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TORONTO, Canada, July 11, 2015. - The Chevrolet Beach Volleyball
Centre located at the Pan American CIBC Park will be the
official site for the Beach Volleyball tournament of the Toronto
2015 XVIII Pan American Games, running thru Julio 13-21.
Mr. Cristóbal Marte Hoffiz, 1st FIVB Vice President, President
of the Pan American Volleyball Union and the NORCECA
Confederation, presided a technical meeting with members of the
control committee and of the organizing committee of the Games,
as part of the venue inspection.
The meeting included the presentation of the international
officials in charge of the competition; Nelson Ramirez as FIVB
Delegate, Glenn Quinlan, NORCECA Delegate, Marco Tullio
Teixeira, South American Confederation Delegate, Arnaldo
Sanchez, Competition Director and Edward Drakich Local Technical
Director.
“As first matter, I want to recognize Mr. Drakich efforts, for
the past two years he has been in command of planning and
executing this magnificent sports venue; his contribution and
hard work are highly appreciated” said Marte Hoffiz, while
indicating that the venue has all the international requirements
for the competition.
An inspection around the Chevrolet Beach Volleyball Centre was
also part of the meeting. The venue has a stadium with an
official court, four warm-up courts, a press office, a mixed
zone, medical facilities, athlete’s zone and administrative
offices.
Edward Drakich presented a report and said “Canada is pleased to
host the most important event in America. We have been preparing
with anticipation to satisfy your needs and I guarantee my team
has done their best efforts for the smooth development of the
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