The 2004 women's Olympic volleyball tournament was the eleventh edition of the event, organised by the world's governing body, the FIVB in conjunction with the International Olympic Committee. It was held at the Peace and Friendship Stadium located at the Faliro Coastal Zone Olympic Complex between 14 and 28 August 2004.
The FIVB Volleyball World Grand Prix was an annual women's volleyball competition created in 1993. The men's version of the competition was called World League. This event should not be confused with the other international volleyball competitions, the World Championship, the World Cup and the World Grand Champions Cup.
The Cuba women's national volleyball team was the first team to break the USSR's and Japan's domination in the world women's volleyball by winning the 1978 World Women's Volleyball Championship.
The 2006 Women's Pan-American Volleyball Cup was the fifth edition of the annual women's volleyball tournament, played by twelve countries from June 27 to July 8, 2006 in the Coliseo Roberto Clemente in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The event served as a qualifier for the 2007 World Grand Prix in Ningbo, PR China. The winner of each pool automatically advanced to the semi-finals and the teams placed in second and third met in crossed matches in the quarterfinals round.
The 2006 Men's Pan-American Volleyball Cup was the first edition of the annual men's volleyball tournament, played by seven countries from June 3 to June 12, 2006 in Tijuana and Mexicali, Mexico. The event served as a qualifier for the 2007 America's Cup in Brazil, where the top three teams will join the teams from Argentina and Brazil. The winner of each pool automatically advanced to the semi-finals and the teams placed in second and third met in crossed matches in the quarterfinals round.
The 2007 Women's Pan-American Volleyball Cup was the sixth edition of the annual women's volleyball tournament, played by twelve countries from June 19 to June 30, 2007 in Colima, Mexico. The intercontinental event served as a qualifier for the 2008 FIVB World Grand Prix in the Yokohama Arena in Yokohama, Japan. The winner of each pool automatically advanced to the semi-finals and the teams placed in second and third met in crossed matches in the quarterfinals round.
The 2005 Women's Pan-American Volleyball Cup was held from 8 to 19 June 2005 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. It was the fourth edition of the annual women's volleyball tournament and was attended by twelve countries. The intercontinental event served as a qualifier for the 2006 FIVB World Grand Prix.
The 2000 Volleyball America's Cup was the third edition of the annual men's volleyball tournament, played by six countries from North-, Central- and South America. The tournament was held from August 11 to August 20, 2000, in São Bernardo, Brazil.
The 2001 Volleyball America's Cup was the fourth edition of the annual men's volleyball tournament, played by six countries from North-, Central- and South America. The tournament was held from September 28 to October 7, 2001 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Zoila Barros Fernández is a retired Cuban female volleyball player, who played as a middle blocker. She was part of the Cuba women's national volleyball team On club level she played with Ciudad Deportiva La Habana.
The 2007 Men's NORCECA Volleyball Championship was the 20th edition of the Men's Continental Volleyball Tournament, played by eight countries from September 16 to September 21, 2007 in the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, United States.
The 2007 Women's NORCECA Volleyball Championship was the 20th edition of the Women's Continental Volleyball Tournament, played by eight countries from September 17 to September 22, 2007 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Cuba defeated the United States to conquer the gold medal and the Dominican Republic won the bronze medal over the hosts Canada. Cuban athlete Nancy Carrillo won the Most Valuable Player award.
The 2005 Women's NORCECA Volleyball Championship was the 19th edition of the Women's Continental Volleyball Tournament, played by eight countries from September 6 to September 11, 2005 in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. The United States won the event over Cuba and qualified for the 2005 Women's Volleyball Grand Champions Cup, later that year in Japan. Barbados and Trinidad & Tobago were the newcomers to this competition. The Dominican Republic won the bronze medal and Nancy Metcalf was awarded Most Valuable Player.
The 2002 Women's Pan-American Volleyball Cup was the first edition of the annual women's volleyball tournament, played by seven countries from Wednesday June 26 to Sunday June 30, 2002 in Tijuana, Mexico. The intercontinental event served as a qualifier for the 2003 FIVB World Grand Prix.
The 2003 Women's Pan-American Volleyball Cup was the second edition of the annual women's volleyball tournament, played by eight countries from Monday June 30 to Saturday July 5, 2003 in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico. The intercontinental event served as a qualifier for the 2004 FIVB World Grand Prix.
The 2008 Women's Pan-American Volleyball Cup was the seventh edition of the annual women's volleyball tournament, played by twelve countries from May 30 to June 7, 2008, in Mexicali and Tijuana, Mexico. The intercontinental event served as a qualifier for the 2009 FIVB World Grand Prix in Tokyo, Japan.
The 2003 Women's NORCECA Volleyball Championship was the 18th edition of the Women's Continental Volleyball Tournament, played by eight countries from September 13 to September 18, 2003 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The United States won the championship by defeating Cuba 3-0, and both teams qualified to the 2003 FIVB World Cup. The Dominican Republic won the bronze medal.
The FIVB World Grand Prix 2004 was the twelfth edition of the annual women's volleyball tournament, which is the female equivalent of the Men's Volleyball World League. The 2004 edition was played by twelve countries from July 9 to August 1, 2004, with the final round held in Reggio Calabria, Italy. Hosts Italy and the top five ranked teams after the preliminary rounds qualified for the last round.
The 2009 Women's Pan-American Volleyball Cup was the eighth edition of the annual women's volleyball tournament, played by eleven countries from June 24 to July 5, 2009 in Miami, Florida. The intercontinental event served as a qualifier for the 2010 FIVB World Grand Prix.
The 2009 Women's NORCECA Volleyball Championship was the 21st edition of the Women's Continental Volleyball Tournament, there eight countries competed from September 22 to September 27, 2009, in Bayamón, Puerto Rico. The top finisher qualified for the 2009 FIVB Women's World Grand Champions Cup in Japan.