{"id":125448,"date":"2024-03-08T17:10:49","date_gmt":"2024-03-08T17:10:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/?p=125448"},"modified":"2024-03-08T17:10:49","modified_gmt":"2024-03-08T17:10:49","slug":"serving-up-equality-celebrating-women-in-volleyball","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/serving-up-equality-celebrating-women-in-volleyball\/","title":{"rendered":"SERVING UP EQUALITY: CELEBRATING WOMEN IN VOLLEYBALL"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><p><strong>The FIVB is leading the way in gender equality both on and off the court<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>On International Women\u2019s Day, the FIVB reaffirmed its commitment to championing gender equality on and off the court<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Volleyball stands out as the most gender-equal team sport globally<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Volleyball has equal interest from both women and men in playing volleyball sports, a gender-balanced fanbase, equal prize money and increasingly equal opportunities in the administration of the sport<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>By promoting gender equality within its sport and leadership bodies, volleyball aims to inspire broader societal changes<\/b><\/p>\n<p>As the world comes together to celebrate International Women\u2019s Day, the FIVB has highlighted some of many remarkable achievements of women in the world of volleyball and has reasserted its commitment to championing gender equality on and off the court.<\/p>\n<p>International Women\u2019s Day is a global celebration held annually on 8 March to honour the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women around the world. It serves as a reminder of the ongoing work to achieve gender equality across all areas, and the need to advocate for women\u2019s rights and empowerment.<\/p>\n<p>With equal interest from both women and men in playing volleyball, a gender-balanced fanbase, equal prize money and increasingly equal opportunities in the administration of the sport, volleyball stands out as the most gender-equal team sport globally.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Competitions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Across all major FIVB volleyball and beach volleyball competitions, female volleyball players receive equal prize money and compete under the same format as their male counterparts, emphasising the FIVB\u2019s efforts in continuing to champion equality in the sport. Importantly, these measures help to foster a sense of belonging within the volleyball community where players, coaches and fans alike feel heard, valued and respected, regardless of gender.<\/p>\n<p><i><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-125454\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ybmacobns4nee0t6ouhm-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ybmacobns4nee0t6ouhm-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ybmacobns4nee0t6ouhm-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ybmacobns4nee0t6ouhm-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ybmacobns4nee0t6ouhm-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ybmacobns4nee0t6ouhm-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ybmacobns4nee0t6ouhm-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ybmacobns4nee0t6ouhm-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ybmacobns4nee0t6ouhm-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ybmacobns4nee0t6ouhm-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ybmacobns4nee0t6ouhm-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ybmacobns4nee0t6ouhm-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ybmacobns4nee0t6ouhm-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ybmacobns4nee0t6ouhm-1320x880.jpeg 1320w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ybmacobns4nee0t6ouhm-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>The women\u2019s volleyball team from T\u00fcrkiye celebrate their victory at the 2023 VNL Finals<\/i><\/p>\n<p><strong>Equal Jersey<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In 2021, Volleyball World, the commercial entity for the sport, launched the world\u2019s first Equal Jersey campaign at the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) 2021 Finals. The ongoing campaign sees male and female players who share the same jersey number proudly wear each other\u2019s names on their jerseys. This initiative aims to celebrate the sport&#8217;s status as a global leader in gender equality.<\/p>\n<p><i><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-125451\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/GetImage.asmx_-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/GetImage.asmx_-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/GetImage.asmx_-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/GetImage.asmx_-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/GetImage.asmx_-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/GetImage.asmx_-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/GetImage.asmx_-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/GetImage.asmx_-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/GetImage.asmx_-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/GetImage.asmx_-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/GetImage.asmx_-1320x880.jpeg 1320w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/GetImage.asmx_-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/GetImage.asmx_.jpeg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Italian volleyball player, Paola Egonu, participating in the Equal Jersey campaign<\/i><\/p>\n<p><strong>The FIVB Board of Administration<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Off the court, the FIVB remains committed to promoting gender equality within its Board of Administration. By the FIVB World Congress 2024, the Constitution will require a minimum of eight female members, marking a significant step towards increased gender representation. This progressive change builds upon key decisions made in 2021 and 2022. Furthermore, the 2022 Congress passed a resolution mandating that each Confederation include at least one woman in its constitutional quota positions.<\/p>\n<p><i><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-125452\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/GetImage.asmx1_-300x169.