— Published on October 2, 2025

FIVB renews its confidence in the Philippines

Volleyball

North America in 2027, and the Philippines in 2029 ! The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) announced that the Asian country, which has just hosted the Men's Volleyball World Championship, will organize for the first time the women's edition in four yearsA trust that should ensure a lasting legacy on site.

« This is an opportunity to show once again the best of volleyball, but also the positive impact of our sport on society, welcomes FIVB president Fabio Azevedo. Volleyball is unique in its accessibility, inclusivity, and ability to unite people from all walks of life. Today, we take another step forward. ", he assures, towards the objective ofexpand the global volleyball fanbase to 1,6 billion people from here 2032.

« We learned a lot from hosting the Men's World Championship, and we'll probably do even better in 2029., says Ramon Suzara, president of the Asian Volleyball Confederation and vice-president of the FIVB. We are determined to maintain the momentum of the 2025 World Championship and to make it something sustainable for our athletes, our fans, and our nation. The 2025 Championship showed that the Philippines is ready to be a long-term destination for high-level volleyball. »