Funding ends for GB volleyballers
The British women’s indoor and men’s beach volleyball teams face their first days without any public funding, casting a doubt over their involvement in the London 2012 Olympics.
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The British women’s indoor and men’s beach volleyball teams face their first days without any public funding, casting a doubt over their involvement in the London 2012 Olympics.
Public funding for Great Britain’s women’s volleyball team and men’s beach team will cease from 1 October, leaving their London Olympic hopes in doubt.
The Great Britain women’s volleyball team embark on a 272-mile bike ride to raise the £250,000 necessary to keep their 2012 Olympic dream alive.
The Great Britain volleyball team will continue to train in Sheffield in the lead up to the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Britain’s men’s coach Harry Brokking signs a two-year deal at Greek A League club Iraklis to help the British Volleyball Federation’s finances.