Dominican Ambassador special guest of FIVB President

NAGOYA, Japan, October 8, 2018 – The Ambassador of the Dominican Republic to Japan, H. E. Héctor Dominguez and his wife Mme Alexandra Álvarez de Dominguez were special guests of the FIVB President Dr. Ary S. Graça of Brazil during one of the matches of the Women’s Volleyball World Championship.

The diplomats were introduced to Dr. Graca by Mr. Cristobal Marte Hoffiz, president of NORCECA and First Executive Vice President of FIVB.

The Dominican Ambassador and his wife were accompanied by the Dominican General Consul the honorable Carlos Cepeda and Dr. Lilliam Fondeur, the renowned gynecologist who is visiting Japan.

Mr. Dominguez took the opportunity to greet the players of the Dominican Republic who are competing in the second round of the 24-team event that takes place every four years.

The athletes and Ambassador Dominguez posed for the photographers with a national flag of the Dominican Republic.

The Dominicans next play Mexico on Wednesday and conclude their participation facing Germany on Thursday.

Mr. Marte Hoffiz thanked Ambassador Domínguez for taking time to support their compatriots making the trip from Tokyo to Nagoya.