About the Volleyball Federation of Armenia
Since 1991, we have served as the national governing body for volleyball in Armenia — building domestic leagues, developing athletes, and representing the country across European and international competition.
Our Mission
To govern, promote, and develop the sport of volleyball throughout Armenia — providing structured competition pathways for all levels, building coaching and officiating capacity, and ensuring that Armenian athletes can compete and succeed on the European and world stage. The federation oversees extensive national indoor and beach volleyball team pathways across the country, runs youth volleyball programmes in schools, and supports schools with equipment where needed. We uphold the values of fair play, inclusion, and sporting excellence.
Our Vision
A volleyball-playing nation recognised across Europe for the quality of its competition, the depth of its youth pipeline, and the strength of its club culture. We aim to make volleyball accessible in every region of Armenia, creating a sport that is embedded in communities and producing athletes who represent the country with distinction.
Federation at a Glance
Key figures reflecting the scale and reach of Armenian volleyball
Our History
Significant milestones in the development of Armenian volleyball
Foundation
The Volleyball Federation of Armenia was established in 1991 as the official governing body for volleyball in Armenia, tasked with building a national competition structure from the ground up. In the same year, the federation became a full member of both the Confederation Européenne de Volleyball (CEV) and the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB), securing access to European and world competition calendars and technical development resources.
Youth Development Programme
A nationwide youth programme was launched, placing trained coaches in secondary schools across Yerevan, Gyumri, Vanadzor, and other regions to introduce volleyball at grassroots level.
National League Expansion
The Armenian Volleyball Championship grew significantly, welcoming new clubs from multiple cities and introducing a structured men's and women's premier league format.
International Results
The national teams increased participation in CEV European Championship qualifiers and the FIVB Small Countries Championships, raising Armenia's standing in international volleyball.
Beach Volleyball Initiative
A dedicated beach volleyball programme was launched, establishing facilities at Lake Sevan and other venues to develop a second Olympic discipline within the federation's remit.
Strategic Development Plan
A multi-year strategic plan was adopted, focusing on referee development, coaching certification, club infrastructure, and broadening participation across all age groups and regions.
EuroVolley U16 Men — Final Round in Yerevan
The Volleyball Federation of Armenia hosted the CEV European Championship Under-16 Men final round (#EuroVolleyU16M) in Yerevan — Europe’s top 16 teams in this age group. After long preparation, matches were held at the Gazprom-Armenia Sports Complex and the Armenian Slavonic University sports halls, marking a major milestone for Armenian volleyball on the continental stage.