Volleyball Federation reacts to brawl in Ferizaj

The Kosovo Volleyball Federation reacted on Monday, a day after the brawl at the “Bill Clinton” sports hall in Ferizaj.

After the Federation Cup volleyball final between Ferizaj and Peja, several Peja volleyball players were involved in a brawl with some spectators.

The match broadcast on “YouTube” showed players from the Peja volleyball club running up into the stands of the “Bill Clinton” sports hall in Ferizaj. 

Several people who had been sitting in the central stand of the sports hall, where the Federation Cup final was held, were also seen running after the Peja players. 

“Volleyball is not known as a violent sport; on the contrary, it is known as a game that promotes cooperation, respect and fair competition. For this very reason, incidents of this kind, involving violence or tension, are unacceptable and run counter to the rules, spirit and values that this sport seeks to convey,” the Kosovo Volleyball Federation (FVK) said in its reaction.

The volleyball federation has called on institutions to take action against those involved in the brawl.
“In cooperation with all the relevant institutions and bodies, the FVK will take all necessary measures to ensure that all actors involved in such incidents are held accountable for their actions. This commitment reflects the FVK’s dedication to preserving the integrity and values of sport, while ensuring that unacceptable behavior is not tolerated. This firm stance aims to send a clear message that volleyball and sport in general must remain spaces of respect, fair play and passion, while rejecting any form of behavior that undermines these principles,” the statement said.

Ferizaj won the final 3:2 in sets, but the victory was overshadowed by what happened after the match ended.