Sitting volleyball is one of the most popular team adaptive sports both worldwide and in Ukraine. You can see it at international veteran games as well as in local sports halls where teams from Kyiv, Odesa, and other cities train. For many veterans, this game is not just physical activity—it’s a way to recover and feel the spirit of teamwork again.

This sport doesn’t require expensive equipment: all you need is a net, a court, and a ball. Most of us remember volleyball from school, so starting to play is much easier—the rules are simple, and the “novelty” barrier is minimal.

Game Features:

• The court is smaller than in traditional volleyball (6×10 m), and the net is lower (1.15 m for men, 1.05 m for women);
• Blocking serves and attacks is allowed;
• Players’ torsos must remain in contact with the floor at all times, and movement is performed using the hands;
• Jumping is prohibited.

These rules create equal conditions for everyone, regardless of health or injury, while delivering genuine sporting excitement.

The smaller court speeds up the game, emphasizing quick reactions and thoughtful strategy. Watching matches is equally thrilling—the emotions, fast attacks, and teamwork create a unique atmosphere of drive and energy.

Abroad, sitting volleyball is part of the Paralympic Games program and draws full stands at competitions such as the Invictus Games, Warrior Games, and Air Force and Marine Corps Trials. In Ukraine, veterans actively develop the sport: creating clubs, training together, supporting comrades, and helping each other recover.

These initiatives restore a sense of strength, teach trust in the team, and allow participants to feel part of a community again.

This game builds endurance, teamwork, and allows everyone to demonstrate their abilities regardless of injuries. It’s no wonder it’s called a “favorite game” among adaptive sports: sitting volleyball delivers the joy of movement and confidence in one’s own abilities.

CBA Initiatives Center continues to promote adaptive sports in Ukraine, helping veterans regain strength, resilience, and community through games like this.