British Volleyball needs a new long-term home for training and events. Preparations for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles need to start next year.
The British Volleyball Federation (BVF) considers London to be the preferred location.
The London Assembly is today calling on the Mayor to support and discuss the requirements of a permanent new training home in the capital with the BVF and IBB Polonia.
Hina Bokhari AM, who proposed the motion, said:
“With the Olympics in Paris having just passed and Paralympics currently still ongoing, many of us will have been thinking back to 2012 when we were celebrating the Olympics and Paralympics here in London.
“Back in the 2012, the volleyball competition took place in the Earl’s Court Exhibition Centre which no longer exists.
“With the British Volleyball Federation (BVF) looking for a new home we have called on the Mayor to work with UK Sport to provide support for British volleyball to find a new home in London, ensuring London continues to secure its reputation for the centre of UK sport and a rapidly growing sport as we look forward to the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.”
Andrew Boff AM, who seconded the motion, said:
“I am very pleased to have seconded this motion which draws attention to the importance of securing a permanent training and events home for British volleyball in London.
“This initiative not only aligns with our city's proud sporting heritage but also supports our athletes as they prepare for the 2028 Summer Olympics and Paralympics.
“By calling on the Mayor to engage with the British Volleyball Federation and IBB Polonia, we are championing the future of British volleyball and ensuring that London remains at the heart of our nation's sporting excellence."
The full text of the motion is:
This Assembly notes:
- That the British Volleyball Federation (BVF) are seeking a permanent training and events home for beach volleyball, volleyball (Olympic sports) and sitting volleyball (Paralympic sport).
- That the BVF considers the London area as being the preferred location.
- That such a training home is needed to start training next year to start preparations in anticipation of 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
- That the BVF are working with IBB Polonia, the oldest volleyball club in England to secure a long-term home for British Volleyball.
This Assembly calls on the Mayor to:
- To reach out to the BVF and IBB Polonia and discuss the requirements of a permanent training home for British volleyball.
- To work with UK Sport to provide support to the BVF and IBB Polonia and help them find a permanent training and events home for British volleyball in their preferred location of London.
The meeting can also be viewed via webcast or YouTube.
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Notes to editors
- The motion was agreed unanimously.
- Hina Bokhari AM, who proposed the motion, is available for interviews.
- As well as investigating issues that matter to Londoners, the London Assembly acts as a check and a balance on the Mayor
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