Volleyball at the Summer Paralympics


Paralympic volleyball was first competed at the Summer Paralympic Games in 1976. That first year, the traditional standing form of volleyball was contested. Sitting volleyball was later introduced as a full Paralympic event in 1980. The 2000 was the last time standing volleyball appeared on the Paralympic programme. The women's sitting volleyball event was also introduced in the 2004.

Medal summary

Men's

Sitting

Men's sitting volleyball medal winning for every Summer Games as follows:

Standing

Men's standing volleyball medal winning for every Summer Games as follows:

Women's

Sitting

Women's sitting volleyball medal winning for every Summer Games as follows:

Medals ranking

Both men's and women's sitting and standing volleyball medal results counted where applicable.

Nations

Nations that took part in volleyball.

Men

Both sitting and standing volleyball. Nations listed are their rankings during competition.

Women

Sitting volleyball competitions have only been contested by women since 2004 Summer Paralympics. Nations listed are their rankings during competition.

Multi-medalists

Volleyball players who have won at least two gold medals. Athletes in bold are athletes who are still active.
No.AthleteCountryYearsGamesGenderGoldSilverBronzeTotal
1Eliezer Kalina1976-19884M3104
1Hagai Zamir1976-19884M3104
3Hadi Rezaei1988-19963M3003
4Sabahudin Delalić2000-20165M2305
4Asim Medić2000-20165M2305
6Igal Pazi1976-1980, 19883M2103
6Johan Reekers1980-19924M2103