VolleyBar61# : Monday August 10, 2026

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Welcome to the first weekly edition of VolleyBar following our (second) weekend exception!

In Italy, former setter Marco Falaschi has taken on a new role just a few months after bringing his playing career to an end, becoming the new team manager of Verona Volley.
“I immediately felt the Club’s trust and all the enthusiasm surrounding the team. I am ready to give my full commitment and dedication as I begin this new chapter in the best possible way,” he said in the club’s official statement.

In Poland, young the 19-year-old Polish opposite Marcel Kiciński joins Cuprum Stilon Gorzów.
The new player has been part of Gdańsk’s volleyball scene for several years, and during the 2024/25 season, he represented SMS PZPS Spała, while previously playing for Trefl Gdańsk’s youth teams.

In Romania, Mateusz Jóźwik returns to CS Rapid București.
The 30-year-old outside hitter played for Rapid during the first part of the 2025/26 season before joining Al Muharraq.

At international level, Argentina completed an unbeaten campaign at the South American Men’s Volleyball Cup by defeating Brazil 3-2 (21:25, 25:21, 20:25, 25:20, 15:10) in a dramatic final in Cochabamba at the José Casto Méndez Coliseum, bringing five days of continental competition to a close.
Brazil captain Maicon Dos Santos produced a match-high 24 points, but Argentina found the decisive edge in the fifth set, led by Iñaki Ramos who recorded 23 points.
Colombia secured the bronze medal after beating Chile in straight sets, 25:23, 27:25, 25:22. Miguel Ángel Martínez “Armaranto” scored 20 points and ended the competition as its leading scorer with 97 points overall.
Hosts Bolivia took fifth place with a 3-1 victory over Venezuela. After losing the opening set 18-25, they responded with three consecutive wins, 25-22, 25-23 and 25-23 with 19 points from Pablo Choque.
Peru finished seventh after defeating Paraguay 3-0 (25:18, 25:18, 25:17), with Leonel Despaigne scoring 11 points.
Argentina topped the final standings ahead of Brazil and Colombia, followed by Chile, Bolivia, Venezuela, Peru and Paraguay.

Australia Dominate Oceania!
The Volleyroos have dominated the Oceania Volleyball Zonal Championships in Guam, clinching gold in both the men’s and women’s competitions!
With their victories, both Australian teams have officially qualified for the 2027 AVC Volleyball Cup.

Strong Group Athletics Chairman Frank Lao has been elected as the new President of the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF).

Joining him in the new leadership are:
• President: Frank Lao
• Vice President: Atty. Don Kapuna
• Secretary-General: Donaldo Caringal
• Auditor: Atty. Wharton Chan
• Board of Trustees:
AVC President Ramon “Tats” Suzara
Sienna Olaso
Francis Chad Salimbangon
Carmela Gamboa
Rustico Camangian
Mohamad Bernan Jr.
Jonas Cabochan

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