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Rubén Acosta (volleyball)

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Rubén Acosta
President of the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball
In office
1984–2008
Preceded byPaul Libaud
Succeeded byWei Jizhong
Personal details
Born
Rubén Acosta Hernández

(1934-04-04) 4 April 1934 (age 90)
Jerez de García Salinas, Mexico

Rubén Acosta Hernández (born 4 April 1934) is a Mexican sports administrator who was the president of the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) from 1984 to 2008.[1][2] In 1988, he was a recipient of the Silver Olympic Order.[3][4]

References

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  1. ^ "Controversial volleyball chief to step down". Inside the Games. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
  2. ^ "Volleyball chief Ruben Acosta steps down from IOC". CBC.ca. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
  3. ^ "Rubén Acosta". Olympedia. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
  4. ^ "Rubén Acosta Hernández Professional and Sports Curriculum Vitae". Yumpu. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
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Sporting positions
Preceded by President of the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball
1984–2008
Succeeded by