NORCECA Mourns the Passing of Former FIVB Executive

Vice President Aleksandar Boricic

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, March 4, 2026.- The North, Central America and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation NORCECA expresses its profound sorrow following the passing of former FIVB Executive Vice President Aleksandar Boričić, today in Belgrade, Serbia, at the age of 78.

A respected international leader and a lifelong servant of volleyball, Boricic made a lasting impact on the sport as a player, administrator and visionary. He represented the Yugoslav national team for nearly a decade and later became one of Europe’s most influential sports administrators, serving as President of the European Volleyball Confederation CEV.

Boricic also held senior leadership roles within the International Volleyball Federation FIVB, serving on its Board of Administration, as a member of the Executive Committee and as Vice President, later becoming Second Executive Vice President and contributing to the governance and development of volleyball worldwide.

Throughout his career, he worked tirelessly to strengthen volleyball structures at national, continental and global levels, earning widespread respect across the international volleyball community.

NORCECA President Cristóbal Marte Hoffiz shared a heartfelt message:

“Deeply saddened by the passing away of a good friend and a great leader of our sport. Our condolences to his family. Que la Virgen de la Altagracia lo reciba en su Santo Reino. Descansa en paz, Alejandro.”

The NORCECA family joins the global volleyball community in extending its sincere condolences to his family, friends and colleagues. Aleksandar Boricic’s legacy will endure in the continued growth and unity of the sport he loved.