The Extraordinary Assembly of the Lega Pallavolo Serie A, held today, Thursday, July 16, 2026, as part of the 2026 Volleyball Transfer Market in Bologna, elected Claudio Durigon by acclamation as the new President of the Lega Pallavolo Serie A. The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Labor and Social Policies thus succeeds Massimo Righi, who led the League as President from 2020 to 2026, and who will continue his career within the organization as Chairman of the Board of Directors.
The new President of the Lega Pallavolo Serie A was elected at the conclusion of the Extraordinary Assembly, held in Bologna, where the 2026 Volleyball Transfer Market was held, with three days of meetings and gatherings dedicated to Serie A clubs. The event will conclude today with the Presentation of the 2026/27 Season and Calendars, with the official launch of the 82nd Credem Banca Serie A championship.
Regarding other items on the agenda of the Extraordinary Assembly, Carlo Ghirardi (Consoli Sferc Brescia) was elected by acclamation as the new director of Serie A2 Credem Banca, replacing outgoing director Fabio Mechini. The preliminary budget for 2025/26 was reviewed and the budget for the 2026/27 season was unanimously approved.
The words of the new President of the Serie A Volleyball League, Claudio Durigon: “When I was asked to take on this role, my first reaction was almost one of disbelief. I thought: Are you kidding? I really wasn’t expecting it. Then, however, I started to think and realized that perhaps there is a common thread. Because even in my political experience, I have always sought to build relationships, bring people together, find solutions, and lend a hand. And over the years, I have had the pleasure of discussing issues relating to the growth of Italian volleyball with so many of you. It is with great pride, therefore, that I accept this role and, first and foremost, I would like to thank all of you for the trust you have placed in me. It is an honor for me to become part of an organization that represents one of the greatest excellences of Italian sport in the world. I will try to repay this trust by offering my institutional experience, the relationships I have built over the years, and, above all, my daily commitment. In recent months, I have had the opportunity to meet President Massimo Righi. For me, he will always be President.
