When Hungary’s Sipos Éva Szabóné casually balanced herself in a headstand during Media Day at the 2026 World ParaVolley Sitting Volleyball World Championships, cameras quickly turned in her direction. It was not just because she could still do it. It was because she is 70 years old. Born on 21...
There was a time when a referee’s nomination could be viewed through the lens of gender rather than merit. Some women referees found themselves having to prove they belonged, overcoming the perception that they had been nominated simply because they were women. More than two decades later, that perception has...
The Hangzhou 2026 World ParaVolley Sitting Volleyball World Championships are shaping the road to the LA28 Paralympic Games, with the first direct qualification places secured alongside the pursuit of world titles. The World Championships have also brought together athletes, officials and leaders from across the Paralympic Movement to exchange ideas, strengthen...
The women’s tournament at the 2026 World ParaVolley Sitting Volleyball World Championships concluded with a fitting finale in Hangzhou, China, where eight days of exceptional competition celebrated the very best of the global game. After a week filled with dramatic rallies, breakthrough performances and inspiring teamwork, the United States were...
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...
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 inviting coaches from the volleyball and para sport community to complete a short survey that will help shape the future of support and education pathways for Sitting Volleyball and Beach ParaVolley worldwide. The survey aims to gather valuable feedback and insights into the global coaching landscape, along...
