35th FIVB World CongressDr. Graça, who was first elected in 2012 at the FIVB World Congress in Anaheim, USA, stood unopposed for re-election to the FIVB presidency for the period 2016 - 2024 after receiving unanimous support for his candidacy from all five of the FIVB's Continental Confederations.The delegates approved the re-election of Dr. Graça by acclamation on the end of the first day of the two-day Congress.Dr. Graça said: "Volleyball is undoubtedly in a golden era of success and it is an honour for me to have the prestigious opportunity to build on this great success and take our sport to even greater heights. "Thank you to the global volleyball family for believing in my vision, together we will make volleyball the number one family sport entertainment in the world. "Under his pioneering leadership, volleyball has achieved unprecedented worldwide growth and the sport was the signature event of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. He has helped transform volleyball into an engaging, dynamic and universal sport for all in line with the FIVB's vision to make volleyball the number one family sport entertainment in the world.

Source: The Nation Bangkok October 06, 2016 02:03 UTC