The Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) is the umbrella organization of all national volleyball organizations worldwide. It is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, and administers all aspects of volleyball sport globally. 157 countries are affiliated with the FIVB after seven national federations were added at the 2008 FIVB Congress in Rome.
In light of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, the FIVB suspended athletes from Russia and Belarus from competing at any Fédération Internationale de Volleyball events, and suspended all officials from these countries from officiating at any event sanctioned by the FIVB, as well as from attending or participating in any FIVB meetings, committees, and forums. In March 2023, the Russian Volleyball Federation sent a letter addressing the ISF and urging them to reverse the decision and allow Russian athletes to compete in ISF events. The RVF's statement included claims that the war was actually started by Ukraine and that 'Russia defends peace'. In May 2023, the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball reinstated Russian and Belarusian athletes, shortly after a Russian missile attack forced the cancellation of a volleyball event in Ukraine.
Indoor Volleyball
Beach Volleyball
Snow Volleyball
Youth Olympic Games
Continental and Regional
There are five continental confederations affiliated with the FIVB. These confederations are responsible for organizing continental championships, providing support for their member federations, and communicating their interests at the FIVB Board meetings.
Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB): An overview of FIVB, its headquarters, and the number of affiliated countries. https://www.fivb.com/
Russian and Belarusian athletes suspension: Information about the suspension of Russian and Belarusian athletes from FIVB events due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-ukraine-crisis-volleyball-idUSKBN2BA1IS
Continental Confederations: Details on the continental confederations affiliated with the FIVB. https://www.fivb.com/en/thefivb/structure
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