Members Alas Pilipinas with FIVB president Fabio Azevedo throughout his go to in Manila forward of the Volleyball Males’s World Championship right here. –HANDOUT PHOTO
MANILA, Philippines–FIVB president Fabio Azevedo is assured that the Philippines’ historic first-ever internet hosting of the Volleyball Males’s World Championship will likely be a hit.
The match runs from September 12 to twenty-eight at Mall of Asia Area and Sensible Araneta Coliseum.
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Azevedo, joined by Volleyball World Chief Enterprise Officer Guido Betti, was in Manila for 2 days to examine preparations for the 32-nation occasion with simply two months to go.
“We have now little question that the world championships right here will likely be a outstanding success,” stated Azevedo throughout a media roundtable on Thursday on the Philippine Native Organizing Committee headquarters in Taguig. “Within the Philippines, we’ll present wonderful matches to the world.”
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The Brazilian volleyball chief stated the FIVB awarded internet hosting rights to the Philippines in recognition of its hospitality, rising volleyball tradition, and powerful observe file in staging worldwide occasions such because the Volleyball Nations League and several other AVC tournaments.
“That is the primary time the World Championship is being held each two years, not 4, so now we have many new views. Our expectations are very excessive. We set the bar excessive for the Philippines as a result of it’s not the primary time the nation has organized a giant occasion,” stated Azevedo.
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“One factor that provides us absolute consolation is the massive expertise of the volleyball management right here. President Suzara and his staff have confirmed their skill to ship nice occasions. I imagine even they may increase the bar this time.”
Azevedo additionally underscored the size of the occasion, noting the leap from eight groups within the VNL to 32 nationwide groups for the world championship.
“You’re going to see our athletes in every single place within the metropolis,” he added.
PNVF and AVC president Tats Suzara welcomed Azevedo together with PNVF vp Ricky Palou and secretary-general Donaldo Caringal, and members of the Alas Pilipinas males’s staff.
“It’s our honor to have FIVB president Fabio right here,” stated Suzara. “We recognize President Fabio making a fast go to to information us in efficiently internet hosting the World Championship for the primary time.”
Azevedo stated he hopes the occasion will assist volleyball seize the curiosity of extra informal followers within the Philippines.
“The following step for volleyball is to beat the informal followers,” he stated. “There’s no different method to do it however to make the game extra accessible and interesting. Volleyball is a sport you’ll be able to play one year a yr, indoors, outside, on sand, snow, grass. Two-on-two, three-on-three, six-on-six, it doesn’t matter.”
Azevedo additionally inspired followers to safe tickets and be a part of the historic match, which can embody fan zones and different VNL-style experiences.
“Don’t miss the chance to observe the video games,” he stated. “This gained’t simply be about seeing the perfect volleyball groups on the earth — it is going to be a tremendous expertise and nice leisure. Convey your households and youngsters. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime second.”
