With just over a year to go, the competition format for Sitting Volleyball at the Lima 2027 Parapan American Games has been confirmed, and for the first time in Parapan American Games history, the women’s tournament will feature the same number of teams as the men’s.

Key details for the Sitting Volleyball competition at the Lima 2027 Parapan American Games have now been confirmed. The tournament will run from 25 to 29 August 2027 and will feature 12 national teams, six men’s and six women’s, competing for Parapan American medals.

A Historic Milestone for Equity in the Sport

The confirmation marks a landmark moment for Sitting Volleyball in the Americas. This will be the first time in Parapan American Games history that the women’s competition features the same number of participating teams as the men’s, a reflection of the sport’s sustained growth across the continent and a significant step forward for gender parity in Para sport.

Qualification Underway

The road to Lima 2027 is already in motion. Several national teams have already secured their places in the competition, with one final spot to be decided through a qualification tournament. Further details on that event will be announced by ParaVolley Pan America in the coming weeks.

About Lima 2027

The Lima 2027 Parapan American Games will take place from 20 to 29 August 2027, bringing together more than 2,200 Para athletes from over 30 countries across the Americas to compete in 18 Para sports at venues throughout Lima. Sitting Volleyball will once again stand as one of the region’s premier team sports, showcasing the continent’s top national programs on one of the biggest stages in Para sport.

World ParaVolley congratulates ParaVolley Pan America on this milestone and looks forward to the Road to Lima 2027, as teams across the Americas battle for their place among the twelve nations set to compete for gold.

Stay up to date with the latest news on qualified teams, the final qualification tournament, and exclusive coverage on the Road to Lima 2027 through ParaVolley Pan America’s official channels.