World Volleyball FIVB’s new President Jizhong Wei of China pointed out a new way he was going to run the body in the wake of the often controversial Mexican Ruben Acosta. Speaking to delegates at the European Congress including British representatives Richard Calicott and Lisa Wainwright of England, Marie and Patrick Murphy of NIVA and Scotalnd's Colin McGinlay and Margaretann Fleming.
Mr. Wei promised to respect and to co-operate with the CEV and vice versa. Mr. Wei said he intends to change the way FIVB has worked with both the Continental Confederations and the National Federations. “You will all be expected to play a much more important role than in the past, be aware that FIVB respects the right of all National Federations to freely express their opinions on the various topics related to volleyball competitions. And much more, you are also entitled to criticize the FIVB President, which is the very first that has to be constantly controlled and supervised by his partners”.
The British Volleyball Presidents Rich Calicott, Patrick Murphy and Colin McGinlay were presented with the new European Confederation’s Gold Badges by CEV President and FIVB Vice President Andre Meyer of Luxembourg to honour their work in the British Isles.
Colman Tourghlay mauricecolmantourghlay@msn.com
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