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PRESIDENTS ACTIVITIES REPORT

FIVB President Dr. Ary S. Graa F met Russian President Vladimir Putin following the SportAccord Convention, which took place in Saint Petersburg.

Dr. Graa said he was extremely pleased that President Putin warmly received his proposals to have Russias help to develop volleyball in the region. President Putin welcomed President Graas vision to have Russia as a base to develop volleyball

and beach volleyball throughout the post-Soviet states.

I am very happy and honoured to be able to have the chance to meet and speak with President Putin, Dr. Graa said after the meeting. I was very impressed with how he was very open and receptive to listening and learning about the FIVBs volleyball development plans. He was very encouraged by the vision and expressed his willingness for Russia to

help as much as possible.Russian Olympic Committee

President Alexander Zhukov, who was also in attendance during the meeting, welcomed President Graa in Moscow following the SportAccord Convention where the details of the new volleyball development initiative in the region were confirmed.

BRIGHT FUTURE FOR VOLLEYBALL AND RUSSIAMoscow, Russia, June 3, 2013

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FIVB President Dr. Ary Graa discusses Creative sports Award with Asia olympic Council President His excellency and IoC member sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahd Al-sabah FIVB President Dr. Ary Graa meets turkish sports Minister suat Kili

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BRIGHT FUTURE FOR VOLLEYBALL AND RUSSIAMoscow, Russia, June 3, 2013

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Two days after the FIVBs historic sponsorship deal with Japanese car manufacturer, Honda, FIVB President Dr. Ary S. Graa F explains what it will mean for the FIVB and the volleyball community.

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St. Petersburg, Russia, May 29, 2013

HONDa PartNersHiP Will PrOMOte vOlleyball tO NeW Markets

The FIVB announced a ground-breaking sponsorship deal with Japanese car manufacturer Honda, who will become the first ever FIVB official partner for professional and elite volleyball and beach volleyball for the next four years.

This agreement is the first important partnership reached under the new leadership of Dr. Ary S. Graa F. Honda, as the official partner, will sponsor major world class events such as the Womens Volleyball World Championship Italy 2014, the World League, the World Grand Prix, the Club World Championships and the Beach Volleyball World Championships.

This partnership is concluded under

the FIVB Global Partnership Strategy, part of a wider FIVB Partnership Programme that aims to integrate a select few brands with exclusive rights across both volleyball and beach volleyball FIVB events.

FIVB President Dr. Graa commented on the agreement: For the first time ever, the FIVB

has signed a partnership with an international brand across both disciplines. This step represents a major milestone for the FIVB and it is part of the new era for the Federation following the success of our sport at London 2012.

fivb siGNs PartNersHiP Deal WitH HONDa MOtOr eurOPe St. Petersburg, Russia, May 27, 2013

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fIVB President Dr. Ary S. Graa f in discussion with media about new sponsorship deal with Honda Motor europe fIVB President meets with fIVB Heroes award winner Positive meeting with Russian Olympic Committee President Alexander Zhukov at SportAccord fIVB President Dr. Ary S. Graa f congratulated the President of the Russia Volleyball federation Stanislav Shevchenko on the federations 90th anniversary

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After his election to head of the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) in September 2012, President Dr. Ary S. Graa F promised to work towards modernising and streamlining the way in which the sport and organisation is run. FIVB had the opportunity to sit down with the President to take stock of the current situation and to discuss the Brazilians future plans.

FIVB: You have spoken about restructuring the FIVB to ensure that the organisation continues to meet the demands of the sport, its athletes and fans. What measures have you put in place in your short time at the helm?

President Graa: My first directive was to conduct an audit of our current working practices and organisational structure. This has assisted us greatly in building on our management model to ensure that our projects are realised in the most efficient manner possible. We have also strengthened our financial and economic strategies, and continue to ensure that our internal workings are communicated in as transparent a manner as possible to all our continental and national federations. We are also looking closely at the Japanese model of marketing the sport in its region.

Q & A with President GrAALausanne, Switzerland, April 16, 2013

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A report following the 100 Day Action Plan implemented by FIVB President Dr. Ary S. Graa F has strongly recommended that the foundations laid by the Action Plan be followed by a 500 or even a 1,000 Day Implementation Plan. The report, by Professor Istvan Kasznar of the Fundao Getulio Vargas university in Brazil, explains that the Action Plan was built on the foundation, values and main objectives of the FIVBs Strategic Plan. Its goal was to demonstrate short-term progress and create a special momentum for

the team-building, integration and transformation of volleyball across the global volleyball community.

