On Monday, Turkey’s sports minister, Mehmet Kasapoglu, decreed the immediate suspension of all sports competitions in the country after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake devastated the nation. The tragedy, which also affected Syria, has already left more than 2,400 dead and thousands missing and injured. Shortly after the announcement of the stoppage of the Turkish Championship, […]
Tag: Volleyball
Volleyball: the migrant workers
Fog machines and fire shows have long been a popular means of entry-level ceremonies for professionals in volleyball as well. They provide beautiful pictures for television and for the audience, who are now allowed to come back to the arenas. It was the same on Wednesday evening, with a lot of hot air and milky […]
Beach volleyball: the provocateur
The beach volleyball world series tournament in Gstaad is a highlight in the calendar for many athletes. Alpine scenery, great atmosphere, at least in normal times, in the stands, cow bells ringing at more than 1000 meters above sea level. The three German national teams Laura Ludwig / Margareta Kozuch, Karla Borger / Julia Sude […]