Brazilian Volleyball Confederation issues official statement regarding player Tifanny and upcoming matches
The Brazilian Volleyball Confederation, known as CBV, released an official statement on Friday night addressing the legal situation of player Tifanny Pereira de Abreu, who secured an injunction.
The judicial decision grants the athlete temporary eligibility to compete in the Supercopa Feminina 2026 in São Luís, as well as the upcoming Superliga Feminina 2026/2027 season.
Although the governing body could not appeal in time for the match against Dentil Praia Clube, officials confirmed plans to contest the ruling, according to information published by WEBVOLEI.
Court Decision Details and Temporary Injunction
The 44th Civil Court of Rio de Janeiro issued the ruling at 7:12 PM on Friday, granting in part a protective order requested by Tifanny Pereira de Abreu.
In strict compliance with the judicial order, the player received exceptional and provisional match authorization for the Supercopa Feminina 2026 tournament.
Sports Justice System and Ongoing Proceedings
The court noted that the matter remains under the jurisdiction of the Sports Justice System, where Writ of Guarantee No. 002/2026 is currently being processed.
Judicial authorities stated they will reevaluate the protective measure as soon as a definitive judgment from the sports court is officially reported.
CBV Appeal Plans for the Superliga
CBV announced that legal teams will present all applicable appeals and adopt necessary measures to successfully seek the reversal of the current judicial decision.
The sports organization emphasized that these legal steps focus primarily on regulating participation in the upcoming Superliga Feminina 2026/2027 championship.
Commitment to Respect and Anti-Discrimination
Concluding the official statement, CBV reaffirmed its core institutional commitment to the respect, dignity, and fair treatment of all participating athletes.
The entity also reiterated its strong institutional stance of repudiating any form of discriminatory manifestation within Brazilian volleyball.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did the CBV statement about Tifanny say?
The CBV official statement explained that a court injunction granted Tifanny Pereira de Abreu temporary eligibility to play in the Supercopa Feminina 2026 and the Superliga Feminina 2026/2027.
Will the CBV appeal the court decision?
Yes, the Brazilian Volleyball Confederation announced plans to present appropriate legal appeals and take necessary measures to reverse the decision for the Superliga.
Where did the legal decision originate?
The ruling was issued by the 44th Civil Court of Rio de Janeiro following a protective order requested by athlete Tifanny Pereira de Abreu.
