Doha, Qatar, September 30, 2025: The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has announced that Qatar will host the 2029 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship.
Qatar’s bid to host the event received high praise at the FIVB Board of Administration meeting last Friday in Manila, the Philippines, and was officially approved.
It marks a historic milestone as it will be the first time in the tournament’s 70-year history that it will be held in the Middle East. It will bring together 32 national teams from around the world.
The decision reflects Qatar’s modern infrastructure, world-class sporting facilities, advanced transport networks, and its unwavering commitment to the development of sport in general and volleyball in particular.
HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, said: “Qatar’s hosting of the 2029 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship reaffirms our country’s prominent position on the global sporting map as a key and active partner in the Olympic Movement, and a preferred destination for international federations that trust in our organisational capabilities.
“Over the years, Qatar has proven its ability to successfully host major international championships, thanks to its world-class infrastructure, ideal environment that provides all the conditions for success, and the highly qualified national workforce with extensive experience in organising top-tier sporting events.”
Sheikh Joaan added: “This milestone represents another step towards fulfilling Qatar’s sporting vision. We continuously strive to expand our partnerships with various international stakeholders, further reinforcing Qatar’s position as a strong contender to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2036.
Qatar will host the 21st Asian Games in 2030.
HE Jassim bin Rashid Al-Buenain, QOC Secretary General, expressed pride in Qatar’s winning bid, saying: “We are confident that this edition of the Championship will be the best in the tournament’s history. Qatar’s victory in securing hosting rights once again affirms its global leadership in organising major sports events to the highest international standards.”