Albanian Volleyball Federation

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Albanian Volleyball Federation
Federata Shqiptare e Volejbollit
Federata Shqiptare e Volejbollit Logo.svg
Sport Volleyball
Jurisdiction Albania
AbbreviationFSHV
Founded1945 (1945)
Affiliation FIVB
Affiliation date1949 (1949)
Regional affiliation CEV
Affiliation date1949 (1949)
Headquarters Tirana
PresidentErlind Pëllumbi
SecretaryErvis Dosti, Secretary General
Men's coachJani Melka
Women's coachRoland Tarja
Official website
www.fshv.org.al
Flag of Albania.svg

The Albanian Volleyball Federation (FSHV) (Albanian : Federata Shqiptare e Volejbollit) is the head governing body for the sport of professional volleyball in Albania. It organises the first division, second division leagues and a cup competition.

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History

The Albanian Volleyball Federation was found on 2 September 1945. In September 1949, the FSHV became a full-fledged member of the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) and a member of the European Volleyball Confederation (CEV). [1] Since October 2000 he is a member of the Balkan Volleyball Association (BVA).

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References

  1. "CEV - National Federations". Archived from the original on 2017-06-06. Retrieved 2017-06-06.