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Leading Personality of World Sport visits FIVB
Historic Event: Spain Returns to the FIVB Executive Committee!
H.E. Marquis Juan Antonio Samaranch honours FIVB Executive Committee with his presence
Televisa Sports
Awards
Press release issued by the Cantonal Prosecuting Attorney –
14 December 2004 International Volleyball Federation (FIVB)
Prince Albert of Monaco, Honorary President of World Beach
Volleyball
FIVB
Finance Commission
165 teams will compete in the qualifying rounds for 2006 World Championships November 23,2004,-One hundred and sixty-five teams from 100 countries are scheduled to participate in the next few months in the preliminary qualification rounds for the 2006 Word Championships in Japan. Starting next year the first and second rounds will be staged in different areas of the planet to determine who will be the 24 squads in each gender attending the event in the land of the Rising Sun. A total of 93 men teams and 72 women sides from the five confederations of the FIVB have confirmed its participation in the competition. Africa will have 23 teams, Asia will gather 33, Europe 57, Norceca 39 and South America 13. The only teams with secure berths in the World Championships are both Japan squads as host competitors and Brazil (men) and Italy (women), the defending champions of the past editions played in Argentina and Germany in 2002. The women event will be played in October 31-November 16 and the men will battle from November 17 to December 3.Spanish
USA,
The FIVB rejects new Beijing 2008 venue proposals
Brilliant success for the Mexican heading up
the world’s leading sports federation in terms of National
Federations and licensed players
Athens, 10 August 2004 – The FIVB leadership, which met recently at the organization’s headquarters in Lausanne, took advantage of the upcoming Olympic Games in Athens to take a close look at the development of Volleyball and Beach Volleyball.First of all, the FIVB welcomed the success of its 29th World Congress, held in Porto (Portugal). At the event, which was honoured by the presence of the Portuguese Head of State, delegates from all five continents unanimously approved the policy of the Federation President, Dr. Rubén Acosta of Mexico. They pointed out to the international press that, during the two decades of his leadership, Dr. Acosta had overseen the investment of more than 275 million dollars in various Volleyball competitions as well as in training and development programmes. More Spanish FIVB President predicts best ever Volleyball and Beach Volleyball Olympic tournaments
FIVB $1.2 million World Grand Prix - Top class action
guaranteed as women's premier event begins Friday with
increased prize money LAUSANNE, Switzerland, July 08, 2004 - The 2004 World Grand Prix will feature amazing prize money, new venues and an exciting playing format when it starts on Friday. A grand total of an unprecedented US$1.295 million in prize money is on offer for the premier women's Volleyball event with 12 of the best teams in the world competing for the honour of World Grand Prix champion. After last year's change in venue from Asia to Italy due to the health crisis caused by Severe Acute Respiratory syndrome (SARS), the World Grand Prix, now in its 12th year, will entertain fans around the world in a thrilling format featuring a Preliminary Round in Asia before the Final Round in Italy. Last year both the Preliminary Round and Final Round were held in Italy. More Spanish
A statue in honor of Regla Torres Presidente Acosta lamenta tragedia dominicana
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Lausanne,
Switzerland, 4 May, 2005 - At the invitation of the FIVB President,
Dr. Rubén Acosta, and his wife, Ms. Malú Acosta, Mr. João Havelange
- IOC Dean and FIFA Honorary President - was welcomed Wednesday at
the FIVB headquarters. This visit epitomises the long-standing ties
of friendship that exist between Mr. Havelange and the Acosta
Family. On many occasions, Mr. Havelange has given assistance and
support to Volleyball and Beach Volleyball, and has earned this
community's deep respect and sincere admiration for the pertinent
advice he has provided over the years. Today's meeting enabled Dr.
