The FIVB is committed to protecting and promoting the gender balance that is inherent in the sport. Across all major competitions, equal prize money and match formats promote a level playing field, while data from Nielsen consumer research demonstrates that the women’s and men’s game are equally popular among fans. And fans worldwide will have an opportunity to see the best of women’s volleyball at this year’s FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Championship which will be co-hosted by the Netherlands and Poland.
Off the court, the FIVB continues to promote equal opportunities for women within the administration of the sport. At the heart of the FIVB is the Athletes’ Commission which maintains equal gender representation among its members, including the Commission’s President, Madelein Meppelink. And for the first time ever, the Athletes’ Commission President was automatically appointed to the FIVB Board of Administration with full Board member rights.
