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Mizuno partner with French Volleyball Federation

Mizuno is delighted to announce themselves as the Official Footwear Sponsor of the French Volleyball Federation in a one year partnership.

The exciting news means that the global sports brand will be providing the official competition and training footwear for the men’s and women’s national and junior teams. This equipment will include Mizuno’s new revolutionary, volleyball specific Wave Lightening and Tornado trainers, designed to provide superior stability and cushioning when jumping and landing.

During an exciting period in the international volleyball calendar, the next two years will not only see the eagerly anticipated men’s and women’s European Championships but more importantly the world’s best teams battling for qualification to the 2012 Olympic Games in London. And as President of the French Volleyball Federation, Serge Deloutre recognises the importance of joining with such an established name: “The Mizuno Volleyball brand is known and coveted worldwide and we are delighted to be in partnership with them.”

“There is no doubt that the 2012 Olympics marks a great opportunity for us and therefore it is important that our teams are given the best support both and off the court. With one of the top manufacturers of volleyball apparel and shoe technology on board, this relationship will no doubt enhance not only our reputation but our chances of being successful on the world stage.”

Well known for crafting revolutionary, high performance volleyball equipment, Mizuno remains committed to a number of long-standing sponsorships and continues to build an impressive portfolio within the sport. This family of esteemed volleyball properties include the USA Volleyball, Russian Volleyball Federation, Volleyball Canada and the Japanese Women’s Volleyball Association as well as 22 volleyball club teams across Europe.

“We are absolutely delighted to be teaming up with the French Volleyball Federation during what will no doubt be an exciting 2 years of international volleyball,” said the European Promotions Co-ordinator for Mizuno, John Hooper. “Volleyball is a rich part of Mizuno’s heritage that we are extremely proud of and we hope that the brand’s ongoing technical expertise and support of the French teams will give them every chance of Olympic qualification next year.”