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FIVB Provisionally Recognizes Volleyball Federation of India, Forms Steering Committee
The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has granted provisional recognition to the Volleyball Federation of India (VFI) for eight months. A steering committee will ensure coordination between the FIVB, IOA, and VFI interim leadership.
The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) provisionally recognized the Volleyball Federation of India (VFI). The recognition facilitates the release of government funding for Indian teams' international preparation, training, and participation. The FIVB also formed a steering committee to ensure institutional coordination between the FIVB, IOA, and the VFI interim leadership. The steering committee includes Rohit Rajpal, Raghuram lyer, Steve Tutton, Stephen Bock, and Hitesh Malhotra. In a letter, Tutton raised concerns about visa issues for athletes in the Bhubaneswar Beach Pro Tour competition. Tutton also alleged that the FIVB has not been paid over Rs three crore for Pro Tour events held in Goa and Chennai in 2023 and 2024.
Key Facts
- The FIVB granted provisional recognition to the VFI for eight months.
- The recognition aims to facilitate government funding for Indian teams' international activities.
- A steering committee will ensure coordination between the FIVB, IOA, and VFI leadership.
- The steering committee includes representatives from the IOA and FIVB.
- The FIVB raised concerns about visa issues faced by athletes at the Bhubaneswar Beach Pro Tour.
- Twenty-seven men's teams and 22 women's teams participated in the Bhubaneswar Challenge from 23 countries.
- The FIVB alleges outstanding dues of over Rs three crore for Pro Tour events in Goa and Chennai.
- The IOA will review contracts and agreements to understand the situation.
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- ETV Bharat News — FIVB Forms Steering Committee To Ensure Institutional Coordination Between FIVB, IOA, And VFI Interim Leadership