Beijing, Aug. 7 -- With a clear vision to double the global volleyball population from 800 million to 1.6 billion by 2032, the head of the sport's world governing body said China is playing a crucial role
in that effort.
"We are coming to China at least twice a year, it is because of the huge potential of volleyball in China," said International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) president Fabio Azevedo during the FIVB Men's Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Finals held in Ningbo, China.
"We want to grow to 1.6 billion people in only eight years from now. Without China, it would be impossible."
With more than three decades of experience in the sport, Azevedo spoke with confidence about volleyball's future.
"I believe that volleyball in the...