President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has discussed the advancement of volleyball in the Maldives with the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB). He held the discussions in a meeting with delegates of FIVB at the President's Office.
At the meeting, President Solih highlighted the government's commitment to facilitate young athletes to reach their full potential and increase their presence in international sporting events. In this regard, the president discussed different requirements needed for the clubs and organisations to promote Maldives volleyball, including the development of a high-performance training center in the Maldives for long-term training.
At the meeting, President of FIVB Dr. Ary S. Graca noted the Maldivian lifestyle easily accommodates beach volleyball as a sport. He discussed with President Solih the avenues to further promote beach volleyball in the Maldives.
The president was joined at the meeting by the Minister of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment Ahmed Mahloof, and President of the Volleyball Association of the Maldives Mohamed Raneysh.