Mrs. Bouchra Hajij – President of the Confederation of Africa Volleyball (CAVB) has called on journalists on the continent to give equal attention to other sporting disciplines such as volleyball.
Addressing international journalists at the ongoing 2025 Africa Seniors Beach Volleyball Championship in Martil, Morocco,
“I know you give a lot of attention to football and most of your coverage is about football, but it’s time you us attention.
“Write and speak about the sport. Give us more space and time because we also need it,” urged the journalists.
Mrs. Hajij also announced that her outfit to partner the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) Africa on many areas.
She said the partnership would seek to promote the status of the sport on the continent, and enhance the capacity of the media.
It is also to implement the training, awareness, and professional development initiatives for sports journalists and communicators.
Furthermore, the agreement would ensure joint media coverage of events organized by the CAVB and/or the FRMVB, priority accreditation and logistical support for AIPS Africa members covering volleyball competitions.
Also included is the organization of seminars, workshops, and master classes on sports journalism and communication during competitions enhancement of content, press releases, interviews, and reports to be shared across the communication platforms of the three parties.
