African volleyball strengthens women’s representation
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Anacao
The African Volleyball Confederation congress, held on 3 and 4 October in Santa Maria, on the island of Sal, adopted measures to strengthen women’s role in the sport. Representatives from 54 countries also decided to prioritise beach volleyball, considered less costly and full of potential, according to the confederation’s president, Bouchra Hajji.
The congress of the African Volleyball Confederation (CAVB) decided to strengthen women’s representation in all areas of the sport, including among players, coaches, referees and administrators. The meeting was held on 3 and 4 October in Santa Maria, on the island of Sal, Cape Verde, Anacao reports.
The CAVB described the measure as a lever for developing African volleyball. In particular, it intends to increase women’s presence in sports leadership roles. The African volleyball congress brought together representatives from 54 countries in Cape Verde.
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