Mar the 01 Corporate
Volleyball Canada supports FIVB’s exclusion of Russia
March 1, 2022: The FIVB has announced multiple actions against Russia and Belarus in response to the Russian government’s military invasion of Ukraine.
These actions include:
- Removal of Russia as a host for two rounds of the 2022 men’s and women’s Volleyball Nations League
- Removal of Russia as the host for the 2022 FIVB Men’s World Championship
- Declaration that Russian and Belarusian national teams, clubs, officials, and athletes are not eligible to participate in international and continental events until further notice
As an FIVB member, Volleyball Canada formally pushed for and fully endorsed the exclusion of Russia from hosting and participating in international tournaments.
As a member of the Canadian Olympic Committee, VC also fully endorses its statement, found here.
We stand with our sport partners in condemning the actions of the Russian government, and our thoughts are with the Ukrainian people.
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