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The Fdration Internationale de Volleyball (English: International Volleyball Federation), commonly known by the acronym FIVB, is the international governing body for all forms of volleyball.[3] Its headquarters are located in Lausanne, Switzerland, and its current president is Ary Graa of Brazil.
Before the FIVB was founded volleyball was part of the International Amateur Handball Federation. The FIVB was founded in France in April 1947.[4] In the late 1940s, some of the European national federations began to address the issue of creating an international governing body for the sport of volleyball. Initial discussions eventually lead to the installation of a Constitutive Congress in 1947. Fourteen national federations representing five different continents attended the meetings where, between 18 and 20 April, the entity was officially formed, having Frenchman Paul Libaud as first president. The first Asian volleyball championship was held in Tokyo, Japan in 1955 and in this championship India had beaten Japan in final.
One of the main goals of the 1947 Congress was achieved two years later with the establishment of the first international major volleyball event, the World Championship. In 1952, a women's version of the tournament was also introduced.
In 1964, the IOC endorsed the addition of volleyball to the Olympic programme. By this time, the number of national federations affiliated to the FIVB had grown to 89. Later in that year (1969), a new international event, the World Cup was introduced. It would be turned into a qualifying event for the Olympic Games in 1991.
Following Libaud's retirement and the election of Mexican Rubn Acosta Hernandez for the position of president in 1984, the FIVB moved its headquarters from Paris, France to Lausanne, Switzerland and intensified to an unprecedented level its policy of promoting volleyball on a worldwide basis. Measures taken in this direction include the establishment of annual competitions for men's and women's volleyball (the World League, in 1990, and the Grand Prix, in 1993), the indication of Beach volleyball as an Olympic event (1996) and a number of changes in the rules of the game with the purpose of enhancing public visibility.
On 19 June 2008, Wei Jizhong (Chinese: 魏纪中) of China, who during this period served as the 1st Vice president took over during the 31st World Congress in Dubai when Rubn Acosta decided to step down. Mr. Jizhong Wei became the third president in the history of the FIVB. The handover of the presidency took place on 24 August 2008 in Beijing.
In response to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, the International Volleyball Federation suspended all Russian national teams, clubs, and officials, as well as beach and snow volleyball athletes, from all events, and stripped Russia of the right to host the 2022 FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship in August 2022, and will relocate games that were to be in Russia in June and July.[5][6]
The FIVB's main activity is worldwide planning and organisation of volleyball events, sometimes in conjunction with other international governing bodies such as the IOC. This involves defining qualification procedures and competition formulae for tournaments, as well as more specific details such as player line-up and replacement restrictions, venues and hosts.
The FIVB participates directly in the organization of continental volleyball events which have an attached international significance, such as Olympic and World Championship continental qualification tournaments.
The FIVB also maintains extensive special programmes aimed at the advance of world volleyball. This includes the constitution of development centers in areas where the sport is still unpopular, as well as support (in instruction and equipment) for organizations that fail to meet the quality standards required on an international level. Therefore, FIVB organizes congress, workshops, courses for referees, coaches and teachers, to promote grassroot volleyball development, such as:
Another relevant area of concern is the promotion of volleyball in a worldwide scale. Part of the FIVB's activities in this area consists in attracting media partners and sponsors through negotiation of commercial rights for broadcasting and coverage of major events.
As reported by Olympic news outlet Around the Rings, the FIVB recently launched a new "FIVB Heroes" promotion in Rome. The campaign uses billboards, posters and statues of the top beach volleyball players situated around the city to enhance visibility and profiles of the athletes.
The FIVB is the ultimate international authority in volleyball, and judges (or is involved at least to some degree in the judgement) issues such as doping, regulation of player transfer, nationality changes and gender determination. It also publishes the FIVB World Rankings, used as basis for seeding in international competitions.
Board of Administration: Responsible for the overall management of the FIVB, overseeing the work of the national federations, confederations, commissions and councils and appoints officials including members of the executive committee.
The sport is very finely balanced between power and speed. Hence while strength and height have become vital components of international teams, the ability of teams and coaches to devise new tactics, strategies and skills have been crucial for success at the Olympic Games.
Volleyball was introduced to the Olympics in 1964 but the beach volleyball phenomenon arose only at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games in Atlanta. This discipline, although still very young, has become very popular.
Volleyball matches are played to the best of five sets. The first four sets are played to 25 points, with the final set being played to 15 points. A team must win a set by two points. There is no ceiling, so each set continues until one of the teams gains a two-point advantage. In beach volleyball, matches are played best of three sets using the rally point system. The first two sets are played to 21 points, with the final set being played to 15 points. Again, a team must win a set by two points.
Link Campus University has a rich legacy of accomplished student-athletes. We wholeheartedly believe in the positive impact sports have on students, influencing their academic, professional, and personal lives. This is why, in partnership with Rome City Institute, Link Campus University is dedicated to supporting international student-athletes in pursuing their athletic careers while obtaining a higher education in Italy.
Basketball has a long and illustrious history in Italy. We are honored to help basketball student-athletes experience the Italian basketball tradition and offer them an opportunity to compete abroad. Our competitive environment and modern facilities, granted thanks to the partnership between Link Campus University and the Rome City Institute, may just be the ideal next step for athletes eager to test themselves in Italy.
Volleyball is one of the most popular sports in Italy, and it is also one of the most successful, thanks to its international winning history. Volleyball has never been so competitive in Italy, and we ensure that our student-athletes have lots of opportunities to play. The partnership between Link Campus University and the Rome City Institute has allowed many volleyball players to experience what it means to be a volleyball student-athlete in Italy.
The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved allowing women's volleyball players to contact the ball more than once with any part of the body in a single attempt on a team's second contact when the ball is played to a teammate.
Through the years, officiating double contacts has sparked intense debates between coaches and volleyball officials during matches. Committee members thought the elimination of this judgment call would bring more consistency to the game.
The panel approved each team being allowed to designate two liberos for each set of the match. Only one libero would be allowed on the court at a time, and the libero would be allowed to serve in one position.
The Women's Volleyball Rules Committee in January approved an experimental rule to allow women's teams to use the men's/international volleyball (nonsmooth cover) during the nontraditional season this spring.
Barry Couzner OAM of Australia, the former president of World ParaVolley (WPV), and Hadi Rezaei, multi-medallist head coach from Iran, who stand as pillars of leadership and excellence in the sport, deserving of recognition for their immense contributions.
Barry Couzner, a distinguished leader in the paravolley community, has dedicated his life to the advancement and promotion of the sport. As the former president of WPV, Couzner has steered the organization towards unprecedented growth across the globe. His visionary leadership has transformed World ParaVolley, making it a widely functional organisation.
Hadi Rezaei, an iconic figure in coaching, has consistently displayed unparalleled expertise and commitment to excellence. With a stellar coaching career marked by numerous accolades and victories, Rezaei has proven himself as a guiding force for aspiring athletes. His mentorship has not only produced champions but has also fostered a culture of resilience within the paravolley community.
The IVHF Fan Vote, a platform where volleyball enthusiasts worldwide can voice their support for their favorite nominees, is now open for participation. Fans play a pivotal role in determining the Induction Class of 2024, with the top six nominees selected by the public forming a crucial component of the final decision-making process alongside the International Selection Committee votes.
The Fan Vote, which runs for a limited period of two weeks. Voters are encouraged to visit the IVHF website and cast their ballots to support the induction of Barry Couzner and Hadi Rezaei into the International Volleyball Hall of Fame.
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