Volleyball World and FIVB Extend Their Partnership with MIKASA, Celebrating Nearly Seven Decades of Volleyball Excellence

Volleyball World and International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) have extended their union with MIKASA CORPORATION (MIKASA) for eight more years, ensuring their partnership remains strong until 2032.

MIKASA has supported international volleyball since the Olympic Games Tokyo 1964 providing high-quality balls for international competitions. MIKASA, the FIVB and Volleyball World have long shared a passion and commitment to provide athletes with the very best equipment and growing volleyball globally.

With the extension of the agreement, MIKASA balls will continue to be the sole official ball used in international competitions organized by Volleyball World and FIVB.

MIKASA will also support the FIVB Volleyball Empowerment and Development Projects and cooperate in activities to spread the joy of volleyball and contribute to its growth all over the world.

The signing ceremony took place at the FIVB/Volleyball World Headquarters in the city of Lausanne in Switzerland, with L. Fernando Lima, Chairman of the Board of Volleyball World, Finn Taylor, CEO of Volleyball World, Fabio Azevedo, General Director of FIVB, and Yuji Saeki, President of MIKASA.

FIVB President Dr Ary S. Graça F° said, “MIKASA has been a loyal partner to the global volleyball family for many years and we are thrilled to be extending our relationship for another 8 years. MIKASA is invaluable to the FIVB, not only in its provision of equipment but also in its commitment to supporting development projects and activities of the FIVB across the world. I am looking forward to the continuation of this important relationship, that will help to ensure the sustained success of our sport for many years to come.”

MIKASA President, Mr. Yuji Saeki said, “MIKASA is extremely pleased to renew our partnership with FIVB and Volleyball World. We have enjoyed a long and cordial relationship with the FIVB and Volleyball World, and we look forward to supporting the development and success of volleyball all over the world by providing our products for people of all ages and backgrounds.”

Volleyball World CEO, Finn Taylor said, "Dedicated to supporting the global volleyball community, the partnership with MIKASA has made a significant impact on our sport worldwide, spanning from grassroots to the international stage. It brings me great pleasure to see this relationship continue, and I look forward to witnessing the continued development of volleyball.”