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FIVB Development Commission Reiterates Commitment To Supporting National Federations Worldwide

LAUSANNE, February 10, 2022 - The FIVB President met today with Michel Everaert an FIVB Board of Administration member and Secretary General of the Dutch Volleyball Federation (Nevobo), and former Nevobo Technical Director Joop Alberda, a renowned volleyball coach who led the Netherlands men’s national volleyball team to Olympic gold at Atlanta 1996, to discuss the preparations for the FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Championship and FIVB World Congress. 

The 38th FIVB World Congress will be held on 22-25 September 2022, during which the FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Championship, set to be held from 23 September to 15 October in the Netherlands and Poland, will get underway with the Netherlands hosing the opening round in Arnhem. This will therefore provide delegates with a unique opportunity to watch the opening matches of the flagship event live with 24 of the best women’s national volleyball teams in the world striving for ultimate glory. 

Following the meeting, FIVB President Dr Ary S. Graça Fᵒ said: 

“It was a pleasure to meet both Michel Everaert and Joop Alberda to discuss the preparations for our key events. The Netherlands is renowned for its hosting credentials having previously hosted a number of key volleyball events, including the Olympic Qualification Tournament and the Volleyball Nations League pools. Today, we were able to talk about some innovative ideas that we can implement at upcoming events for the benefit of our athletes and fans.”