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Sitting Volleyball

A guide to sitting volleyball at the Invictus Games.

Fact title Fact data
Date of competition
Tuesday, 10 May
Location
HP Field House
  • Men and women compete
  • Three different categories compete on the same team
  • Each nation allowed a squad of 16 with 12 available for each match
  • Six players on the field at any given time
  • within two pools of competing nations
  • Top two countries from each pool progress to a championship round of semi-finals, bronze, and gold medal matches

Categories:

Each player has a points value based on their category. Amount of points allowed on court per team is 12 at any one time.

  • Maximum (1 point): Players with significant physical or functional impairment.
  • Moderate (2 points): Moderate physical or functional impairment.
  • Open (3 points): Non-permanent physical disabilities or illness.