Acosta and his wife to thank their visitor and to broach various
topical themes, including the development of sport and the FIVB's
projects. An IOC Member since 1963, Brazilian João Havelange was at
the helm of FIFA from 1974 to 1998. He has behind him an
extraordinarily rich professional and sporting career. A water-polo
specialist (he was a silver medallist at the Pan-American Games), he
is also a keen swimming fan who took part in the Berlin Olympic
Games of 1936. In addition, he led the Brazilian delegation to the
Games of the 16th Olympiad in Melbourne in 1956. 
Lausanne,
Switzerland, 29 April, 2005 - Meeting today through Sunday, the FIVB
Board of Administration this morning elected Miguel-Angel Quintana
to the office of Executive Vice President of the Executive
Committee. Previously Mr. Quintana was a Member of the Board of
Administration.This election, voted unanimously, recognises the
considerable efforts that Mr. Quintana has expended on several
occasions and his constant participation in World Volleyball affairs
over the years. Miguel-Angel Quintana, who is 59 years old, was
President of the Spanish Volleyball Federation for twelve years,
from 1988 to 2000. He is currently President of the Beach Volleyball
Commission of the European Volleyball Confederation (CEV) - of which
he was also Vice President for six years, from 1995 to 2001. In
addition Mr. Quintana is a member of the Permanent Committee of the
Beach Volleyball World Council, as a Representative of the National
Federations. This is the first time since 1974 that a Spanish
personality has been elected to the FIVB Executive Committee as Vice
President (Arturo Cortés held this office from 1971 to 1974).
Shortly after his election Friday morning, Miguel-Angel Quintana
exclaimed: "What an exciting surprise! And more responsibilities for
the future! President Acosta and the Board of Administration have
placed their trust in me and it is a great honour. I am going to
work hard, and with all my heart."
LAUSANNE,
Switzerland, April 27, 2005 – The Life Honorary President of the
International Olympic Committee, H.E. Marquis Juan Antonio
Samaranch, attended the FIVB Executive Committee meeting on Tuesday
26 April. This visit came at the invitation of FIVB President Dr.
Rubén Acosta, whose close ties of friendship with Mr. Samaranch go
back many years. The visit by the former IOC President delighted the
members of the Executive Committee, who have been meeting since 25
April to prepare recommendations for the FIVB Board of
Administration (due to meet from April 29 to May 1). Dr. Rubén
Acosta expressed his heartfelt thanks to Mr. Juan Antonio Samaranch
for the latter’s tremendous commitment to the worldwide promotion of
sport – and of Volleyball in particular – throughout his years at
the helm of the IOC. “We will never forget how much you have
contributed to the development of sport on all five continents, nor
the wise advice you imparted to us throughout all these years! We
are extremely grateful to you,” stated the President of the FIVB.
Mexico
City, Mexico, March 7, 2005 - Televisa, the largest television
company in Mexico and one of the most powerful in Latin America,
paid tribute to Dr. Rubén Acosta, FIVB President, last week, for his
contribution to the development of sport in Mexico and around the
globe. The Televisa Sports Awards began to be presented six years
ago. With these awards, Televisa honours top sports figures for
their achievements, and encourages new generations to look to these
luminaries as an example. In addition to honouring athletes,
Televisa has also created a special trophy to pay tribute to people
whose work and influence have helped develop sport within and
outside Mexico. For these sixth annual awards ceremony, the
country's leading sports personalities were present to honour the
most outstanding athletes and officials at the national and global
level. The ceremony took place at the Teatro de la Ciudad, one of
the oldest and most beautiful theatres in Mexico City. Among the
people who attracted the greatest attention was International
Volleyball Federation President Rubén Acosta, widely considered to
be among the most important sports leaders in the world. Dr. Acosta
was invited in recognition of his universally renowned
accomplishments in developing the sport of Volleyball since he
joined the FIVB.
