{"id":135799,"date":"2024-11-16T13:47:13","date_gmt":"2024-11-16T13:47:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/?p=135799"},"modified":"2024-11-16T13:47:13","modified_gmt":"2024-11-16T13:47:13","slug":"reflection-and-celebration-dominate-the-first-day-of-the-39th-fivb-world-congress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/reflection-and-celebration-dominate-the-first-day-of-the-39th-fivb-world-congress\/","title":{"rendered":"REFLECTION AND CELEBRATION DOMINATE THE FIRST DAY OF THE 39TH FIVB WORLD CONGRESS"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><p><b>Delegates from nearly 200 National Federations have gathered in Porto, Portugal to honour President Dr Ary S. Gra\u00e7a F\u00b0\u2019s legacy and shape the future of volleyball<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The 39th FIVB World Congress officially commenced on Saturday with an inspiring opening speech from FIVB President Dr. Ary S. Gra\u00e7a F\u00b0. It marked one of his final addresses as the head of the global Volleyball Family.<\/p>\n<p><i><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-135800\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2-300x121.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2-300x121.png 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2-768x310.png 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2-580x234.png 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2-860x347.png 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2-500x202.png 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2-800x323.png 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Nearly 200 National Federations have gathered in Porto for the 39th World Congress<\/i><\/p>\n<p>President Gra\u00e7a, who has served as FIVB President for 12 years, received a glowing reception from the global Volleyball Family following his opening speech, which outlined his legacy under the mandate of \u201cInnovation and Opportunity.\u201d A special video message from IOC President Thomas Bach praised the growth of the sport during President Gra\u00e7a\u2019s tenure and highlighted the strength of the volleyball community.<\/p>\n<p><i><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-135801\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/3-300x199.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/3-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/3-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/3-580x386.png 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/3-860x572.png 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/3-500x332.png 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/3-800x532.png 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/3.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>IOC President Thomas Bach had high praise for FIVB President Dr Ary S. Gra\u00e7a F\u00b0 and the global Volleyball Family<\/i><\/p>\n<p>The President of the Portuguese Volleyball Federation and Portugal\u2019s Secretary of State for Sport also addressed the delegates, welcoming them to the region for the prestigious occasion.<\/p>\n<p>To find out more about these speeches, click on the links below!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fivb.com\/fivb-president-dr-ary-s-graca-f-opens-the-39th-world-congress-as-head-of-global-volleyball-family\/\"><i>fivb-president-dr-ary-s-graca-f-opens-the-39th-world-congress-as-head-of-global-volleyball-family<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fivb.com\/global-volleyball-family-celebrates-dr-ary-s-graca-f%E1%B5%92s-legacy-of-innovation-and-opportunity-at-world-congress\/\"><i>global-volleyball-family-celebrates-dr-ary-s-graca-f\u1d52s-legacy-of-innovation-and-opportunity-at-world-congress<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p>To watch the highlights of the day, click on the link below!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/YrWykj68DWQ\"><i>YrWykj68DWQ<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-135802\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/5-300x121.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/5-300x121.png 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/5-768x310.png 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/5-580x234.png 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/5-860x347.png 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/5-500x202.png 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/5-800x323.png 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/5.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Congress followed with a speech from the President of the Portuguese National Olympic Committee Dr Artur Lopes who discussed the power of sport in driving peace. He stated: \u201cOnly in sport and with sport can we achieve what we desire so much for our world\u2026peace.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He added; \u201cSport is a social good and that must be fully integrated.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><i><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-135803\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/6-300x200.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/6-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/6-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/6-580x387.png 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/6-860x574.png 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/6-500x334.png 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/6-800x534.png 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/6.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>President of the Portuguese National Olympic Committee Dr Artur Lopes reflected on the power of sport in bringing people together<\/i><\/p>\n<p>Following that, Executive Director of the FIVB Volleyball Foundation Elizaveta Bracht, FIVB General Director Fabio Azevedo, Volleyball Foundation Board Member and Secretary Charles Joye, and the FIVB Controller Olivier Zysset took to the stage to provide a comprehensive update on the work the Foundation is doing to uplift communities worldwide and serve the world through volleyball.