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/GetImage.asmx1_-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/GetImage.asmx1_-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/GetImage.asmx1_-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/GetImage.asmx1_-580x326.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/GetImage.asmx1_-860x484.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/GetImage.asmx1_-1160x653.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/GetImage.asmx1_-500x281.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/GetImage.asmx1_-800x450.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/GetImage.asmx1_-1280x720.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/GetImage.asmx1_-1320x743.jpeg 1320w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/GetImage.asmx1_-600x338.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/GetImage.asmx1_.jpeg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>The FIVB Board of Administration following a meeting in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic in June 2023<\/i><\/p>\n<p><strong>FIVB Athletes\u2019 Commission<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Leading the way in equal gender representation is the FIVB\u2019s Athletes\u2019 Commission, which stands at the heart of the sport.<\/p>\n<p>In 2021, a retired Dutch beach volleyball player, Madelein Meppelink was elected as the Athletes\u2019 Commission President, and for the first time ever, was consequently appointed to the FIVB Board of Administration with full Board member rights. It is paramount that the sports\u2019 administration bodies are diverse and representative and that women are given an equal voice in the decision-making processes.<\/p>\n<p><i><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-125450\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/elvkcddl9iz5sfqeejhm-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/elvkcddl9iz5sfqeejhm-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/elvkcddl9iz5sfqeejhm-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/elvkcddl9iz5sfqeejhm-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/elvkcddl9iz5sfqeejhm-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/elvkcddl9iz5sfqeejhm-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/elvkcddl9iz5sfqeejhm-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/elvkcddl9iz5sfqeejhm-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/elvkcddl9iz5sfqeejhm-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/elvkcddl9iz5sfqeejhm-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/elvkcddl9iz5sfqeejhm-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/elvkcddl9iz5sfqeejhm-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/elvkcddl9iz5sfqeejhm-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/elvkcddl9iz5sfqeejhm-1320x880.jpeg 1320w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/elvkcddl9iz5sfqeejhm-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>FIVB Athletes\u2019 Commission President, Madelein Meppelink, competing at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020<\/i><\/p>\n<p><strong>Continental Confederations<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Further, two of the five serving FIVB Continental Confederation Presidents are female. Morocco\u2019s Bouchra Hajij and Indonesia\u2019s Rita Subowo hold the positions of President of the African and Asian Continental Confederations respectively, marking the first time ever that a woman has held either of these positions.<\/p>\n<p><i><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-125453\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Unknown-300x192.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Unknown-300x192.png 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Unknown-580x371.png 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Unknown-500x320.png 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Unknown-600x384.png 600w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Unknown.png 645w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Bouchra Hajij and Rita Subowo, President of the African and Asian Continental Confederations respectively, with FIVB President Dr Ary S. Gra\u00e7a F\u00b0<\/i><\/p>\n<p>Speaking about the importance of gender equality in the sport, FIVB President Dr Ary S. Gra\u00e7a F\u00b0 said:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cInternational Women\u2019s Day serves as a powerful reminder of the invaluable contributions and achievements of women in volleyball and beyond. Volleyball is a global sport with millions of participants and fans worldwide, and we are proud to be leading by example when it comes to gender equality. By further promoting gender equality within our sport and its leadership bodies, we hope that volleyball inspires broader societal changes where women and girls are given equal opportunities to excel.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>QUICK LINKS<\/p>\n<p>AVC Website: click <a href=\"http:\/\/www.asianvolleyball.net\/\">www.asianvolleyball.net<\/a><\/p>\n<p>AVC Facebook: click <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AsianVolleyballConfederation\">www.Facebook.com\/AsianVolleyballConfederation<\/a><\/p>\n<p>AVC Twitter: click: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/AsianVolleyball\">www.twitter.com\/AsianVolleyball<\/a><\/p>\n<p>AVC Instagram: click: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/avcvolley\/?hl=en\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/avcvolley\/?hl=en<\/a><\/p>\n<p>AVC Youtube: click: Asian Volleyball Confederation<\/p>\n<p>AVC WeChat: Asian Volleyball Confederation<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The FIVB is leading the way in gender equality both on and off the court &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; On International Women\u2019s Day, the FIVB reaffirmed its commitment to championing gender equality on&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":125449,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"pgc_sgb_lightbox_settings":"","_vp_format_video_url":"","_vp_image_focal_point":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[100,86],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-125448","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-slider","category-volleyball-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.3 - 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