The
Cantonal Prosecuting Attorney indicated that, on 13 December
2004, he had directed a nonsuit in the enquiry which was
initiated in December 2002 against the President of the FIVB
and the managers of this sports federation based in
Lausanne. The parties may appeal against this ruling before
the Court of indictment within 10 days following
notification. Mario GOIJMAN, the ex-President of the
Argentine Volleyball Federation and a former member of the
FIVB Board of Administration, had filed a claim on 20
December 2002 against the managers of the FIVB for
mismanagement, misrepresentation of commercial companies and
fraudulent bookkeeping.
Lausanne,
Switzerland, November 30, 2004 The FIVB is honoured to
announce that SAS Prince Albert of Monaco has accepted to
become Honorary President of World Beach Volleyball. A
five-time Olympian and active sportsman, Prince Albert is a
well-known supporter of Beach Volleyball: he played in an
exhibition match at the Athens Olympics as well as being a
regular visitor to the tournament and presenting the medals
for the Women's final. He also attended the Swatch-FIVB
Grand Slam event in Marseille in July and is considering
hosting a World Tour event in Monaco.
Under
the leadership of Dr. Sivanthi ADITYAN, Chairman of the FIVB
Finance Commission, all the Commission Members met on 31 January
2005 in Lausanne, ready and well prepared. They examined the
2004 accounts, which they unanimously approved, congratulating
the FIVB for its total transparency and professionalism.
Indeed all the details and in particular all new TV and
Marketing agreements signed in 2004 and negotiated by Dr. Rubén
ACOSTA, FIVB President, were given to the Members on the
occasion.
KPMG, external auditors, have also assessed the accounting
principles used, the significant estimates made and they
recommended that the financial statements submitted be approved
also by the Board of Administration.
January
7, 2005
LAUSANNE,
January 18, 2005 - The largest-ever festival of elite Volleyball
is underway with a record 174 teams (97 men’s and 77 women’s)
from 101 countries participating in the FIVB World Championships
2006 – compared with 118 teams for the 2002 World
Championships. The FIVB Volleyball World Championships are held
every four years and are the sport’s premier competition. The
next men’s and women’s World Championship finals will be held in
Japan from 16 November to 3 December 2006, with 24
teams of each gender participating. FIVB President Dr Rubén
Acosta says: “The FIVB 2006 World Championships finals in
Japan will be the biggest-ever festival of elite Volleyball,
with 24 men’s and 24 women’s teams participating, in contrast
with other major competitions which are limited to 12 teams
each. “While the FIVB Volleyball World Championships are seen as
the ultimate title in international Volleyball, it is also a
special competition due to the fact that every affiliated
National Federation has the chance to enter teams. This year a
record 174 teams have entered, which is nearly a 50% increase on
the 118 teams participating in the 2002 World Championships,” he
added.
LAUSANNE,
Switzerland, 09 November 2004 - The Beijing 2008 Olympic
Organising Committee has surprised the FIVB by proposing a
new Beach Volleyball venue after Tiananmen Square had been
officially approved in an official signed document by the
Beijing 2008 Bidding Committee, the city of Beijing and the
FIVB. The FIVB has no choice but to reject the new venue.
According to the Olympic Charter the FIVB is the only body
competent to approve venues for its sport. Even if the IOC
agrees with BOCOG regarding technical aspects of the venue,
it is not the sole competence of the IOC or BOCOG to make
such an evaluation. The FIVB faces the same issue with
Volleyball.
June
12,2004,MONTREUX, Switzerland.- The 20th anniversary of the
Montreux Volley Masters was celebrated on Friday with the
unveiling of a statue of Cuban Volleyball star Regla Torres
in Montreux, Switzerland.
El
Presidente de la Federación Internacional de Voleibol, Dr.
Rubén Acosta Hernández, expresó su lamento y solidaridad a
su colega Sr. Cristobal Marte Hóffiz, Presidente de la
NORCECA por la dificultosa situación de la República
Dominicana debido a la muerte de un vasto número de gente en
la población de Jimaní y la frontera con Haití debido a las
recientes inundaciones como consencuecia de persistentes
aguaceros y el desbordamiento de un río.