FIVB President Fabio Azevedo Strengthening
the Global Volleyball Movement in Qatar
DOHA, Qatar, December 6, 2024.- FIVB President Fabio Azevedo was in Doha
to strengthen the Global Volleyball Movement, for several volleyball
initiatives which include visiting the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC),
the Qatar Foundation and Qatar Volleyball Association.
FIVB President, Fabio Azevedo, met with President of the Qatar Olympic
Committee (QOC) HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani and QOC Secretary
General HE Mr Jassim bin Rashin Al Buenain in Doha.
During the meeting, the development of volleyball in Qatar was
discussed. The two organizations expressed their commitment to
strengthening their cooperation and contributing to the delivery of the
FIVB Strategic Plan 2032 with the motto “Together as One” empowering the
Global Volleyball Movement.
QOC President, HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani expressed his delight
at Doha’s hosting of the Beach Pro Tour Finals, highlighting its
significant role in enhancing the sport’s popularity and elevating its
technical/skill standards across all age groups throughout the Middle
East.
A new partnership between Qatar Foundation (QF), the FIVB and the FIVB
Volleyball Foundation is aiming to promote and grow the sport of
volleyball in Qatar – through supporting athletes, providing sporting
leadership, and fostering the development of the sport at all levels.
Volleyball is the second elite sport to be promoted through QF’s
Creating Pathways Program, launched in September 2024 as part of QF’s
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ legacy and designed to encourage physical
activity and promote overall wellbeing, with an emphasis on the
importance of exercise, nutrition, and health. Through mentorship,
skills development workshops, networking opportunities, and career
support services, the Creating Pathways Program empowers women and girls
to explore new opportunities and realize their full potential in the
field of sports.
Qatar Foundation will be the knowledge hub for volleyball training and
educational opportunities by FIVB and the Volleyball Foundation. School
programs organized by QF, FIVB and the Volleyball Foundation will target
young girls in two age groups – U10 and U14 – presenting an opportunity
to increase their volleyball participation.
The FIVB and the Volleyball Foundation will also host a ‘Train the
Trainer’ program for QF, focusing on physical education teams within QF
schools and universities.
The collaboration was unveiled as it was announced that Her Excellency
Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, Vice Chairperson and CEO of Qatar
Foundation, has been appointed to the board of the Volleyball
Foundation. The Volleyball Foundation uses the global reach and power of
volleyball to uplift communities worldwide through impactful projects.
Also, The FIVB, Qatar Foundation, FIVB Volleyball Foundation, and Qatar
Volleyball Association hosted an inspiring ‘Women in Sports: Creating
Pathways’ seminar at Education City Stadium in Doha. This landmark event
was part of a series of activations dedicated to empowering women
through sport.
With a remarkable lineup of speakers, including royalty, Olympians,
sports administrators, and leaders in their field, the seminar
reinforced the FIVB’s commitment to promoting gender equality and
creating opportunities for women globally—both on and off the court.
Click on the below links to find out more!
Qatar Foundation forms partnership with FIVB and the FIVB Volleyball
Foundation to grow the sport in Qatar
Groundbreaking ‘Women in Sports: Creating Pathways’ seminar highlights
volleyball’s role in empowering women worldwide
FIVB Volleyball Foundation hosts inspiring activation event for youth in
Qatar
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