Romanian Volleyball Federation elects new leadership for next four years

Earlier this month, the Romanian Volleyball Federation (FRV) held its General Assembly to elect their leadership for the upcoming four-year term. Out of 182 eligible members, as many as 149 were present at the assembly. Adin Marian Cojocaru was re-elected as President. Cojocaru expressed gratitude for the renewed trust placed in him and outlined ambitious plans for the future of Romanian Volleyball.

“We are committed to continuing the projects we have started,” Cojocaru stated. “I am grateful that the hard work of our team at the federation is recognised, but the upcoming term will demand even more effort. In 2025, we will participate in the Men’s World Championship, and in 2026, Romania will host CEV EuroVolley Men. Having already organised similar such events, we are well-prepared to deliver it successfully.”

Cojocaru also emphasised the importance of restructuring internal committees and aligning objectives for the new term. “The priority is to re-establish the committees and get them operational. After that, the Executive Board will begin implementing the strategies that will drive Romanian Volleyball forward over the next four years. I am thankful to those who believe in our vision, and I promise we will work tirelessly to complete our projects and ensure Romanian Volleyball continues to proudly represent our country on the international stage.”

Alongside Cojocaru, two Vice Presidents were elected: Mihai Duță and Iulian Pîslaru, who received 82 and 75 votes respectively. Duță, who served as Vice-President in the previous term too, has been a key supporter of the federation’s initiatives, while Pîslaru, currently the general manager of CSM BUCURESTI and a former standout player, is expected to contribute significantly to the FRV’s growth. “I am confident that with their expertise, we will successfully achieve our goals,” Cojocaru added.

The newly elected members of the FRV Executive Board for the 2024-2028 term are as follows: Răzvan Roșu (105 votes), Lucian Năstase (104 votes), Adina Salaoru (104 votes), Alin Mataizer (103 votes), Ramona Ceamuru (99 votes), Florin Voinea (98 votes), Emilian Crihană (88 votes), Marian Ștefan (65 votes), and Cornel Itu (59 votes).

Looking ahead: Ambitious plans for 2025 and 2026

As Cojocaru embarks on his new term, he aims to build upon the progress made in recent years. “We are focused on continuing the development of the sport at both senior and junior levels. Our immediate objectives include preparing for the 2025 Men’s World Championship and laying the groundwork for the 2026 European Championship, which we are honoured to co-host.”

Cojocaru highlighted the federation’s commitment to youth development as well: “We are placing particular emphasis on nurturing talent in our U13, U15, U17, and U19 teams. It is critical that we raise the level of our young players to ensure a strong pipeline for the future.”

By the end of this new term, Cojocaru envisions significant progress for Romanian Volleyball on the global stage. “I hope to see us climb higher in the world rankings, for both the men’s and women’s teams. Our goal is to qualify both teams for the European Championship, and with the men already qualified, we are rather optimistic. Additionally, we aim to reach at least the quarterfinals of the 2026 European Championship. Achieving that would provide a major boost in points and increase our chances of competing in the 2027 World Championships.”

With experienced leadership in place and a clear strategic direction, the Romanian Volleyball Federation is poised for continued success in both domestic and international competitions.