{"id":48280,"date":"2019-10-03T15:46:20","date_gmt":"2019-10-03T15:46:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/?p=48280"},"modified":"2019-10-03T15:46:20","modified_gmt":"2019-10-03T15:46:20","slug":"fivb-president-reaffirms-commitment-to-partnership-with-asics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/fivb-president-reaffirms-commitment-to-partnership-with-asics\/","title":{"rendered":"FIVB PRESIDENT REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO PARTNERSHIP WITH ASICS"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><p>Kobe, Japan, October 3, 2019 \u2013 FIVB President Dr. Ary S. Gra\u00e7a F\u00b0 met with ASICS CEO and Chairman Mr. Motoi Oyama, and President and COO Mr. Yasuhito Hirota, at the company\u2019s headquarters in Kobe to discuss the ongoing partnership between the two organisations and opportunities that will arise from the development of the FIVB\u2019s digital ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p>President Ary Gra\u00e7a reaffirmed the FIVB\u2019s commitment to ASICS and revealed his vision for the future of volleyball. The delegation also discussed how the FIVB\u2019s global presence could be an asset to ASICS in achieving its goal of increasing operations in the USA, Europe and China, as well as new ideas for future ASICS products. The parties also talked about the Japanese sportswear and equipment manufacturer\u2019s role in supporting volleyball players and teams.<\/p>\n<p>The FIVB President shared with ASICS the impressive viewing figures from the FIVB Women\u2019s Volleyball World Cup, where the sport received 10-12% of Japan\u2019s total TV audience when the matches were televised.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cToday\u2019s meeting is testament to our well-established partnership with ASICS, who continue to bring innovative ideas to volleyball,\u201d President Ary Gra\u00e7a said. \u201cIn this way, the FIVB are able to deliver the ultimate digital experience to its fans all around the world. I very much look forward to continue working together with ASICS for the many more years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Following the meeting, the FIVB President travelled straight to Fukuoka where he was present for Japan\u2019s opening match of the men\u2019s 2019 FIVB Volleyball World Cup against Italy, which the hosts won 3-0.<\/p>\n<p>Related links of AVC<br \/>\nAVC Website: click www.asianvolleyball.net<br \/>\nAVC Facebook: click www.Facebook.com\/AsianVolleyballConfederation<br \/>\nAVC Twitter: click: https:\/\/twitter.com\/avcvolley<br \/>\nAVC Instagram: click: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/avcvolley\/?hl=en<br \/>\nAVC Youtube: click: Asian Volleyball Confederation<br \/>\nAVC WeChat: Asian Volleyball Confederation<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kobe, Japan, October 3, 2019 \u2013 FIVB President Dr. Ary S. 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