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Erlind Pellumbi re-elected as president of Volleyball Federation Albania

by Admin 06/02/2025

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On January 31, 2025, in the hotel Doro City in Tirana, elections of the Albanian Volleyball Federation were held.

The Assembly was greeted by the President of KOKSH, Mr. Fidel Ylli, who rated FSHV as a serious partner in the development and promotion of volleyball in Albania.

Deputy Minister of Education and Sports, Mr. Endri Hoxha stressed that FSHV is one of the most cooperative federations and serious organizers of national and international activities, playing an important role in promoting volleyball in our region and beyond.

After the electoral process, with full unanimities, Mr. Erlind Pellumbi was re-elected as President of the Albanian Volleyball Federation.

Also, the new members of the Executive Committee VF Albania were elected, consisting of: Mr. Artur Dhimo, Mr. Dashamir Brari, Mrs. Gentiana Nicaj, Mr. Konalsi Gjoka, Mrs. Ornela Belba and Mr. Sokol Halili.

At the end of this assembly, Mr. Erlind Pellumbi thanked everyone for their support, ensuring that the work and dedication will be maximum to continue the projects launched in the big Albanian volleyball family.

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European Volleyball Commission works on ideas and measures to elevate the sport

by Press 05/02/2025

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The highly motivated and qualified members of the newly established European Volleyball Commission (EVC) came together on Tuesday at the home of European Volleyball in Luxembourg for the first plenary meeting of the 2024-2028 term – a truly historic get-together for a commission that has inherited the legacy of the former European Cups Commission (ECC) and European Sports Organising Commission (ESOC).

All equally driven by their immense passion for Volleyball and their desire to work for the good of the sport, the EVC members identified measures to streamline and optimise the CEV’s competition portfolio, thereby exchanging ideas and views on how to best revamp the CEV Champions League Volley, which remains a truly unique and valuable asset for the whole European Volleyball family.

At the same time, the EVC analysed proposals to improve the competition pathway for the younger players to facilitate their smooth transition to the senior ranks and to provide opportunities whereby the rising stars of European Volleyball can hone their skills and slowly but surely pursue and achieve their goal of a professional career in the sport.

As far as national team competitions for ‘senior’ teams are concerned, the discussions revolved around ideas on how to optimise the current Volleyball ecosystem with a focus on the CEV EuroVolley qualifiers and the CEV European League.

“Our meeting has been very productive, and I am especially happy with the varied profile of our members, all bringing to the table a tremendous wealth of knowledge and expertise from their experiences with clubs and / or National Federations,” said EVC President Libenzio Conti. “Obviously, some ideas and projects will take more time to be further refined and implemented, but this was a good start, and we are on the right track. Our work will now continue through various working groups, as members have been divided into smaller units, each one with a well-defined focus and specific areas to work on. I am confident that the future of European Volleyball is bright.”

The members of the EVC commission from the Balkan countries are Ivan Bošković (MNE), Gabriela Bulgariu (ROU), Simon Djines (MKD), Danilo Mrdja (SRB), Valentin Pomakov (BUL) and Nilufer Basak Shimonsky (TUR).

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TVF President receives Visionary Contribution Award

by Press 04/02/2025

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Turkish Volleyball Federation (TVF) President Mehmet Akif Üstündağ was recently honoured with the Visionary Contribution Award in recognition of his contribution to Turkish Volleyball and leadership at the Kristal Marmara Awards ceremony organised by Marmara University.

At the same ceremony, national team player Derya Cebecioğlu was announced as the recipient of the “Athlete of the Year” award.

Üstündağ, whose nomination for the award was supported by some 30 thousand people who participated in the voting process, said: “I would like to express my sincere gratitude to you for being deemed worthy of this award. I am honoured to be a part of the great success achieved by our female players, who made history by achieving a milestone in 100 years of our country through their EuroVolley and VNL successes. I am receiving this award on behalf of all stakeholders behind such historic success. I offer my sincere respect, love, and gratitude.”

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Montenegro poised to host historic FIVB Coaches Course Level 3

by Press 03/02/2025

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The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has entrusted the Volleyball Federation of Montenegro (OSCG) with the organisation of an FIVB Coaches Course Level 3, the highest-level such coaching seminar run by FIVB, which will take place from June 22 to 29 in Podgorica.

After successfully organising an FIVB Coaches Course Level 1 and a subsequent FIVB Coaches Course Level 2 in 2016 and 2018 respectively, the world’s governing volleyball body has once again placed its trust in the OSCG and approved the hosting of the FIVB Coaches Course Level 3 in the capital city of the Balkan country.

The Volleyball Federation of Montenegro is the only federation from Europe to be granted the organisation of such a prestigious course. Globally, only five such courses will be held this year, namely in Montenegro, Nigeria, Ecuador, Jordan, and Algeria.

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