CEV President discusses Volleyball’s breakthrough at Sunset Sports Festival

This past weekend, CEV President Roko Sikirić attended the fifth edition of the Sunset Sports Festival held in Zadar where he joined a panel discussion on “Volleyball’s Global Breakthrough Moment”.

“The conversation revolved around the remarkable growth that Volleyball has experienced in recent years, ranging from increasing broadcast reach and growing commercial interest to sold-out arenas and the continued rise of our flagship competitions. We also discussed the work still ahead of us as we strive to unlock the full potential of our sport and ensure sustainable and continued growth across all levels of the Volleyball ecosystem,” the CEV President comments. 

The panel involved additional high-profile Volleyball authorities, namely MEVZA President Valentina Bifflin and Frane Žanić, President of the Croatian Volleyball Federation, thereby accounting for an engaging discussion. Antonio Vuksanović moderated the session with great energy and insight.

“Thank you as well to everyone who joined us in such large numbers and contributed to a fantastic atmosphere, and to the Sunset Sports Festival team for the invitation and outstanding organisation. It is always encouraging to see so much interest in the future of Volleyball and the opportunities that lie ahead for our sport,” the CEV President concludes. 

The Sunset Sports Festival held in Zadar regularly hosts prominent speakers and guests from across the sports industry such as former soccer superstar Alessandro Del Piero, HRH Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan AI Saud, the Chairman of the Saudi Esports Federation, Judit Polgar, one of the greatest chess players of all time, and many more.