Volleyball Olympic Games Paris 2024

Jordanian Royalty and The Prime Minister of Italy Have Volleyball Fever on Day Six of the Olympic Games

South Paris Arena 1 was the backdrop for several magnificent moments once again

Published 07:34, 02 Aug 2024

As the sun rose over Paris on day six of the Olympic volleyball competition, the courts at South Paris Arena 1 were ready and raring once again. The arena saw international royalty, dignitaries, and sports enthusiasts, all coming together to witness the sporting spectacle unfold.

The day kicked off with a much-anticipated showdown between Türkiye’s women’s team and the Dominican Republic. Among the early arrivals was Osman Aşkın Bak, Türkiye’s Minister of Youth and Sports who saw his side channel the energy of the crowd to come from a set down to win the match.

Osman Aşkın Bak, Türkiye’s Minister of Youth and Sports watches on as his country’s women’s side claim victory

Later in the day, following their visit to the Eiffel Tower Stadium yesterday, where they had taken in some beach volleyball, IOC Executive Board Member and Jordan Olympic Committee President HRH Prince Feisal Al Hussein, Jordan Volleyball Federation President and Volleyball Foundation Board Member HRH Princess Ayah Al Feisal, HRH Princess Sara Bint Faisal, and HRH Princess Aisha Bint Faisal of Jordan brought their royal presence to the indoor volleyball arena. The Jordanian delegation caught up with the President of the FIVB, Dr Ary S. Graça F° during their visit.

President of the FIVB, Dr Ary S. Graça F° reunites with IOC Executive Board Member and Jordan Olympic Committee President HRH Prince Feisal Al Hussein, Jordan Volleyball Federation President and Volleyball Foundation Board Member HRH Princess Ayah Al Feisal

The afternoon brought more excitement as Andrew Parsons, President of the International Paralympic Committee, made his return to the volleyball venue. He witnessed Brazil’s women’s team claim victory over Japan in a match that had the crowd on the edge of their seats. Parsons was joined by IOC Member Bernard Rajzman.

Andrew Parsons, President of the International Paralympic Committee celebrates as Brazil’s women’s team took on Japan

IOC Member Bernard Rajzman catches up with President of the FIVB, Dr Ary S. Graça F°

To the delight of Italian fans around the South Paris Arena 1, the Prime Minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni, graced the stands and was seen cheering for Italy’s women’s team as they took on the Netherlands. In a match that showcased fantastic Olympic competition, Italy emerged victorious, much to the delight of their Prime Minister and fans.

President of the European Volleyball Confederation, Aleksandar Boričić, gifts the Prime Minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni, with a the official Olympic Games replica volleyball

Day six of the Olympic Games saw the worlds of sports, politics, and royalty brought together in the volleyball arena. Bring on day seven for more excitement in Paris!