Bangkok, Thailand — The Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC), in partnership with Volleyball World, has officially awarded the China Volleyball Association the hosting rights for the 2026 AVC Beach Volleyball Continental Championships, scheduled to take place September 2–6, 2026, in Shangluo, China.
The tournament will serve as a key milestone on the Road to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, providing Asia’s top beach volleyball athletes with an important qualification pathway toward Olympic participation.
The selection of Shangluo follows a landmark 2025 season for Asian beach volleyball, which saw record participation and increased competitive activity across the continent. A total of 48 National Federations participated across 29 AVC and FIVB events, reflecting the rapid expansion and growing enthusiasm for the sport throughout Asia.
AVC President Ramon Suzara highlighted the significance of this growth and the importance of sustaining the momentum.
“The sheer volume of activity in 2025—with 48 of our National Federations participating across 29 AVC and FIVB events—proves that Asia is becoming the global epicenter for beach volleyball,” Suzara said. “Coming off the incredible success of the World Championships in Adelaide, Australia, awarding this crucial Olympic qualification tournament to China ensures we keep that incredible momentum going right into 2026.”
The AVC also extended its appreciation to Mr. Craig Carracher, Chairman of the AVC Beach Volleyball Committee, for his leadership throughout the bidding process and his contributions in selecting Shangluo as the host city.
As preparations begin, the Confederation expressed confidence that the 2026 AVC Beach Volleyball Continental Championships will deliver world-class competition while further strengthening the development of beach volleyball across the Asian continent.
The event is expected to attract the region’s leading athletes and serve as one of the most important tournaments in the Asian beach volleyball calendar as the journey toward LA 2028 continues.