According to the report, the purpose of a 500 or 1,000 Day Implementation Plan would be to negotiate, align, confirm, reinforce, communicate and synchronize all on-going, planned and approved activities, especially those which are essential long-term plans and were not included in the initial 100 Day Plan.

Lausanne, Switzerland, April 30, 2013

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New event concept highlights best beach volleyball year yet Record registration for fIVB Volleyball World Championships Landmark year ahead for volleyball

Following the recent FIVB Executive Committee, beach volleyball is on the verge of major change. A new philosophy and a new direction under FIVB President Dr. Ary S. Graa F is set to change the shape of international beach volleyball for years to come, starting with 2013.

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Lausanne, Switzerland, January 4, 2013

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FIVB President Dr. Ary S. Graa F has set out a new investment strategy for the sports governing body in order to streamline expenditure and maximize revenue. President Graa served as a director for several major Brazilian banks, including the Banco Mercantil de So Paulo where he headed up 15,000 employees. He has appointed Mr Neil Brito, bank consultant, as the new investment strategy consultant for the FIVB and will work together with him to define the details of a new strategy to minimise loss and

maximise the growth of the FIVBs financial resources.

Funds under the FIVB management were previously overseen by the French bank Socit Gnrale, and JP Morgan. Under the new arrangements, Socit Gnrales responsibilities will be shared with the Swiss banks Pictet, Lombard Odier & Cie and UBP (Union Bancaire Prive). JP Morgan will continue to look after the same managed funds as before.

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The first Board of Administration meeting under the presidency of Dr. Ary S. Graa F came to a close at the FIVB headquarters in Lausanne with President Graa thanking the members for their valuable work and forward thinking.

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fIVBS new VISIOn AffIRMeD DuRInG BOARD MeeTInG

FIVB President Dr. Ary S. Graa F could not miss the opportunity to address the many guests in attendance at Neumnster Abbey one of the coolest places in the city of Luxembourg for the 40th anniversary of the European Volleyball Confederation by stating that his

speech was going to be very short. Dr. Graa started by expressing

his happiness for attending the celebrations of the CEV 40th anniversary.

Congratulations to the CEV President Andr Meyer and to the European Confederation for this reception, Dr. Graa said.

I feel like being at home; people are satisfied and happy. I just spoke to the chairman of the Luxembourg Volleyball Federation and I said I brought the sun here but wont take it back when I leave the Grand Duchy.

InTeRnATIOnAl AnD euROPeAn VOlleyBAll fAMIlIeS ShARe SAMe MISSIOnLuxembourg, Luxembourg, May 4, 2013

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FIVB President calls CEV premises a role-model

FIVB President at IOC World Conference on Sport for All

President Graa at Peru Olympic Museum of Sport opening

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PReSIDenT GRAA InTRODuCeS new fIVB InVeSTMenT PlAn

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The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) welcomed a beach volleyball player delegation to its headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland to review and discuss the FIVBs modernised global beach volleyball strategy put in place for the Olympic period 2013-2016.

Following the direction of FIVB President Dr. Ary S. Graa F for increased transparency, democracy and fairness towards players, FIVB

Beach Volleyball Commission President Vicente Araujo and FIVB Beach Volleyball Department Director Angelo Squeo explained to the delegation which included nine players: Hannes Brinkborg (SWE), Lauren Fendrick (USA), Daniel Hupfer (AUT), Janne Kongshavn (NOR), Todd Rogers (USA), Pedro Solberg (BRA), Maria Tsiartsiani (GRE), Marloes Wesselink (NED) and Nadine Zumkehr (SUI) the technical

aspects of the new FIVB beach volleyball philosophy and its goals, namely:

To grow the sport worldwide; to increase the number of participating national federations; to increase the role of the confederations; to increase the importance of all levels of events; to increase the number of promoters; to create more opportunities for players to play; to allow new teams and new countries to enter the World Tour easily; to ensure high quality events without over burdening promoters.


