The leadership of FIVB and QOC met to discuss strategies for advancing volleyball in Qatar. This collaboration emphasizes community inclusion, professionalism, and empowerment, aligning with FIVB’s strategic goals. Qatar’s significant contributions to beach volleyball, highlighted by Olympic success and hosting major international events, are pivotal in this development.
The leadership of the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) and the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) convened at the FIVB Headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland, to explore avenues for enhancing volleyball in Qatar. The session was led by FIVB President Fabio Azevedo and QOC Secretary General His Excellency Jassim bin Rashid Al-Buenain, focusing on collaborative strategies to advance the sport in the region.
This meeting built upon previous discussions held in December 2024, aiming to develop a comprehensive roadmap for volleyball in Qatar and the Middle East. The initiatives align with the FIVB’s Strategic Vision 2032, emphasizing professionalism, integration, empowerment, and mass participation under the guiding principle of “Together as One.”
Qatar boasts a rich volleyball heritage, particularly in beach volleyball, exemplified by the Olympic success of Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan, who secured a bronze medal at Tokyo 2020. Furthermore, Doha has hosted significant international competitions, including the Beach Pro Tour Finals and the historic 2024 WAVA U20 Women’s Beach Volleyball Championship, marking the first junior female tournament of its kind in the region, supported by Olympic Solidarity.
In conclusion, the recent meeting between the FIVB and QOC underscores a committed effort to promote volleyball in Qatar and the broader Middle East. With a strategic focus on collaboration, the development of volleyball activities is set to gain momentum, leveraging Qatar’s robust sporting infrastructure and historical achievements in the sport.
Original Source: asianvolleyball.net
