We received the sad news that Frits Klein passed away last Friday 12.12.2025. Frits Klein was well-known in the national and international sitting volleyball community. In various roles, Frits championed sitting volleyball in the Netherlands and abroad, where he gained particular recognition as a sitting volleyball referee. In the summer...
World ParaVolley is deeply saddened by the recent passing of Peter Karreman, and extends its heartfelt condolences to Peter’s family and friends through this difficult time. Peter’s legacy and spirit, though, will most certainly continue to live on through the many lives that he touched. Peter was a passionate and...
Preparations are well underway in Hangzhou for the 2026 Sitting Volleyball World Championships for Men and Women, which run from 10 to 17 July – and with the completion of the World Cup, we can now confirm the 16 Men’s and Women’s teams that have secured a slot for the...
Call for Applications: 2025 World ParaVolley Grants Program We’re excited to announce the second year of our Grants Program, supporting individuals, teams, and organizations that are making a difference through sport. Building on the success of last year’s inaugural round, this year’s program will continue to invest in initiatives that promote participation,...
The International Volleyball Hall of Fame (IVHF) honoured its induction class of 2025, on October 18 in Holyoke, USA, the birthplace of volleyball. The class includes nine members across seven different areas of the sport who set the standard and made history en route to being honored with this prestigious...
(text and image from FIVB) Historic agreement aims to grow the sport globally and ensure it is accessible to all The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) and World ParaVolley (WPV) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote volleyball in all its forms and ensure it is more accessible...
(photo: FIVB) Thailand’s men’s and women’s sitting volleyball teams were featured at the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Championship as they participated in the Volleyball Experience last week, joining the celebrations as the Global Volleyball Movement came together in Bangkok. Read the full story on the FIVB website HERE.
UPDATE: As of 12 November 2025 The 2025 World Cup has been completed, and Ranking Points updated! All 2025 Zonal Sitting Volleyball Championships have now been completed! The ParaVolley Europe Championships drew to close on August 2, with three men’s and women’s teams earning 2026 World Championship berths. The men’s...
World ParaVolley is proud to announce the renewal of its global sponsorship agreement with Molten Corporation, a world-leading manufacturer of sports equipment and official ball supplier for World ParaVolley. This renewed partnership reaffirms both organizations’ shared commitment to the growth and development of ParaVolley worldwide. Molten has been a trusted partner...
In a pivotal stride towards strengthening the Federation worldwide, World ParaVolley recently convened a high-level strategic planning meeting that brought together key stakeholders, leadership, and expert advisors. The gathering aimed to align the organization’s priorities and craft a comprehensive roadmap for sustainable growth, development, promotion, and governance over the coming...
