Lausanne, Switzerland, December 10, 2015 - The FIVB Executive Committee approved a proposal to create an Athletes Commission to be unveiled at next year's Congress, which will now go forward to the Board of Administration for its approval.
The immediate mission of the Athletes Commission will be to promote the values of volleyball as a clean sport, to disseminate information to athletes regarding medical and anti-doping matters, to study proposals for the athletes' post-career opportunities and to provide feedback on FIVB competitions and propose improvements.