The 2026 World ParaVolley Sitting Volleyball World Championships came to a spectacular conclusion in Hangzhou, China, after eight unforgettable days of world-class competition, emotional moments and outstanding displays of athletic excellence. Sixteen of the world’s best men’s teams gathered in Hangzhou with one goal in mind: becoming world champions. By...
Following the latest government advisory, competition has been suspended until further notice. The matches currently in progress (Matches 17, 18 and 19) will be completed. No further matches will be played until the suspension is lifted. The competition schedule will be updated on the competition website as soon as further...
The official competition website for the 2026 World ParaVolley Sitting Volleyball World Championships in Hangzhou, China is now live! Fans, athletes, teams, and media can now access everything they need throughout the tournament in one place, including: • 🏐 Match schedules and daily fixtures • 📊 Live scores and results...
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...
Another World ParaVolley Level 2 Coaching Course concluded in Canberra last week, bringing together a diverse and motivated group of coaches for an intensive week of learning and development. Organised by Volleyball Australia, the internal (not publicly advertised) course featured nine candidates representing three different nationalities, highlighting both the growing...
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...
The World ParaVolley member nations have voted in an Extraordinary General Assembly convened on 27 March 2026 to maintain the current suspension on the participation of Russia in relation to competitions organised, recognised, or sanctioned by World ParaVolley (and its Zones). The suspension will remain under review.
