FIVB President receives special recognition at CEV’s 50th Anniversary Gala in Rome

FIVB President Dr Ary Graça F° was among the many honorary guests in attendance at yesterday’s European Volleyball Confederation (CEV) 50th Anniversary Gala, where he received a special recognition to commemorate his support of European volleyball.

The celebration saw members of the European and global volleyball community come together to celebrate the Continental Confederation’s golden jubilee in Rome ahead of the CEV EuroVolley 2023 Men’s Finals.

The FIVB President was honoured with a special medal in recognition of his support to the European Volleyball Family. Presented by CEV President Aleksandar Boričić during the gala, the medal also served as a sign of friendship and mutual respect between the two organisations.

FIVB President Dr Ary Graça F° congratulated the CEV on its golden anniversary (Photo credits: CEV)

Speaking during the gala, the FIVB President stated:

“I wish to congratulate the CEV President and all of you on this golden anniversary but especially on the tremendous transformation that European Volleyball has experienced under the leadership of Mr Boričić.

“This is something you can see for yourself here tonight in this wonderful location - and that I could witness last night during the EuroVolley semis too. The passion, enjoyment and involvement of the audience were simply spine-tingling. I can only hope and wish that you will continue to work with the same spirit and strive for further innovation, while being ready to share and transfer your experiences to other continents as well.”