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Current American volleyball CEO DougBeal toured Kenya recently from where he kicked off the world tourfor his presidential campaign for the forthcoming elections of theFederation for the International Volleyball (FIVB) scheduled forSeptember. Beal' s visit to Nairobi was also a show of support to the AfricaWomen' s Club Championships as well as a forum to seek closercollaboration with various national federations in Africa as heseeks to develop a stronger relationship with the continent. However, during his Nairobi visit, which was his first port of hisworldwide tour in drumming up support for his candidacy, Bealexpressed his resentment with the world body over what he termed as'lack of democratic principles where the FIVB President has alwaysbeen elected unopposed. "In September, the volleyball world will have a truly uniqueopportunity to democratically and openly elect their new leader.For the first time in many years, the FIVB' s 220 nationalfederations will be able to express their individual vote for thefuture of our sport and I am honoured to be part of this historicmoment," he told journalists in Nairobi on Friday.
"The association has never had open, clear elections for presidentthat features more than one candidate. It should be left tonational associations to make independent decisions on who theywant to elect as president." Beal said the world volleyball deserves a leader who understandsthe global needs and challenges of the sport and added that havingcontributed to volleyball in many different roles in over 100countries, he knew firsthand the global challenges nationalfederations of all sizes face. "My experience in bringing success across many different platformshas prepared me for the FIVB Presidency and for the next chapter inour sport' s history." Beal came face to face with the obstacles his candidacy faced whenthe chairman of the Kenya Volleyball Federation Waithaka Kionireminded him of the challenges ahead bearing in mind that theconfederations in Asia, Africa and America have openly thrown theirweight behind candidate Ary Graca of Brazil. Outgoing FIVB President Wei Jizhong of China will not seekre-election. The other candidate is Chris Schacht, the President ofAustralia Volleyball Federation.
"Confederation presidents do not speak on behalf of others.Foundations of independence should rest with national federationswhose opinion should be respected. Participation of othercandidates should be welcomed and their visions listened to sincethey bring along with them different personal style." He admitted that he has in the past not had a significantrelationship with Africa but nevertheless promised his will be aquick study. He said as the next FIVB president, he intends to use his vastexperience spanning over 40 years both as a player and head coachof the US National Team to bring real change to the game. Most of those who support his candidacy are from his own countrywhereas those voting presidents mainly from African countries whograced his launch bid in Nairobi remained tight-lipped when Xinhuaasked them where they will cast their vote.
Lloy Ball, four-time Olympian and Olympic gold medallist in 2008says having known Beal for 20 years, he believes Doug represents aleader with a global vision who knows what inspires athletes; anddrives coaches; motivates national federations. "I cannot wait tohave Doug Beal as FIVB president." Former U.S. Volleyball President who is also a former FIVBCommittee member Beck Howard said volleyball needs a leader who canbe trusted and has the ability to listen to those around him andmake the right decision for world volleyball whereas the CEO, U.S.Olympic Committee Scott Blackmun said he had no doubt Beal wouldmake a great leader for volleyball internationally. The 65-year-old Beal competed as a member of the U.S. men' snational team from 1970 to 1976 and was named head coach of the USmen' s national team in 1977.
With him as head coach of the national team, the United Statescaptured its first-ever gold medal in men' s volleyball at the 1984Olympics. In 2005, Beal was named CEO of U.S. Volleyball, the governing bodyof Volleyball in the U.S. I am an expert from Bag & Luggage Making Materials, usually analyzes all kind of industries situation, such as tantalum heat exchanger , core drill rigs.
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