22. 12:50

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BRILLIANT KIM GUIDES CONFIDENT KOREA TO RARE WIN OVER RUSSIA | 2018/05/23

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Suwon, South Korea, May 23, 2018 - Another standout performance from Kim Yeon Koung guided Korea to a rare triumph over Russia as the hosts notched their fourth straight victory of the FIVB Volleyball Nations League on Wednesday. The inspirational captain was at her brilliant best throughout the Pool 6 encounter, particularly during the tense third set, as she led Korea to a convincing 3-0 (25-1..

2019. 7. 22. 12:50

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KIM INSPIRES KOREA TO DAZZLE HOME FANS | 2018/05/22

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Suwon, South Korea, May 22, 2018,- Kim Yeon Koung showcased her impeccable leadership to inspire Korea to a thrilling comeback victory over Germany on Tuesday in front of a delighted home crowd. Kim dominated in all areas to ensure the hosts recovered from a slow start to overcome a gritty Germany in a 3-1 (23-25, 26-24, 25-16, 25-16) win to start the second phase of the FIVB Volleyball Nations ..

2019. 7. 22. 12:49

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KOREA STUN CHINA 3-0 AFTER KIM AND LEE COMBINE FOR 32 POINTS | 2018/05/17

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Ningbo, China, May 17, 2018 - Yeon Koung Kim and Jaeyeong Lee combined for 32 points as Korea pulled off a stunning 3-0 (25-15, 25-15, 25-13) victory over China on the third night of the inaugural women's FIVB Volleyball Nations League on Thursday. The two heavy hitters each finished with 16 points with captain Kim making 13 spikes, two blocks and an ace and Lee racking up 14 kills from 33 swing..

2019. 7. 22. 12:49

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AMAZING KIM STEERS KOREA TO THRILLING 5-SET COMEBACK OVER DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | 2018/05/16

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Ningbo, China, May 16, 2018 - Kim Yeon Koung delivered a masterclass display of power and precision to lead Korea to a nailbiting 3-2 (26-24, 25-27, 21-25, 25-14, 15-12) win over the Dominican Republic in the second round of the inaugural women's FIVB Volleyball Nations League on Wednesday. Desperate to get her team back in the winner's circle after losing their opening match against Belgium 24 ..

2019. 7. 22. 12:49

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ADJUSTMENTS KEY TO KOREAN WIN - KIM YEON KOUNG | 2018/05/16

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Ningbo, China, May 16, 2018 – Korea captain Kim Yeon Koung thought that the team’s change in tactics and learning from Tuesday’s defeat to Belgium helped them win their five-set match against the Dominican Republic at the Volleyball Nations League on Wednesday. Korea coach Kim Haewon: Our blocking today was better than yesterday. Last night, we also discussed our performance on service, so today..

2019. 7. 22. 12:48

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