<\/p>\n<p>Thereafter, a series of key reports and presentations commenced, including the 2022-2023 FIVB Financial Reports presented by FIVB Controller Olivier Zysset, Finance Director Yves Eymann, Partner Audit and Assurance Deloitte SA Annick Jaton, and FIVB Finance Commission\u2019s Essa Hamzah Al-Failakawi. These reports detailed financial performance for 2022-2023, external audits, discharge of the Board of Administration and the appointment of internal auditors for 2024-2028.<\/p>\n<p>President Gra\u00e7a and Fabio Azevedo also presented the organisation\u2019s investment strategy and outlined the FIVB budgets for 2025-2026.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, presentations from FIVB Head of Legal Steve Bock and Legal Commission President Rogerio Oliveira highlighted advancements in good governance. In what was a clear demonstration of the transparency and good governance principles implemented throughout President Gra\u00e7a\u2019s mandate, it was announced that the FIVB\u2019s governance assessment score, evaluated by the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF), has nearly doubled in strength over the last 12 years.<\/p>\n<p><i><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-135804\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/8-300x200.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/8-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/8-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/8-580x387.png 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/8-860x574.png 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/8-500x334.png 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/8-800x534.png 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/8.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>FIVB Head of Legal Steve Bock highlighted the FIVB\u2019s significant achievements in good governance<\/i><\/p>\n<p>The Congress also featured inspiring updates on the FIVB Volleyball Empowerment and Development programme, an initiative introduced to help national teams and athletes reach their full potential and achieve their goals on the national stage. The FIVB Volleyball&nbsp;Empowerment&nbsp;Commission&nbsp;President Vladimir Grbi\u0107, President of the Development Commission Mushtaque Mohammed, FIVB Head of Technical and Development Steve Tutton, and FIVB Manager of Technical and Development Hitesh Malhotra highlighted the transformational work carried out across 201 countries.<\/p>\n<p><i><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-135807\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/10-1-300x200.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/10-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/10-1-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/10-1-580x387.png 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/10-1-860x574.png 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/10-1-500x334.png 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/10-1-800x534.png 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/10-1.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>The Congress also heard from the coordinators and beneficiaries of the FIVB Volleyball Empowerment and Development programme<\/i><\/p>\n<p>Recipients of the Volleyball Empowerment programme also shared their unique experiences, showcasing the transformative impact of FIVB support in their respective countries. Speakers included representatives from all over the world, including Cape Verde, Chile, Czech Republic, Kyrgyzstan, Mexico, Mozambique, Nepal, Paraguay, Philippines, Qatar, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, Ukraine and Canada.<\/p>\n<p>Later in the afternoon, CEO of Volleyball World Finn Taylor provided a comprehensive update on the commercial success of Volleyball World, highlighting its role in building a \u201cglobal hub for volleyball\u201d with a \u201cconnected community of over 20 million fans\u201d. Mr Taylor also referenced ongoing discussions with possible hosts of the 2029 and 2031 FIVB World Championships. The Congress then received updates on the hosts of some of the major upcoming events, including the FIVB Women\u2019s World Championship 2025 in Thailand, the FIVB Men\u2019s World Championship 2025 in the Philippines, and the Beach Volleyball World Championships in Australia.<\/p>\n<p><i><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-135806\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11-1-300x200.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11-1-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11-1-580x387.png 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11-1-860x574.png 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11-1-500x334.png 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11-1-800x534.png 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11-1.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Volleyball World has connected over 20 million fans worldwide<\/i><\/p>\n<p>As the Congress moves into its second day, delegates will cast their votes to decide the future leadership of the FIVB, including the election of a new President and several key governance positions, such as the Board of Administration and representatives.<\/p>\n<p>For live updates, tune in via the relevant links below:<\/p>\n<p>FIVB World Congress 2024 \u2013 Day 2 (16 November)&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/live\/7fyRcPEyrvk?feature=share\">https:\/\/youtube.com\/live\/7fyRcPEyrvk?feature=share<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Global Volleyball Summit (17 November)&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/live\/kGmPv0esiBw?feature=share\">https:\/\/youtube.com\/live\/kGmPv0esiBw?feature=share<\/a><\/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>Mikasa Instagram: click: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mikasasports_official\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mikasasports_official<\/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>Delegates from nearly 200 National Federations have gathered in Porto, Portugal to honour President Dr Ary S. 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