The leadership of FIVB and the Qatar Olympic Committee met in Lausanne to further discuss and develop opportunities for volleyball in Qatar. This meeting builds on previous discussions and aligns with FIVB’s Strategic Vision 2032, emphasizing professionalism and cooperation. Qatar’s achievements in volleyball, particularly in beach volleyball, were highlighted, including hosting significant international events.
The FIVB and the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) leadership convened at the FIVB Headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland, to explore avenues for enhancing volleyball’s growth within Qatar. His Excellency Secretary General Jassim bin Rashid Al-Buenain represented the QOC while FIVB President Fabio Azevedo led the discussions. This meeting was a continuation of dialogues initiated in December 2024, aimed at progressing the framework for volleyball initiatives in Qatar as well as the broader Middle Eastern region.
This collaboration aligns with the FIVB’s Strategic Vision 2032, focusing on core principles such as professionalism, integration, empowerment, and widespread participation, encapsulated in their motto “Together as One.” Qatar has demonstrated a robust engagement with the sport, particularly in beach volleyball, highlighted by athletes Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan’s bronze medal victory at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
Additionally, Doha has successfully hosted major international volleyball events, including the Beach Pro Tour Finals and the inaugural 2024 WAVA U20 Women’s Beach Volleyball Championship, which marked a significant milestone as the first youth female beach volleyball tournament in the Middle East, backed by Olympic Solidarity.
In summary, the recent meeting between FIVB and QOC leaders signifies a strong commitment to advancing volleyball in Qatar and the Middle Eastern region, building upon previous discussions. Their cooperation aims to enhance the sport based on a strategic framework designed for growth and increasing participation in volleyball across key demographics.
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