April 15, 2010 FIVB Board of Administration meeting begins in the Dominican Republic

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, April 15, 2010 – The first day of the three-day FIVB Board of Administration meeting in the Dominican Republic resort town of Punta Cana was completed on Wednesday with the highlight seeing members receive key activity reports from each of the five FIVB Confederations.   Under the new direction of the FIVB, responsibility has been put on the individual confederations for Volleyball and Beach Volleyball development and general operations so each Confederation took. More Spanish

April 14, 2010 FIVB President Wei presents a work of art for President Fernandez

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, April 14, 2010 - FIVB President Mr. Jizhong Wei presented the Dominican Republic Minister of Sports and Recreation Mr. Felipe Payano with a masterpiece painting to be delivered to Dr. Leonel Fernández Reyna, President of the Dominican Republic in gratitude for all the hospitality and warmth of local authorities and the people in Punta Cana during the FIVB Executive and Board of Administration annual meetings.   Mr. Wei made the presentation at the end of the opening ceremony of the joint meeting of FIVB. More Spanish

April 14, 2010 Dominican Olympic leader praises development of Volleyball and Beach Volleyball

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, April 14, 2010 – The President of Dominican Republic Olympic Committee had encouraging words for all the FIVB Executive Committee and Board of Administration members while commending the increase of volleyball popularity around the world and its current placement in the Olympic program.   Luis Mejia Oviedo took part in the official opening ceremony of the two FIVB bodies and had the chance to address the audience.   “Volleyball and Beach Volleyball were two of the most followed disciplines during the last two editions of the Olympics in Athens and Beijing,” said Mejia Oviedo. “Today I can say that volleyball has a place among the top three sports in the Olympics.”   “It has been a long way since the sport first was accepted as an Olympic sport in 1964 but you are the people responsible of that advance,” he said. “You have worked very hard to accomplish those achievements. More Spanish

April 14, 2010 DR Minister of Sports offers welcome dinner to FIVB EC & Board

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, April 14, 2010 – The Minister of Sports & Recreation of Dominican Republic offered a welcome dinner in honor of FIVB President Mr, Jizhong Wei and all the members of FIVB Executive Committee and Board of Administration who have been holding their annual meetings in Punta Cana, a tourist resort in the eastern part of the Dominican Republic.   Mr. Felipe Payano had the chance to greet and exchange ideas and sport anecdotes with Mr. Wei and the rest of the renowned volleyball leaders. He shared a table with Mr. Wei. More Spanish

April 14, 2010 FIVB Executive Committee concludes, Board of Administration set to meet Wednesday

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, April 14, 2010 – The FIVB Executive Committee concluded its meeting at the Barcelo Bavaro Beach Resort and Convention Centre in Punta Cana, the Dominican Republic on Tuesday with proposals now finalised for the FIVB Board of Administration which will meet from Wednesday until Friday.   Key proposals to the Board included a new Beach Volleyball development strategy with an aim of giving under priviliged federations the chance to organize and play Beach Volleyball. More Spanish

April 11, 2010 FIVB Executive Committee completes first day of annual meeting

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, April 12, 2010 – The FIVB Executive Committee completed the first day of its two day meeting on Monday with a number of key decisions put forward to the FIVB Board of Administration for approval once it meets from April 14-16.   Key decisions included the review and approval of the 2010 budget, the approval of new financial regulations while the Executive Committee approved the Sports Events Council report. More Spanish

April 11, 2010 FIVB Executive Group meets ahead of EC & Board meeting

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, April 11, 2010 – The FIVB Executive Group met in Punta Cana on Sunday ahead of the FIVB Executive Committee and Board of Administration meetings which will take place from Monday to Friday.   Key items discussed included preparations for the FIVB World Congress, which will take place from September 9-10 in Rome, Italy as well as preparations for the FIVB World Championships 2010 in Italy and Japan, the 2011 World Championships for Junior and Youth, the Beach Volleyball Continental Cup. More Spanish

April 10, 2010 President Wei arrives in Punta Cana

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, April 10, 2010 – Mr. Jizhong Wei, President of the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB), arrived in Punta Cana Airport accompanied by his wife and several executives of the organization.   Mr. Wei was received at the terminal by Mr. Cristobal Marte Hoffiz, FIVB First Executive Vice President and President of the North, Central American and Caribbean Confederation (NORCECA). Mr. Wei is in Dominican Republic to preside the meetings of the Executive Committee and Board of Administration. More Spanish