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Following the implementation of development programmes in NORCECA and South America, the FIVB is using the same model in Africa and Asia to complete what has been an extremely exciting year for the global development of volleyball and beach volleyball under the new FIVB President Dr. Ary S. Graa F. Read full stoRy

Lausanne, Switzerland, August 13, 2013

fRuITfuL YeAR fOR DeVeLOPMenT

GROunD BReAkInG fIVB AnD ATHLeTeS MeeTInG DISCuSSeS BeACH VOLLeYBALL fuTuRe Lausanne, Switzerland, March 7, 2013

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FIVB President meets with Confederation Presidents on eve of Executive Committee & Board of Administration meetings

FIVB President inspires CSV members FIVB roundtable discussion on Igniting Volleyball

Volleyball celebrates World Womens Day in Tunisia

Brazil on top form in lead up to World League debut

FIVB President leads key TV meetings in Japan

Tokyo ceremony for opening of new AVC offices in Japan

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FIVB President Dr. Ary S. Graa F met with four Olympic champions Fabi, Fofo, Sheilla and Adenzia at the Brazil Volleyball Federations offices in Rio de Janeiro for an exchange

of views and an informal discussion session on the state of Volleyball, both nationally and globally.

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, February 20, 2013

OlyMPiC ChAMPiOnS MeeT wiTh fiVB PReSiDenT

FIVB signs World Cup deal with Japan for 2015 and 2019

FIVB President meets IOC Sports Director in Rio de Janeiro

FIVB President meets players in Rio Technical Commission applauds FIVB evaluation content Tokyo 2020 Olympic volleyball and beach volleyball plans

FIVB President Dr. Ary S. Graa F has been appointed to the IOCs Sport for All Commission as the governing body of the Olympic Movement confirmed the members of its commissions.

President Graa will be part of the 31-member commission, which was created by the IOC in 1983 in response to the growing public interest in sports practice, health, fitness and physical activity. The aim of the Sport for All Commission is to encourage regular physical activity and to promote its health and social benefits to all members of society.

Fellow FIVB and IOC member Rita Subowo was reappointed to the Sport for All Commission and will also sit on the Sport and Environment Commission and the Coordination Commission for the Youth

Olympic Games. FIVB Executive Vice-President and IOC member Mr Habu Gumel was designated as a member of the IOCs Sport and Environment Commission.

fiVB PReSiDenT APPOinTeD TO The iOCS SPORT fOR All COMMiSSiOn Lausanne, Switzerland, March 1, 2013

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FIVB signs World Cup deal with Japan for 2015 and 2019

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FIVB President meets players in Rio Technical Commission applauds FIVB evaluation content Tokyo 2020 Olympic volleyball and beach volleyball plans

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The FIVB Executive Committee applauded the initiative of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Council with its new found approach in 2013 as its end of year meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil came to a close. Following a very successful year in 2012, the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Council, led by Council president and FIVB Board of Administration member Vicente Araujo, sought a new vision for 2013 and beyond in order to capitalise on the tremendous momentum of the past 12 to 24 months and create new opportunities for players. A reduction in the level of approval criteria for FIVB Open events has created that break through with a potential record-breaking FIVB beach

volleyball calendar in 2013.Countries of the likes of Peru, Qatar

and Uganda are expected to host FIVB Open events for the first time in 2013 while USA could potentially be welcomed back for the first time since 2004 as part of a calendar

which is likely to cover nine months of the year (March to December) and all five confederations. The confirmation of the 2013 calendar was released in February.

New FIVB Beach VolleyBall phIlosophy welcomed By executIVe commIttee Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, December 15, 2012

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Dr. Ary Graa, President of the FIVB, completed a four-day visit to Algeria, where he met with Algeria Federation President Mustapha Lemouchi and other sport dignitaries including the Minister of Youth and Sports, Mohamed Tahmi.

Blida, Algeria, December 10, 2012

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President Graa welcomes Executive Committee to Rio President Graa attends Doha GOALS Forum FIVB World League expands to 18 teams for 2013 FIVB President visits Italy Volleyball Federation

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The State of Qatar and the FIVB both share a common goal and that is development, said the new president of volleyballs world governing body Dr. Ary S. Graa F in Doha at the official lunch offered by the organisers of the FIVB Club World Championships to the FIVB executives and tournament officials.

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Doha, Qatar, October 17, 2012

fIVB AnD QATAR hAVe DeVelOPMenT AS COMMOn GOAl

International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) President Dr. Ary S. Graa F proved that he is not just a manager but someone with a sound knowledge of volleyball, as he took to the court to play the Vlei Master, a senior competition held in Saquarema, Brazil for athletes

above the age of 35. In its ninth edition, the event organised by the Brazilian Volleyball Federation (CBV) brings together 145 teams and more than 1,200 players for an eight-day competition at the CBVs Volleyball Development Center. Players from all over the country and other countries

in the region travel from afar to participate in the tournament. The competition was created by Dr. Graa during his term as the head of the Brazilian federation.

