Manila: The Malacañan Palace on Sunday held a concert for the one-year countdown to the Philippine hosting of the Fédération Internationale De Volleyball (FIVB) Volleyball Men’s World Championship 2025.
The Philippines secured the hosting rights for its proven track record of hosting major volleyball events and passionate fanbase. It is the second Asian country to secure the hosting duties after Japan in 1998 and 2006.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Marcos graced the concert that showcased performances from the medalists of the World Championships of Performing Arts Team Philippines.
An audio-visual presentation about the ‘Alas Pilipinas,’ the country’s squad for the men’s and women’s indoor volleyball, sitting volleyball and beach volleyball was also played on the stage screen.
Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) General Manager Fabio Azevedo and President Ramon Suzara presented Marcos with commemorative gifts -painting and volleyball- symbolizing the official turnover
of hosting to the Philippines.
The gifts also served as a token of appreciation to the Philippines for formally accepting the hosting.
The volleyball championships will be held from Sept. 12 to 28, 2025 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City and the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.
At least 32 national teams will compete for the championship title, including Alas Pilipinas.
The competition is expected to attract significant global sports enthusiasts, boosting tourism.
The FIVB is a sole global volleyball regulatory body responsible for all forms of volleyball and its development.
In 1947, it was established in Lausanne, Switzerland to support the growth of national teams and athletes across the globe through development programs.
It is also part of the Olympic Movement contributing to the success of the Olympic Games.
The PNVF is a sole national federation volleyball in the Philippines formed in January 2021.
Source: Philippines News agency