Ana Moser

Ana Beatriz Moser (born 14 August 1968) is a Brazilian former volleyball player and three-time Olympian who played as an outside hitter. She helped make the Brazilian women's national volleyball team a dominant force in the 1990s. She participated in the 1999 FIVB World Cup, helping Brazil win the bronze medal and qualify for the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, and announced her retirement shortly after the Olympics. She also participated in the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul and the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, where Brazil finished in sixth and fourth place, respectively.

Personal life

After retirement, Moser was involved in various sports-related social projects. In 2022, it was announced she would become the Minister of Sports in the incoming government of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. In September 2023, she was dismissed by President Lula from her position to make room for the centrão.

Awards

Individual 1987 FIVB U20 World Championship – "Most Valuable Player" 1990 FIVB World Championship – "Best Spiker" 1990–91 Brazilian Superliga – "Best Spiker" 1991 South American Championship – "Most Valuable Player" 1991 South American Championship – "Best Spiker" 1992 Summer Olympics – "Best Server" 1994 FIVB Club World Championship – "Most Valuable Player" 1994 FIVB Club World Championship – "Best Server" 1995 FIVB World Grand Prix – "Best Server" 1995–96 Brazilian Superliga – "Best Scorer" 1996–97 Brazilian Superliga – "Best Scorer"