Bangkok, Thailand, August 29, 2024 – The twenty fifth AVC Elective Common Meeting acquired underway with a bang at The Grand Fourwings Conference Lodge Bangkok on Thursday, with FIVB President Dr Ary Graca main Asian Volleyball Household in a ceremony to have a good time the auspicious event of HM King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhau’s 72nd Birthday Anniversary.
The 2-day assembly was attended by AVC Government Members, Board of Administration Members and all delegates from AVC Affiliated Nationwide Federations.
After that, the FIVB President along with FIVB Common Director Mr Fabio Azevedo, AVC President Mrs Rita Subowo, Thailand Volleyball Affiliation President Mr Somporn Chaibangyang, Professor Charon Wattanasin, Vice President of Nationwide Olympic Committee of Thailand, and all AVC Government Members comprising Mr Cai Y from China, AVC Senior Government Vice President, Government Zonal Vice President representing Jap Zone and AVC Treasurer, Mr Mohamed Latheef from Maldives, AVC Government Vice President, Mr Hugh Graham from Cook dinner Islands, Government Zonal Vice President repressing Oceania Zone, Mr Kiattipong Radchatagriengkai from Thailand, Government Zonal Vice President representing Southeastern Zone and AVC Secretary Common, Mr Ali Granim Al-Kuwari from Qatar, Government Zonal Vice President representing Western Zone and Mrs Fong Sok Van Alice Oliver from Macao, China, Feminine Member, had been all invited on stage.
Professor Charoen, talking on behalf of NOCT, was the primary to ship a welcome speech to all members. “It’s my nice pleasure and honour to welcome all of you to the twenty fifth AVC Common Meeting in Bangkok, Thailand. Volleyball turns into one of the crucial well-liked sports activities in Thailand. The achievement had been made by way of the clear-cut planning and administration of AVC and TVA underneath the efficient management of Mr Somporn. For the Thai folks and sports activities our bodies together with NOCT, we encourage and admire the continuation of volleyball in Thailand and we may also proceed to provide our greatest assist for volleyball actions of TVA and AVC. As host metropolis, Bangkok has recognized for its wealthy cultural heritage and type hospitality of individuals. Except for the assembly, I hope every of you’ll take pleasure in your time right here and discover the colourful attraction of Bangkok.”
Following the roll name made by AVC Secretary Common Mr Kiattipong Radchatagriengkai, amongst 65 AVC Affiliated Nationwide Federations, 44 delegates and 18 proxies attended the assembly with three lacking.
Shortly after that, AVC President Mrs Rita Subowo kick-started the assembly with the opening remarks.
“On behalf of AVC, I want to welcome you all to this Common Meeting. Now we have with us now our beloved FIVB President Dr Ary Graca and FIVB Common Director Mr Fabio and all of the FIVB Household that assist and assist us. I want to prolong my appreciation to FIVB President and high-ranked officers who at all times assist and assist us. This Common Meeting is not going to occur with out the sturdy assist not solely from AVC Headquarters, but in addition all of you as you all delegates actively participated,” Subowo was quoted as saying.
“Within the earlier Meeting, there have been a number of adjustments and growth which had been introduced to you for consideration and acknowledgement, however this time it’s an election 12 months. There will probably be a brand new AVC President, new Board of Administration and Technical Committees and Council. Your form cooperation will convey success to AVC within the close to future. Thanks on your participation, your onerous work and your friendship which made us sturdy and fantastic in AVC Household,” she added.
FIVB President Dr Ary Graca additionally addressed the Meeting, presenting his empowering and emotional speech to all members.
“Lots of you’ll bear in mind the guarantees I made throughout my presidency since 2012. The guarantees are about two issues – Innovation and Alternative. I inspired you to dream large and we did it. I’m proud to say that I’ve fulfilled our guarantees. I gave you chance not solely in Asia however the remainder of the world. All our goals can come true in case you have the braveness to pursue them,” he mentioned.
In his speech, the FIVB President additionally highlighted the wonderful success of the volleyball and seashore volleyball competitions on the Paris 2024 Olympic Video games which included the complete seating capability in each session of the sport, morning, afternoon or night and the sold-out tickets, in depth and impactful media protection and the unbelievable Volleyball Experiences that the FIVB and the FIVB Volleyball Basis created. This actually marked a big milestone within the growth and progress of volleyball.
“As we speak, volleyball is greater than only a sport, it’s an incredible present with leisure, followers engagement with expertise and improvements,” he insisted.
He additionally emphasised on the significance of the FIVB Volleyball Empowerment and Improvement Program to help athletes and groups in addition to the Volleyball Basis to attach, serve and encourage international communities by way of volleyball to enhance societies.
“Consider! Consider in your self. You are able to do it. You must assist your group do it and succeed it. My message to you right now is stand for what you imagine. Stand for volleyball. The longer term belongs to you. The longer term belongs to volleyball,” he concluded.
The Meeting proceeded, with approvals of agenda, the Minutes of the twenty fourth AVC Common Meeting within the Netherlands and the earlier AVC Board of Administration Conferences.
After that, the FIVB Empowerment and Improvement Programe was introduced by FIVB Common Director Mr Fabio Azevedo, FIVB Head of Technical & Improvement Division Mr Steve Tutton and FIVB Improvement Manger Mr Hitesh Malhotra, whereas Volleyball Basis Government Director Elizaveta Brachtnone reported on detailed info of the Volleyball Basis.
The primary session of the assembly ended at 11.30am native time and resumed at 2pm, with experiences together with the President’s Report and Mr Hitesh’s helpful info on the Olympic Solidarity software, adopted by respective Zonal Associations’ Reviews from all 5 zones, specifically Central Asian Volleyball Affiliation (CAVA) by Mr Latheef, Jap Asian Volleyball Affiliation (EAVA) by Mr Cai Yi, Oceania Zone Volleyball Affiliation (OZVA) by Mr Hugh Graham, Southeastern Asian Volleyball Affiliation (SAVA) by Mr Kiattipong Radchatagriengkai and Western Asian Volleyball Affiliation (WAVA) by Mr Ali Granim Al-Kuwari.
Chairpersons of the AVC Technical Committees and Council additionally reported on their actions and updates, with Dr Eom Han-Joo on Sports activities Occasions Council, Mr Songsak Chareonpong on Referees Committee, Mr Park Ki-Gained on Coaches Committee, Mr Craig Carracher on Seaside Volleyball Committee, Dr Rueangsak Siriphol on Medical Committee and Mr Heyzer Harsono on Improvement and Advertising and marketing Committee.
Earlier than the tip of the first-day assembly, AVC President Mrs Rita gave the ground to the 2 candidates for the AVC Presidency to convey their vital working expertise to the assembly, talk about their visions and present what route the AVC is headed in the direction of if they’re elected the brand new AVC President.
The biennial AVC Common Meeting continues on Friday as all is ready for vote counting for brand spanking new AVC President and election for brand spanking new AVC Board of Administration and AVC Technical Committees and Council.
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