2012 OLYMPIC GAMES
The Road to London
For almost every athlete the Olympic Games is the pinnacle of their sport. To have the chance to perform in an Olympic arena is an honour not many sports men or women will ever have, so the desire to reach such an event is limitless.
In 2012 the Olympic Games return to London for the first time since 1948 as this historic city gets ready to host the biggest sporting event on the planet. Volleyball and Beach Volleyball will be there, with both events taking place in two of the capital's most famous landmarks.
Volleyball Australia will be seeking representation in the Men's Volleyball Event and the Mens and Womens Beach Volleyball Event. Click on one of the links below to follow the team's progression as they seek Olympic glory.
ONE SPORT, TWO DISCIPLINES
Olympic News
23.04.13 Volleyball's Funding Cut in Winning Edge Investment
Volleyball Australia has expressed its disappointment that it's funding has been cut by the Australian Sports Commission. The Commission cut 7 per cent, or about $200,000, from Volleyball Australia's annual budget.
"We're very...
19.04.13 Cook Selected for Volleyball Hall of Fame Class of 2013
HOLYOKE, Mass. (April 18, 2013) – The Volleyball Hall of Fame announced today the names of three volleyball legends who will be inducted as the Class of 2013 into its hallowed halls on Oct. 18 in Holyoke, Mass., the sport’s...
29.10.12 Jon Uriarte honoured as the 2012 Australian Volleyball Federation Coach of the Year
Australian Men’s Volleyball Team Head Coach Jon Uriarte capped off a successful 2012 with the Australian Volleyball Federation (AVF) awarding him the 2012 Joe Hiller Coach of the Year at their Annual Awards Dinner on Saturday...
29.08.12 VOLLEYROOS JUMP TO 11TH IN THE WORLD AFTER LONDON OLYMPICS SPIKE
The team now widely referred to as “The Volleyroos” – the Australian Men’s Indoor Volleyball Team may have missed the medal rounds at the London Olympics but they have landed a deserved consolation prize – a huge jump in the...
07.08.12 VOLLEYROOS END GAMES IN STYLE
Australia’s fairytale Olympic campaign has ended after a giant-killing 3-1 victory over world No. 3 seeds Poland this morning. Their slim men’s indoor volleyball quarter-finals hopes were left in the hands of Great Britain but...
