FIVB and QOC leaders met to discuss volleyball’s development opportunities in Qatar, reinforcing their collaborative efforts as outlined in the FIVB Strategic Vision 2032. The meeting builds on past discussions and highlights Qatar’s robust beach volleyball history, including Olympic honors and major international events. This partnership is crucial for enhancing volleyball activities and fostering a culture of participation in the region.
The FIVB and Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) leadership convened at the FIVB Headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland, to explore and enhance volleyball’s development in Qatar. The meeting included QOC Secretary General Jassim bin Rashid Al-Buenain and FIVB President Fabio Azevedo, focusing on collaboration to advance a roadmap for volleyball in Qatar and the Middle East, promoting the sport’s growth.
This dialogue follows preliminaries from December 2024, aligning with the FIVB’s Strategic Vision 2032, which emphasizes professionalism, integration, empowerment, and mass participation under the motto “Together as One.” Qatar has a rich tradition in volleyball, particularly in beach volleyball, with athletes such as Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan achieving success, including a bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
Doha is recognized for hosting significant volleyball events, including the Beach Pro Tour Finals, and recently, the successful 2024 WAVA U20 Women’s Beach Volleyball Championship, the first of its kind in the Middle East, backed by Olympic Solidarity.
The meeting between FIVB and QOC leaders marked a significant step in promoting volleyball in Qatar, strengthening partnerships that align with global strategies for the sport’s development. Qatar’s ongoing success in beach volleyball and commitment to hosting international events solidifies its role as a key player in the global volleyball scene, fostering mass participation and empowerment of athletes. Continued collaboration is pivotal for advancing volleyball activities and ensuring sustainable growth in the region.
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