The press conference held for the Swatch FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championship was attended by Tournament Organizer Dünya Baltacıoğlu, Alanya Mayor Hasan Sipahioğlu, FIVB Consultant Claudia Lassic, Tournament Press Director Neşet Kırcalıoğlu, and Turkey Beach Volleyball Representative Erkal Taş.
First, Dünya Baltacıoğlu took the floor and provided information regarding the tournament. Baltacıoğlu stated: “The Beach Volleyball Youth World Championship is being held in Alanya for the first time in Türkiye. This is an organization held once a year. The winner of the tournament receives the title of world champion and directly earns the right to participate in the World Tour. Our athletes, arriving from 25 different countries in the world, have begun their training camps. A very colorful organization awaits the people of Alanya and sports enthusiasts. We will have various gifts, raffles, and surprises during the tournaments. We invite all residents of Alanya to watch our matches. I also extend my thanks to Alanya Mayor Mr. Hasan Sipahioğlu. We could not have held this organization anywhere else,” he said.
Alanya Mayor Hasan Sipahioğlu stated that this tournament is being hosted not only by the Alanya Municipality, but by the entire public, the businesses, and all of Alanya. Adding that his only request from the people of Alanya is to fill the stands, he said he believes this to be experienced fullness will contribute to securing sponsors in future years. Additionally, Sipahioğlu thanked the FIVB, the Turkish Volleyball Federation, and everyone who contributed.
FIVB Supervisor Claudia Laciga stated that she congratulates Alanya Municipality for its courage, especially in these days dominated by the economic crisis, and added that she appreciates such excellent work being done in such a short time, expressing her belief that they will present a magnificent visual feast to the spectators.
The tournament will begin with qualifying matches on Wednesday, August 19, 2009, at 08:00, and will conclude with the award ceremony following the Women's Final on August 23, 2009, at 15:30. The tournament will be enlivened with continuous music broadcasts, surprise gifts, and raffles, and the artist Faruk K will take the stage to meet with his fans.