Youth world titles, a four-nation EuroVolley and Paralympic-qualifying sitting volleyball — the sport's biggest month of the year is in full swing.
In their maiden appearance at the event, the USA Girls' U17 National Team swept every opponent it faced in Santiago, Chile — finishing 9-0 without dropping a single set across all 27 played, and closing out the final against Türkiye in straight sets.
Defending champions Italy return to defend the title they won at the inaugural 2024 edition.
EuroVolleyAzerbaijan, Czechia, Sweden and Turkey co-host the 34th edition of the continental championship for the fourth straight time.
Para SportThe men's gold-medal match in Hangzhou went the distance, with Kazakhstan claiming their World Championship berth.
Para SportThe women's final was won in straight sets as Italy retained the title they claimed in 2023.
Youth GameHead coach Heather Olmstead's squad recorded two wins over eventual silver medallists Türkiye en route to gold.
QualifiersThe event also serves as the opening qualification pathway toward the LA28 Paralympic Games.