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LAUSANNE, Switzerland, February 6, 2022 - The
FIVB Medical Commission held its meeting today
in a hybrid format to discuss a number of key
topics including COVID-19 protocols at upcoming
events, safeguarding and anti-doping.
Both the Commission President Annie Peytavin and
Secretary Bruno Borges da Fonseca joined the
meeting in-person at the FIVB Headquarters in
Lausanne, Switzerland, with the remaining
members joining via videoconference.
NORCECA Confederation was represented its
president of Medical Commission, Dr. Víctor
Figueroa of Dominican Republic.
During the meeting, FIVB President Dr Ary S.
Graça F° praised the Commission for its key role
in protecting the health and well-being of the
global Volleyball Family. He also noted the
important work of Medical Delegates in ensuring
the implementation of COVID-19 protocols at FIVB
events last year which included the Volleyball
Nations League, Beach Volleyball World Tour and
various Age Group World Championships.
Commission Members were also provided with
updates on the FIVB and Volleyball World, in
addition to a report on the FIVB 2021
Anti-Doping Programme.
In his opening address, the FIVB President
said:
“We must always continue to improve and follow
the latest best practices to ensure we uphold
the integrity of volleyball and beach
volleyball.
“I am counting on each of you to help create
safe environments for our athletes to compete
in, while also ensuring a level playing field. I
want volleyball and beach volleyball to remain
leaders in this field, and to continue to set an
example in championing the principles of
integrity, fair play, clean sport and clean
athletes.” |
