Bangalore, India, April 19, 2005 - The Indian men’s Volleyball team, who are preparing for a 2006 Men’s World Championship second round tournament (Asia Pool E) to be held in Chennai from June 24-26, will have a new coach from Brazil to help them in their endeavour, according to Indian media.

Chief Coach G E Sridharan told United News of India that ''Ivo De Olivera is expected to take charge within a week once the All India Volleyball Federation (AIVF) have completed all the formalities, including signing of contract.'' Olivera is expected to take over the reins from Hrislo Iliero of Bulgaria, who had been guiding the team for over two years.

Sridharan said ''there is nothing wrong in having a foreign coach. The appointment has come at the most appropriate time since the team is preparing for the World Championships, scheduled to be held in Chennai in June.''