Peruvian Volleyball Federation Explained

Peruvian Volleyball Federation
Native Name:Federación Peruana de Voleibol
Native Name Lang:es
Formation:1942
Type:National Federation
Headquarters:Lima
Location:Jesús María District
Membership:FIVB
CSV
PASO
ODEBO
Language:Spanish
Leader Title:President
Leader Name:Lic. Luis Linares[1]
Key People:Mr. Mam-Bok Park
Website:www.fpv.com.pe

The Peruvian Volleyball Federation (Spanish; Castilian: Federación Peruana de Voleibol, FPV) is the governing body of volleyball and beach volleyball in Peru. Formed February 24th, 1942, its headquarters are in the capital city of Lima. The FPV is a member of the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) and the South American Volleyball Confederation (CSV) and it is affiliated to the Instituto Peruano del Deporte IPD (Spanish for Peruvian Sports Institute) and the Peruvian Olympic Committee.

It organizes both the men's and women's Liga Nacional Superior de Voleibol (Spanish for Senior National Volleyball League), which are the top level's volleyball competition in Peru. It also organizes international cups which are registered at the FIVB such as the Copa Latina. The organization also administrates the Peru men's national volleyball team and the Peru women's national volleyball team.

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.ipd.gob.pe/index.php/Federaciones/federacion-deportiva-peruana-de-voleibol.html Federación Peruana de Voleibol registry at the Peruvian Sports Institute