and appoints officials including members of the Executive Committee. Executive Committee: Composed of Board members and each member is charged with important and specific responsibilities, assisted by Commissions, Committees and Councils. Legal Commission Finance Commission Communication Commission Rules of the Games and Refereeing Commission Technical and Coaching Commission Medical Commission Development Commission Beach Volleyball Commission Athletes Commission Sports Events Council Beach Volleyball World Tour Council World League Council World Grand Prix Council World Championships Council Judicial Bodies FIVB Disciplinary Panel FIVB Appeals Panel FIVB Ethics Panel FIVB Tribunal The FIVB also presides over five continental confederations: Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) in Asia and Oceania Confederación Sudamericana de Voleibol (CSV) in South America African Volleyball Confederation (CAVB) in Africa European Volleyball Confederation (CEV) in Europe North, Central America and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation (NORCECA) in North America Each continental confederation, by its turn, presides over a number of national federations located in its domain of action. FIVB Heroes "FIVB Heroes" is the official image campaign of the FIVB. The campaign aims to raise awareness of the players’ athletic achievements and to increase the worldwide interest in the sport. “FIVB Heroes” features 33 volleyball and 29 beach volleyball players from 19 countries, who were selected due to their outstanding performance. FIVB presidents Paul Libaud (1947–1984) Rubén Acosta Hernández (1984–2008) Wei Jizhong (2008–2012) Ary Graça (2012–Present) Sponsors See also Volleyball Hall of Fame List of international sport federations Notes References External links Official CEV – Confederation Europeenne de Volleyball website Official FIVB Heroes website Corruption scandal involving FIVB president Ary Graça Official Volleyball Rules 2021-2024 Volleyball organizations Organisations based in Lausanne IOC-recognised international federations International sports bodies based in Switzerland Sports organizations established in 1947 1947 establishments in France