U.S. Men’s Sitting Team Completes Four-Match Sweep of Japan
The U.S. Men’s Sitting Team completed its four-match exhibition series against Japan on Sunday with a pair of 3-0 sweeps at the AVC Dallas Girls 18s National Qualifier in Texas.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 12, 2025) – USA Volleyball is proud to host the 2025 ParaVolley Pan America (PVPA) Sitting Volleyball Zonal Championships, May 24-28, 2025, in Denver, Colorado. This premier event will run alongside the 2025 USA Volleyball Open National Championship, bringing high-level sitting volleyball competition to the Mile High City.
The Zonal Championships will feature both men’s and women’s divisions, with top teams from across Pan America vying for berths in the 2026 World ParaVolley World Championship. This is the third time the U.S. has hosted the event; it was previously held in Edmond, Oklahoma, in 2013 and in Denver in 2009.
“We’re pleased to hold the zonal championship in the United States,” USA Volleyball President and CEO John Speraw said. “This is an excellent opportunity to showcase sitting volleyball to the U.S. audience as we look ahead to both teams competing at LA2028.”
The U.S. Women’s Sitting National Team has won the gold medal at every Zonal Championship since its inception. This will be the first tournament since the team won its third straight Paralympic title, and it will be tough challenge. The U.S. and Zonal members Canada and Brazil are all ranked in the top three in the world (No. 1 Canada, No. 2 Brazil, No. 3 United States).
The U.S. Men’s Sitting National Team, coming off silver medals at the last zonal championship and the 2024 Dutch Tournament, looks to build on its momentum and compete for gold.
“I’m thrilled that USA Volleyball has agreed to host the 2025 ParaVolley Pan America Sitting Volleyball Zonal Championships,” said Joe Campbell, president, ParaVolley Pan America. “This event is of great significance to the Pan America Zone, as it will provide the top two teams in each gender the opportunity to secure a spot in the 2026 World Championships. Equally important, every participating team will earn valuable World Ranking Points, further enhancing their standing on the global stage. We look forward to an exciting and competitive tournament.”
The 2023 PVPA Zonal Championships in Edmonton, Canada, served as a qualifier for Paris 2024, with teams from across Pan America competing for a coveted Paralympic berth. The U.S. Women went on to capture its third consecutive Paralympic gold medal in 2024
Stay tuned for the full event schedule and a list of competing teams.
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