A huge event like this one proves that volleyball is a sport that can be practised by people of different ages, from children to old people. And it also shows how important volleyball can be to ones health, Dr. Graa said.

The FIVB President visited the Vlei Master with a clear desire to play with friends.

Playing volleyball is not new for Dr. Graa as he had a victorious career on the court in the 1960s, winning important titles and playing for the Brazilian national team.

fIVB PReSIDenT TAkeS TO The COuRT AT VleI MASTeR Saquarema, Brazil, November 14, 2012

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Dr. Ary S. Graa honoured at the 2012-13 Superliga launch ceremony Istanbul 2020 Olympic bid visits FIVB IOC Sports Director attends World Tour Council for World Championships and Grand Slams Madrid 2020 Olympic bid visits FIVB Trentino Diatec and Sollys Nestle crowned in Doha QOC Secretary General meets FIVB President

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Dr. Ary S. Graa F was personally congratulated on his election as the new FIVB President by IOC President Dr. Jacques Rogge during an inaugural meeting between the two at the IOC headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland. Dr. Graa F was accompanied to the IOC by FIVB Honorary Life President Jizhong Wei, FIVB 1st Executive Vice President Cristobal Marte Hoffiz, Executive Vice President and Treasurer Dr. Amr M. Elwani, Board of Administration member Vicente Araujo and FIVB General Director Carlos Luiz Martins.

Dr. Rogge welcomed the FIVB delegation before Dr. Graa F met the IOC President discussing the future of the FIVB and the democratic change

which has occurred at the FIVB over the past four years which Dr. Rogge acknowledged has helped significantly modify the relationship between the IOC and the FIVB.

PReSiDenT GRAA MeeTS wiTh iOC PReSiDenT Lausanne, Switzerland, October 9, 2012

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Dr. Ary S. Graa F has been elected as the fourth FIVB President at the FIVB Congress at Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, USA. Needing a 50 per cent plus one majority of the eligible votes, Dr. Graa, who was president of the Brazil Volleyball Federation and the South America Confederation and a member of the FIVB Board of

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FIVB and United Nations intensifying their partnership with grassroots project E-Book education shows way ahead for federations

The Beach Volleyball Continental Cup, a series of qualification tournaments towards the 2012 London Olympic Games, allowed the participation of almost 150 national federations in the past three years.

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Anaheim, USA, September 21, 2012

COnTinenTAl CuP exPAnDS The SCene Of BeACh VOlleyBAll

happened with each federation voting by secret ballot with a choice of three candidates. I would like to address my thanks for those who trusted me, for those who voted for me, said President Graa.

Administration, recorded 103 votes, with USA Volleyball CEO Doug Beal obtaining 86 and Australia Volleyball Federation President Chris Schacht 15. With 206 participating federations, two votes were recorded as invalid. Former FIVB President Jizhong Wei promised the FIVBs first democratic election and that was exactly what

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A recurring theme during discussions at our annual commission meetings was that Technology does not drive change it enables change. The FIVB is on the cusp of a new era as we now begin the work of making our sport, and the way we bring our volleyball to our audiences, more appealing and dynamic for todays generation.

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fIVB emBRACINg ChANge IN 2013

It is with an enormous sense of pride that I address you for the first time in these pages as President of the FIVB. We have come a long way since we began, and it is my avowed intention to ensure that volleyball and beach volleyball not only stay in touch with the ever-changing world in which we live today, but offer a beacon of hope and joy to players and spectators everywhere.

Under our leadership the FIVB will become even more efficient, more dynamic, and more modern in its outlook. For me it is a great honour and at the same time a great opportunity to grow the sport of volleyball around the world, taking it into schools and boosting its profile, and I am proud to be able to lead it into this new era.

There has been significant change within the organisation over the

TOWARDS AN effICIeNT, DyNAmIC, mODeRN feDeRATION

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Modernising the FIVBs communication strategy Growth of beach volleyball Beach volleyball success FIVB Board meeting success The potential of the FIVB Moving forward Seasons greetings

The new FIVB organisational structure, by Deloitte

past four years under my predecessor, Honorary FIVB President Jizhong Wei, and I would now like to take the baton and run with it, with a great sense of purpose for the benefit of volleyball. The three previous Presidents all did a tremendous job for volleyball, and we would not be in the position we are today without them.

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