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First meeting of FIVB Athletes Commission

by WoV
source: fivb.org

Inspired by the opening speech of FIVB President Dr. Ary S. Graca F°, the international governing body's newly formed Athletes' Commission held its first ever meeting today in Buenos Aires, on the sidelines of the 35th World Congress.

Athletes Commission

Athletes Commission

Presided over by Brazil legend and Athens 2004 Olympic champion Giba, the Commission discussed athletes’ career paths and explored ways to provide education and knowledge for after their playing careers.

Also in the works is the creation of an Athletes’ Hub, to improve communication and assistance to active and retired athletes.
The Commission also discussed recommendations by President Graça, looking ahead to their next meeting at the start of next year in Lausanne, during the round of all the FIVB’s Commissions meetings.

The Athletes’ Commission was first presented at Volleyball House on Copacabana Beach during the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Gilberto Amauri De Godoy Filho – President

Vladimir Grbic – Secretary

Ekaterina Gamova – Member

Julius Brink – Member

Eleonora Lo Bianco – Member

Bartosz Kurek – Member

Kerri Walsh Jennings – Member

Xue Chen – Member

Yeon-Koung Kim – Member

Emanuel Rego – Expert

 

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