Kenya’s renowned volleyball coach, Catherine Mabwi Kirongo, has been appointed to the prestigious Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) Coaches Commission, marking a monumental achievement for both Kenyan volleyball and the African continent.
Mabwi’s appointment places her alongside volleyball legends like Giovanni Guidetti, Karch Kiraly, and José Roberto Guimarães.
As the sole African representative, her inclusion is a recognition of her exceptional contributions to the sport and her vast coaching expertise.
This significant achievement highlights Mabwi’s dedication to advancing volleyball coaching in Africa.
Her involvement in the elite commission will not only elevate the profile of African volleyball but also help shape the future of coaching standards worldwide.
The FIVB Coaches Commission comprises 12 distinguished members from across the globe, representing different volleyball confederations:
- Giovanni Guidetti (President) – Italy, CEV
- Shannon Winzer (Secretary) – Canada, NORCECA
- Catherine Mabwi (Member) – Kenya, CAVB
- Feng Kun (Member) – China, AVC
- José Roberto Guimarães (Member) – Brazil, CSV
- Karch Kiraly (Member) – USA, NORCECA
- Kare Mol (Member) – Norway, CEV
- Laurent Tillié (Member) – France, CEV
- Nikola Grbić (Member) – Serbia, CEV
- Stoytchev Radoslav (Member) – Bulgaria, CEV
- Adriana Bento (Expert) – Brazil, CSV
- Ferdinando De Giorgi (Expert) – Italy, CEV
