Ukraine: Manfredi (Fipav), worried about war implications

(ANSA) – ROME, FEBRUARY 26 – The situation between Russia and Ukraine has repercussions on the world of volleyball, a sport that is scheduled for its men’s World Cup in Russia, from August 26 to September 11. But not only that, because there are also the European cups and the matches that some Italian clubs have to play against the Russian ones.

In the last few hours, the president of Fipav Giuseppe Manfredi and the secretary Genersle Alberto Rabiti have had several telephone conversations with the top management of Cev, the European volleyball body, and Fivb, which is the world federation. The Federvolley number one has expressed all his concerns about the current situation caused by the war in Ukraine, and the consequent implications on the international volleyball activity. Both Cev and Fivb have ensured that indications will be given on the development of the European Cups, the Volleyball Nations League and the upcoming 2022 Men’s World Championship.

“The primary objective of the Italian Volleyball Federation – says Fipav in a note – is that the necessary measures are taken to protect the Italian clubs and national teams, as well as safeguard the credibility of the world volleyball movement, which has always been deployed against all types. of war and in favor of peace “. (HANDLE).

Source: Ansa

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