Updates include changes to overlapping events rule and the definition of National Federation (NF) activity
The FIVB has updated two key components of its World Ranking system following consultation with the World Ranking Working Group and the Volleyball Council. The changes aim to enhance fairness, improve system flexibility and align with the organisation’s development objectives.
The first update revises the Overlapping Events Rule. Previously, when two World Ranking-eligible events overlapped and involved the same team, only the event with the higher Match Weight Factor (MWF) was counted, with the other excluded entirely.
Under the new rule, both events are now included in the ranking system. However, overlapping teams will only earn ranking points from the event with the higher MWF and the stronger position on the World Ranking event table. Matches involving those teams in the lower-weighted competition will not count for points. All other teams in both events will have their results recognised as usual.
The new approach enables greater inclusion of zonal and continental competitions within the ranking system, while maintaining competitive integrity.
The second update introduces a broader definition of National Federation (NF) activity. In the past, federations were penalised 50 points after two years of inactivity in World Ranking-eligible events.
Under the new rule, a federation is considered active if it takes part in any international, confederation or zonal event at senior or underage level, whether in volleyball or beach volleyball.
This new approach removes unnecessary penalties and reflects the full range of federation engagement.
Both updates are now in effect and form part of the FIVB’s ongoing efforts to strengthen competition structures and support the modernisation of the sport.
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