Russia’s volleyball coach resigns due to heart problems

Vladimir Alekno, who led Russia to volleyball gold at the London Olympics, is leaving the national team due to heart problems.

December 29, 2012 21:38

Yaroslavl bids farewell to volleyball coach Ovchinnikov

The funeral of the Russian women’s volleyball coach, Sergey Ovchinnikov, who allegedly committed suicide after a poor Olympic display, took place in the Russian city of Yaroslavl.

September 06, 2012 14:36

Russian Paralympians under fire in London

Russia’s sitting volleyballers claim a gun shot was fired at the team’s bus while they were on their way to the stadium at the London Paralympics.

September 05, 2012 10:36

Suicide after Olympic failure? Russia’s volleyball coach found hanged in hotel

The head coach of Russia’s national women’s volleyball team was found hanged in his hotel room in Croatia, local media reported. The team’s lackluster performance at the London Olympics may be behind the alleged suicide.

August 29, 2012 10:33

Russia shock Brazil in Olympic volleyball final (PHOTOS)

Russian volleyball squad are the Olympic champions after a stunning comeback against favorites Brazil in the final of the London Games.

August 12, 2012 14:23

Teenager ends Russia’s Olympic taekwondo drought

Eighteen-year-old Aleksey Denisenko has clinched a narrow win over Australia's Safwan Khalil to claim Olympic bronze in the men's flyweight taekwondo competition.

August 08, 2012 22:03