Brazil arrived in Sarajevo as contenders and return to Hangzhou as defending champions, with the women’s sitting volleyball world title race becoming increasingly competitive in the four years between the two tournaments. The United States have emerged as the most successful team of the current cycle, China have returned to...
Iran have spent the past four years doing what Iran have done better than any other team in men’s sitting volleyball. Winning. Since claiming an eighth World Championship title in Sarajevo in 2022, they have won the World Cup and Paralympic gold, adding further chapters to a record unmatched in...
World ParaVolley is pleased to announce an open call for applications for the position of Technical Delegate (TD) for the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games. The Technical Delegate is one of the most important leadership roles in the delivery of Sitting Volleyball at the Paralympic Games, serving as the key...
The countdown is on to the 2026 World ParaVolley Sitting Volleyball World Championships, taking place in Hangzhou, China, from 10–17 July 2026. The world’s best sitting volleyball nations will come together for the sport’s premier global event, with 32 teams (16 men and 16 women) competing for world championship honours...
World ParaVolley welcomes the release of the official LA28 Paralympic Games competition schedule by event, providing the clearest picture yet of how Sitting Volleyball will be showcased at the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games. The Sitting Volleyball competitions will take place from 17–27 August 2028 at the iconic Long Beach...
The landmark dual Level 1 coaching course in the Solomon Islands successfully concluded, marking a historic milestone in the global development of ParaVolley. Delivered in Honiara through a strong partnership between the Solomon Islands National Institute of Sport, Solomon Islands National Paralympic Committee, Solomon Islands Volleyball Federation, and World ParaVolley,...
This section provides access to key World ParaVolley referee resources and official documents to support consistent, high-quality officiating across all competitions. These materials include guidelines, rules interpretations, protocols, and ethical standards designed to assist referees, officials, and stakeholders in maintaining excellence, integrity, and safety in ParaVolley worldwide. 1. 2026 WPV...
World ParaVolley is proud to announce the successful start of a landmark dual Level 1 coaching course in the Solomon Islands, combining both Sitting Volleyball and Beach ParaVolley (standing) for the very first time. Taking place in Honiara in partnership with the Solomon Islands National Paralympic Committee (SINPC), the course brings together 8...
World ParaVolley is pleased to confirm the official pools and competition format for both the Men’s and Women’s tournaments at the 2026 WPV Sitting Volleyball World Championships, taking place in Hangzhou, China, from 10–17 July 2026. A total of 16 teams per gender will compete in the world’s premier sitting volleyball event,...
At the first-ever ParaVolley Europe Convention “Activation Through Coaching” in Sarajevo, one of the key focuses was sharing practical knowledge that can help grow sitting volleyball across emerging and established nations alike. Among the expert presenters was Robin de Haan (Netherlands), an experienced sitting volleyball player, coach, and mentor who...
