With 72-days to go until the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship Philippines 2025, FIVB president Fabio Azevedo is already predicting an amazing celebration of the sport delivered by first-time and solo host, the Philippines.
“We have no doubt that the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championships here in the Philippines will be a remarkable success,” President Azevedo told at a press conference at the Philippine Local Organizing Committee headquarters at the Bonifacio Global City in Taguig City, Philippines.
“We will show spectacular volleyball matches here in Manilla to the whole world,” added Fabio Azevedo, who’s in the Philippines for a two-day visit.
Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) president Ramon “Tats” Suzara, also head of the Asian Volleyball Confederation, and his secretary-general, Donaldo Caringal, welcomed President Azevedo, who was accompanied by Volleyball World Chief Business Officer Guido Betti.
“Philippines have strong hosting credentials with the amazing legs of VNL staged here for three years in a row, so our expectations in regard to the organizing of the World Championship are high”. added Fabio Azevedo. “We look forward to a beautiful spectacle and amazing experiences for athletes and fans alike.”
President Azevedo said that the PNVF, under Suzara, has inspired the world in its hosting of the VNL through the “Fan Zone” initiative, a players-fans interaction after every match.
“From the Americas to Europe and Asia, you [PNVF] set the tone for this amazing ‘Fan Zone,’” said Azevedo, who’ll proceed to Palau for the Mini Pacific Games next.
The “Fan Zone” innovation, the FIVB President said, attracted and engaged more fans in anew way and “will be one of key elements to delivering the successful World Championship and showcasing the warm hospitality”
Suzara said he’s honored for the praises and now brims with added confidence in delivering the expectations not only anticipated by the FIVB but also by the Filipino fans.
“It’s our honor to have FIVB President Fabio here,” Suzara said. “We appreciate President Fabio having a quick visit to guide us in the successful world championship hosting for the first time in the Philippines.”
This year’s World Championship will debut an expanded format from 24 to 32 teams and marks the first edition under a new biennial cycle.
Matches will be held at two major venues in the heart of Manila--Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City and the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
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