FIVB president not seeking for another term

 LONDON, July 31 (Xinhua) -- Wei Jizhong, President of the International Volleyball Federation¹ (FIVB), has reaffirmed his determination not to seek re-election when his term ends in September.

"I made it clear that I would work for only one term when I took office four years ago, and now I keep my promise and I will not seek re-election," the 76-year-old told Xinhua on Tuesday.

FIVB presidential election is to take place in Anaheim, the United States, during the federation's general assembly in September, and there is news saying that Wei may continue his presidency².

"It's true that some colleagues and friends hope that will happen, but I would like to retire," said Wei.

The FIVB has announced three candidates for the new presidential election, namely, Doug Beal from the United States, an FIVB Board of Administration member and CEO of U.S. Volleyball Federation; Ary Graca from Brazil, FIVB executive vice-president; and Chris Schacht from Australia, president of the Australia Volleyball Federation.

"The new president will definitely be voted from these three candidates," said Wei. "This will be the first democratic election in the history of the FIVB."

The FIVB was founded in 1947. Before Wei, Frenchman Paul Libaud and Mexican Ruben Acosta were head of the organization.

1 federation   

n.同盟，联邦，联合，联盟，联合会

参考例句：

• It is a federation of 10 regional unions.它是由十个地方工会结合成的联合会。
• Mr.Putin was inaugurated as the President of the Russian Federation.普京正式就任俄罗斯联邦总统。

2 presidency   

n.总统(校长，总经理)的职位(任期)

参考例句：

• Roosevelt was elected four times to the presidency of the United States.罗斯福连续当选四届美国总统。
• Two candidates are emerging as contestants for the presidency.两位候选人最终成为总统职位竞争者。