Bangkok, Thailand, August 29, 2024 – The 25th AVC Elective General Assembly got underway with a bang at The Grand Fourwings Convention Hotel Bangkok on Thursday, with FIVB President Dr Ary Graca leading Asian Volleyball Family in a ceremony to celebrate the auspicious occasion of HM King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhau’s 72nd Birthday Anniversary.
The two-day meeting was attended by AVC Executive Members, Board of Administration Members and all delegates from AVC Affiliated National Federations.
After that, the FIVB President together with FIVB General Director Mr Fabio Azevedo, AVC President Mrs Rita Subowo, Thailand Volleyball Association President Mr Somporn Chaibangyang, Professor Charon Wattanasin, Vice President of National Olympic Committee of Thailand, and all AVC Executive Members comprising Mr Cai Y from China, AVC Senior Executive Vice President, Executive Zonal Vice President representing Eastern Zone and AVC Treasurer, Mr Mohamed Latheef from Maldives, AVC Executive Vice President, Mr Hugh Graham from Cook Islands, Executive Zonal Vice President repressing Oceania Zone, Mr Kiattipong Radchatagriengkai from Thailand, Executive Zonal Vice President representing Southeastern Zone and AVC Secretary General, Mr Ali Granim Al-Kuwari from Qatar, Executive Zonal Vice President representing Western Zone and Mrs Fong Sok Van Alice Oliver from Macao, China, Female Member, were all invited on stage.
Professor Charoen, speaking on behalf of NOCT, was the first to deliver a welcome speech to all participants. “It’s my great pleasure and honour to welcome all of you to the 25th AVC General Assembly in Bangkok, Thailand. Volleyball becomes one of the most popular sports in Thailand. The achievement had been made through the clear-cut planning and administration of AVC and TVA under the effective leadership of Mr Somporn. For the Thai people and sports bodies including NOCT, we encourage and admire the continuation of volleyball in Thailand and we will also continue to give our best support for volleyball activities of TVA and AVC. As host city, Bangkok has known for its rich cultural heritage and kind hospitality of people. Aside from the meeting, I hope each of you will enjoy your time here and explore the vibrant charm of Bangkok.”
Following the roll call made by AVC Secretary General Mr Kiattipong Radchatagriengkai, among 65 AVC Affiliated National Federations, 44 delegates and 18 proxies attended the meeting with three…
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