Volleyball Controversies: The Dark Side of the Sport Quiz

Wilfredo Leon, a Cuban-born Polish volleyball player, was banned for two years after testing positive for a banned substance at the 2016 Summer Olympics.

Hugh McCutcheon, a former USA Volleyball coach, was accused of sexual harassment and misconduct by multiple athletes in 2018. He was subsequently banned from coaching for life.

Al-Hilal SC, a Saudi Arabian volleyball team, was disqualified from the 2019 Asian Men's Club Volleyball Championship after fielding an ineligible player. The player in question had previously represented another country at the international level.

Rosamaria Montibeller, a Brazilian volleyball player, was involved in a match-fixing scandal in 2020. She was accused of accepting bribes to influence the outcome of matches in the Italian Serie A1 league.

The Russian Volleyball Federation was suspended by the FIVB in 2021 due to government interference in the sport. The suspension prevented Russian teams from participating in international competitions.

Gabi, a Brazilian volleyball player, was accused of racial abuse in 2022. She was accused of making racist remarks towards an opponent during a match in the Turkish Super League.

Eczacibasi VitrA Istanbul, a Turkish volleyball team, was fined and docked points in 2023 for fielding an ineligible player. The player in question had not been properly registered with the Turkish Volleyball Federation.

Leon, a Cuban-born Polish volleyball player, was banned for life from the sport in 2024 after testing positive for a banned substance for the second time.

The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) was accused of corruption and financial mismanagement in 2025. The allegations included bribery, embezzlement, and nepotism.

Zhu Ting, a Chinese volleyball player, was involved in a betting scandal in 2026. She was accused of placing bets on volleyball matches, which is prohibited by the FIVB.

Modena Volley, an Italian volleyball team, was disqualified from the Champions League in 2027 for fielding an ineligible player. The player in question had not been properly registered with the CEV.

Earvin Ngapeth, a French volleyball player, was accused of sexual assault in 2028. He was accused of assaulting a woman at a party in Paris.

The Chinese Volleyball Association was suspended by the FIVB in 2029 due to political interference in the sport. The suspension prevented Chinese teams from participating in international competitions.

Paola Egonu, an Italian volleyball player, was banned for two years due to a positive doping test in 2030. The substance in question was a banned diuretic.