Tag: Volleyball
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Dutch Volleyball Star Denied Australian Visa Over Historic Rape Conviction
Background: The case and its legal trajectory A Dutch Olympic volleyball player, Steven van de Velde, has had his visa for Australia denied amid a longstanding criminal record that dates back to a 2014 incident in the United Kingdom. In 2016, the athlete, then 21, pleaded guilty to three counts of raping a 12-year-old girl…
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Dutch volleyballer denied Australian visa over rape conviction
Australian visa denial blocks Dutch volleyball player from World Championships A Dutch Olympic volleyball player has been denied a visa to Australia to compete in the Beach Volleyball World Championships in Adelaide, South Australia. The decision comes amid ongoing scrutiny of foreign athletes with criminal records seeking entry to compete at international events on Australian…
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Dutch Volleyball Player Denied Australian Visa Over Child Rape Conviction
Background: A Former Olympic Volleyball Player Under Scrutiny A Dutch Olympic volleyball player, Steven van de Velde, has faced a visa denial to Australia in the run-up to the Beach Volleyball World Championships in Adelaide. The decision comes after the 31-year-old’s past criminal conviction for the rape of a 12-year-old girl more than a decade…
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UB, ICC Spikers Rout UCAL Rivals to Open Title-Retention Bid in Style
Opening Day Dominance Sets the Tone for 2025 PG Flex-UCAL Season 8 The 2025 PG Flex-UCAL Season 8 got off to a blazing start on Tuesday, October 14, as University of Batangas (UB) and Immaculada Concepcion College (ICC) announced their intent to defend their titles with convincing victories at the UB Millennium Gym in Batangas…
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PG Flex-UCAL Season 8 Opens With Thunderous Volleyball Wins
Season 8 Kicks Off With Commanding Wins in Batangas The 2025 PG Flex-UCAL Season 8 got off to a blazing start on Tuesday, October 14, as the University of Batangas (UB) and Immaculada Concepcion College (ICC) set the tone for what promises to be a thrilling title-retention race. The opening-day action unfolded at the UB…
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UB, ICC spikers rout UCAL rivals to open title-retention bids in style
Opening Day Sparks Debut in PG Flex-UCAL Season 8 The 2025 PG Flex-UCAL Season 8 kicked off with a bang at the UB Millennium Gym in Batangas City, as two powerhouse programs set a confident tone for their title-retention bids. University of Batangas (UB) and Immaculada Concepcion College (ICC) showcased depth, precision, and the sort…
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PVL Showdown: Akari Tops Creamline in Five-Set Thriller as Paat Returns for ZUS
Akari Breaks Creamline’s Streak in a Five-Set Classic The Premier Volleyball League delivered another drama-filled chapter as the Akari Chargers finally defeated the Creamline Cool Smashers in a historic 10th meeting. In a razor-thin five-set battle at the City of Dasmariñas Arena in Cavite, Akari edged Creamline 23-25, 25-23, 30-28, 23-25, 15-12 on Saturday, October…
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Akari Upsets Creamline in PVL Thriller as Paat Returns
Akari Breaks Creamline’s Winning Streak in a Five-Set Classic The Philippine Volleyball League delivered another chapter of drama as the Akari Chargers turned the table on the Creamline Cool Smashers in a neck-and-neck, five-set encounter at the City of Dasmariñas Arena in Cavite. The October 11 showdown marked the first time Akari toppled Creamline in…
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Akari Upsets Creamline in Five: Paat Returns, ZUS Coffee Keeps Momentum
Historic Five-Set Thriller Sees Akari Edge Creamline in Dasmariñas In a landmark PVL showdown, the Akari Chargers finally toppled the Creamline Cool Smashers in their 10th meeting, escaping 23-25, 25-23, 30-28, 23-25, 15-12 at the City of Dasmariñas Arena in Cavite. The dramatic win marks a watershed moment for Akari as they snapped a long,…
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Akari Stuns Creamline in Five-Set Thriller to Claim First-Ever Win Over Cool Smashers
Akari Breaks Through Against Creamline in a Dramatic Five-Set Victory In a standout moment for the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Reinforced Conference, Akari sealed a memorable 23-25, 25-23, 30-28, 23-25, 15-12 win over defending champions Creamline Cooler Smashers at the City of Dasmariñas Arena. The result marked Akari’s first-ever franchise victory against the Cool Smashers,…