About the Volleyball Federation of Armenia
Our Mission
To develop and popularize volleyball in Armenia by organizing national championships in indoor, beach, and youth volleyball, as well as cup competitions, memorial tournaments, and other official events.
To ensure continuous participation of Armenia's national teams in European and international competitions in both indoor and beach volleyball.
To implement development programs for volleyball, organize coaching and refereeing education and certification seminars, and provide sports schools across the Republic with modern, high-quality equipment.
Our Vision
To ensure the continuous development and mass participation of volleyball in Armenia by organizing high-level national championships across all age groups.
To introduce modern technologies and approaches, and to regularly host European and international competitions in Armenia, contributing to the growth and recognition of volleyball in the country.
Our History
Significant milestones in the development of Armenian volleyball
International Recognition
In 1991, the Volleyball Federation of Armenia became an official member of the Confédération Européenne de Volleyball (CEV) and the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB), marking an important step toward integrating Armenian volleyball into the international sports community.
The Federation’s first President was Rayik Ghukasyan.
Beach Volleyball Championship
In July 2015, the Eastern European U18 Beach Volleyball Championship was held in Sevan, Armenia, highlighting the country’s growing role in hosting international volleyball events.
Snow Volleyball Events
In January 2020, the first men’s and women’s tournaments of the Eastern European Association of Snow Volleyball were held in Tsaghkadzor. In February 2020, Tsaghkadzor also hosted a stage of the Snow Volleyball EuroTour.
CEV U16 European Championship
The 2025 CEV U16 Volleyball European Championship was held in Yerevan, Armenia, from 23 July to 3 August 2025. The Volleyball Federation of Armenia organized the tournament with the support of the Confédération Européenne de Volleyball (CEV). Italy won the tournament for the third time. The top seven teams qualified for the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship in Qatar.
Karen Asmaryan, President of VFA
The 10th General and Elective Conference of the Volleyball Federation of Armenia was held on January 10, 2026, at the Grand Hotel in Yerevan. The congress was attended by 63 of 70 invited delegates, including representatives of the National Olympic Committee of Armenia, the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports, the Yerevan Municipality, as well as volleyball clubs, sports schools, and regional representatives. Karen Asmaryan was unanimously elected President of the Federation; Ashot Gasparyan was elected Vice President, and Smbat Gevorgyan was elected General Secretary.