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FIVB updates two key rules for World Ranking system
Junio 25, 2025.- 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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