The second day of the volleyball competition at South Paris Arena 1 was a thriller as more high-profile guests came to join the celebrations and excitement
Tennis legend and one of the most decorated athletes of all time, Novak Djokovic, made a notable appearance, attending to support Serbia’s men’s team in their highly anticipated match against France. As he and his family were presented with the souvenir volleyballs, Djokovic’s joined the crowd in cheering at every thrilling moment, of which there were many, as fans got to watch a sporting hero off the court while their favourite teams battled fiercely on it.
Tennis superstar Novak Djokovic cheers on Serbia
After his visit yesterday, the President of Poland, Andrzej Duda, returned today to support Poland’s women’s team in their opening match against Japan. During the match, the President was gifted a souvenir volleyball, which almost exactly replicates those being used on the field of play in Paris.
The President of Poland, Andrzej Duda, cheers on Poland’s women’s side with volleyball in hand
Also present at the match-up between France and Serbia were Nenad Lalović, President of United World Wrestling and IOC Executive Board member, and IOC Member Luis Mejia Oviedo. Their attendance was a fantastic demonstration of the Olympic Games as a global celebration of sport and both were seen to be soaking up the electric atmosphere.
IOC Executive Board Member and United World Wrestling President, Nenad Lalović watches on at the volleyball action
IOC Member Luis Mejia Oviedo (second to the left) joins FIVB 1st Vice-President and NORCECA President, Cristobal Marte Hoffiz (left) for the second day of volleyball at the Olympic Games)
The day wrapped up with a meeting between FIVB leadership and the President of Slovenia, Nataša Pirc Musar, ahead of Slovenia’s men’s team match against Canada.
President of Slovenia, Nataša Pirc Musar, is presented with a souvenir volleyball by the FIVB 2nd Executive Vice-President and CEV President. Aleksandar Boričić
The presence of these esteemed guests, alongside thousands of excited and passionate fans perfectly showcased the unifying power of sports on the global stage.
Bring on day three!
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